Millions of Americans are struggling to access physical and behavioral healthcare, and providers across the country are overworked, understaffed and face significant economic pressure. Nonetheless, they are expected to innovate
The Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital this week, alleging the provider used restrictive payer contracts to block lower-cost plans. The agency claims the health system
UnitedHealthcare launched a generative AI companion on Thursday called Avery, which aims to improve care coordination for members. Avery can support members with a variety of issues like coverage and
Cancer drug research continues to bring patients targeted therapies for tumors that express specific genetic or biological signatures. This precision oncology approach means a clinician can tailor treatment to a
Most pharma companies want to ensure their drugs are effective for the greatest portion of the patient populations they are designed to treat. An important part of designing effective clinical
Hunter syndrome patients can manage the disorder with a drug that addresses disease symptoms throughout the body except the brain — a key limitation for treating this rare neurological disorder.
As a member of the Coalition Against Surprise Medical Billing, Katy Spangler helped push for the No Surprises Act in 2020. However, on Wednesday, she took the stage at the
Cell and gene therapies (CGTs) are built on living systems. From early research through commercial distribution, the integrity of those systems depends on the ability to preserve cells without compromising
In the past few years, payers and providers have been engaged in an arms race when it comes to deploying AI, with insurers using the technology to deny claims faster
H.R. 1, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, will enact significant changes to Medicaid in January 2027, including work requirements for certain enrollees to maintain eligibility. It’s estimated
