California attorney general sues over 23andMe data breach
The attorney general said the civil penalties could add up to “multiple millions” if the suit is successful.
Massachusetts sues UnitedHealthcare for alleged Medicaid fraud
The state claims UnitedHealthcare inflated the sickness of seniors enrolled in MassHealth managed care plans to reap at least $100 million in improper payments.
Elevance again avoids Medicare Advantage sanctions, but threat remains
The CMS pushed back sanctions until July 1 after Elevance made progress on fixing faulty data submissions for its privatized Medicare plans. But the company still has more to do, regulators said.
How long does hospital credentialing take? The quiet cost of provider readiness delays
Patients can’t wait — but provider credentialing delays are getting longer.
Beyond the clinical note: why the next decade of EHR success is financial
Why EHR success is shifting from clinical notes to owning the “financial layer” of the practice.
Uninsurance rate holds flat in 2025: CDC
The percentage of Americans without insurance last year remained relatively flat compared to 2024. However, more people are likely to lose coverage in the years to come due to healthcare spending cuts from the “Big Beautiful Bill.”
‘A missed opportunity’: Payers lash out against surprise billing final rule
A highly anticipated rule finalized Thursday meaningfully improves how insurers and providers settle disputes over out-of-network bills. But payers say it doesn’t go far enough to curb alleged provider abuse.
CHAI releases AI governance guidance for health systems
The resources aim to offer a standard but flexible framework for health systems, regardless of their size or available resources, the industry group said.
Teladoc adds virtual care services to Walmart digital health platform
Customers using Walmart’s Better Care Services will be able to access Teladoc’s virtual care products, including urgent care, dermatology and nutrition support.
Amazon taps Amwell co-founder to lead health business
Dr. Roy Schoenberg, who founded the telehealth company Amwell with his brother two decades ago, will become the new head of Amazon’s healthcare unit on July 1.