
World Hepatitis Day: Strategies for Screening, Treatment, and Prevention
Discover how World Hepatitis Day supports innovations in HBV/HCV screening, care, prevention, and payer-provider models to reach global elimination goals by 2030.
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Discover how World Hepatitis Day supports innovations in HBV/HCV screening, care, prevention, and payer-provider models to reach global elimination goals by 2030.
Learn what Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is, why it matters for healthcare equity, and what steps leaders can take to improve access.
Discover how Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month supports pediatric care. Learn how healthcare leaders can drive for better outcomes.
On July 1, the U.S. Senate passed a sweeping tax and spending bill with far-reaching consequences for the healthcare industry. With $930 billion in cuts targeting Medicaid and ACA programs, and 11.8 million coverage losses projected, payers and providers face potential disruptions to reimbursement, compliance, and value-based care operations.
Learn who sponsors UV Safety Month, why it exists, and how it connects to healthcare outcomes and insurance strategy.
In June 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new industry-wide initiative to streamline prior authorization processes. Led by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, the roundtable brought together executives from major payers to formalize a set of voluntary commitments aimed at improving access to care and reducing administrative burden.
The effort is intended to advance value-based care goals by promoting interoperability, increasing process transparency, and reducing avoidable delays that contribute to inefficiencies and unnecessary costs across the healthcare continuum.
On June 9, 2025, HHS removed all members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee (ACIP), citing the need to restore public trust and eliminate conflicts of interest. Learn what this change could mean for healthcare payers, providers, and immunization policy in the U.S.
Aphasia affects millions of Americans, yet it often goes unrecognized in healthcare settings. This article explores the causes and emotional impact of aphasia, highlights compassionate communication strategies, and outlines therapeutic interventions to support recovery and improve patient outcomes.
Federal agencies have amplified efforts to enforce healthcare price transparency, introducing stringent guidelines and escalating penalties to ensure compliance. These regulatory updates affect hospitals, insurers, and employers nationwide and demand immediate attention and action to remain compliant.