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How predictive analytics could improve SDOH screening
As healthcare organizations seek to improve health equity, predictive analytics using robust EHR data could help flag patients ...
Health AI industry left to self-regulate as feds change course
Even as Trump rescinded AI executive orders, health AI stakeholders continue to self-regulate, creating guidelines and frameworks...
New ML tool enables more equitable genomic research
A new machine learning tool could help reduce ancestral bias in genetic data, improving equity in genomic research and ...

Average monthly Medicare Part D premiums jump 24%
Medicare Part D premiums and deductibles rose significantly during a particularly disruptive annual enrollment period, eHealth ...
Medicaid cuts could spark $95B in state GDPs in 2026
Medicaid cuts could result in hundreds of thousands fewer healthcare jobs and billions in state and local tax revenue.
Optum RX targets cuts to prior authorization for some meds
The move to scrap reauthorization for 80 prescription drugs will ultimately eliminate 10% of prior authorization requirements.

Attitudes toward AI in healthcare improve, but concerns remain
New survey results show that physicians are increasingly using AI for clinical documentation, but many indicate concerns about ...
The Sequoia Project launches pharmacy interoperability group
The Sequoia Project has launched a workgroup to drive pharmacy interoperability, welcoming 40 healthcare organizations as members...
Lawmakers reintroduce MATCH IT Act for patient matching
The bipartisan Match IT Act of 2025 aims to establish patient matching standards to enhance patient safety and reduce healthcare ...

OCR begins reviewing proposed HIPAA Security Rule comments
Reading the thousands of comments on the proposed HIPAA Security Rule updates and reviving the HIPAA audit program are some of ...
OCR settles HIPAA risk analysis investigation
OCR announced a settlement with a healthcare business associate, citing HIPAA risk analysis deficiencies.
AHA, Health-ISAC warn hospitals of potential multi-city terror threat
The AHA and Health-ISAC alerted the healthcare sector to a social media post detailing plans for a multi-city terrorist attack on...