12 health systems closing hospitals
(By: Alan Condon for Becker’s Hospital Review) A growing number of health systems across the U.S. are making the difficult
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Pharmaceutical costs expected to rise 3.35% in 2026: Vizient
(By: Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) Pharmaceutical prices are expected to rise by 3.35% in 2026, according to Vizient’s latest
Read MoreTariffs expected to raise imported drug costs: 4 notes
(By: Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) A trade deal between the U.S. and the European Union will impose a
Read More2026 Medicare Part D Bid Information
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released preliminary technical Medicare Part D bid information for the 2026
Read MoreMedicare Advantage in 2025: Enrollment Update and Key Trends
(By Nancy Ochieng, Meredith Freed, Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Anthony Damico, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jul
Read MoreHow health systems are preparing for a potential 340B overhaul
(By: Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) As federal scrutiny and legislative proposals continue around the 340B drug pricing program,
Read MoreThe Prompt and Fair Pay Act
The Prompt and Fair Pay Act (H.R. 4559) was introduced to Congress last week. This bipartisan legislation addresses concerns regarding
Read MoreHumana to cut prior auth requirements, introduce gold card program
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Humana is accelerating its efforts to reform the prior authorization process through a series
Read MoreIndividual Market Insurers Requesting Largest Premium Increases in More Than 5 Years
(By Jared Ortaliza, Matt McGough, Kaitlyn Vu, Shameek Rakshit, Imani Telesford, Lynne Cotter, Emma Wager, and Cynthia Cox for The
Read More$50B Rural Health ‘Slush Fund’ Faces Questions, Skepticism
(By Sarah Jane Tribble for KFF Health News) A last-minute scramble to add a $50 billion rural health program to
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