AHIP 2026: CAQH rebrands as DataSpring as it charts course for the future
LAS VEGAS—CAQH has rebranded as DataSpring, a name leaders say reflect the organizations push toward a more modern and innovative future.
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Bill Gates’ damaged reputation is about to get another Epstein test
Lawmakers will question the billionaire Microsoft founder and global health philanthropist about his ties to the late sex offender.
Read full article →House Appropriations Committee takes aim at CMS' WISeR pilot
A key legislative panel voted Tuesday to bar the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from spending funds on a controversial prior authorization pilot.
Read full article →PCMA unveils new policy platform aimed at drug affordability
The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association released a new policy platform, which includes six ways it says that federal policymakers can support lower drug costs.
Read full article →CalOptima Health approves $430M rate increase to keep safety-net providers afloat
The Orange County Medi-Cal plan said it would tap its reserves to support hospitals and specialists whose financial stability is threatened by Medicaid funding and eligibility changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Read full article →Hundreds of hospitals warned over price transparency failings, AP reports
At least 519 hospitals nationwide have received a warning notice or Corrective Action Plan request due to price transparency deficiencies since April, according to a "senior administration official" cited by the AP.
Read full article →Clinicians report AI use expands patient capacity, boosts efficiency: Philips survey
The Future Health Index 2026 drew insights from more than 2,000 healthcare professionals and more than 20,000 patients across 10 countries.
Read full article →Cleveland Clinic agrees to 'decades-long' halt on gender-affirming care for minors in DOJ settlement
A deal with the DOJ and the Ohio Attorney General's Office settles improper billing allegations and includes a $2 million commitment to pay for detransitioning services.
Read full article →From affordability to engagement, these are the topics to watch at AHIP 2026
Health insurance executives convene this week in Las Vegas at a time when the industry is facing significant pressure around cost, access and policy change.
Read full article →CVS launched an AI Learning Academy for its workforce. Here's why
Embracing AI requires a workforce that's ready for the revolution, and it's with that backdrop that CVS has rolled out its internal AI Learning Academy
Read full article →Accrediting bodies, more medical schools commit to RFK Jr.'s nutrition education pledge
Trump administration heads highlighted Monday additional voluntary commitments that will increase medical students' exposure to nutrition education. Seventy-three medical schools to date said they will have at least 40 hours of such material or a competency equivalent starting this fall.
Read full article →Senate HELP committee chairman seeks info on NYC Health + Hospital data breach
An unauthorized user accessed certain systems between late November and mid-February, the health system said in a March 24 notice.
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