Hospitals
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UnitedHealthcare speeds up payments, slashes prior authorization for rural hospitals
The health insurance giant is using its Rural Payment Acceleration Pilot program to support more than 1,500 rural hospitals.
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Kennedy signals overhaul of US Preventive Services Task Force
During a heated testimony before the House Committee on Ways and Means, the HSS secretary criticized the task force for a “lackadaisical” approach over two decades.
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More than 80% of physicians use AI regularly
A survey from the American Medical Association found more than three‑quarters of physicians say AI improves their ability to care for patients, citing diagnostic accuracy and work efficiency as top benefits.
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Community health clinics receive 90% patient satisfaction rates, but face funding cliff
The results of a new survey from the National Association of Community Health Clinics contrast significantly with the popular view of US healthcare quality.
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Hospital group urges Congress to ‘act swiftly’ to rescue long-term acute care sector
The coalition provided a raft of reform policy principles created to guide Congress as it considers ways to better support America’s floundering long-term care hospitals.
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HHS agency signals drug rebate program redux with request for information
The RFI is the Trump administration’s next move to get its drug pricing rebate program back on track after hospital groups blocked it last year.
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CMS proposes financial incentives for hospitals to buy American supplies
The proposed rule change appears to be an acknowledgement that shifting supply chains to domestic manufacturers would significantly strain hospital operating margins.
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Medical staff seek clarity from CMS on violence prevention signage
As incidents in emergency departments rise, a letter from 10 national organizations calls for clarity to increase protections for ED staff while promoting safe care.