Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month: Difficulties in Diagnosis
July 3, 2025
Discover how Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month supports pediatric care. Learn how healthcare leaders can drive for better outcomes.
Senate-Passed “One Big Beautiful Bill” Proposes $930 Billion in Healthcare Cuts, Medicaid Changes
July 2, 2025
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.
UV Safety Month: Spreading Awareness
July 1, 2025
Learn who sponsors UV Safety Month, why it exists, and how it connects to healthcare outcomes and insurance strategy.
Voluntary Prior Authorization Reform Initiative
June 24, 2025
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.
HHS Reconstitutes CDC’s Vaccine Advisory Committee
June 10, 2025
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.
Breaking the Silence: Supporting Aphasia Awareness in Healthcare
June 5, 2025
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.
Enhanced Federal Initiatives Advance Healthcare Price Transparency
May 29, 2025
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.
FDA Approves Google Pixel Watch 3 for Pulse Detection
February 26, 2025
The FDA has approved Google’s Pixel Watch 3 for loss-of-pulse detection, marking a major step in wearable health tech.
Executive Order on Price Transparency Act
February 26, 2025
On February 25, 2025, the Trump administration announced an Executive Order focused on enhancing price transparency in healthcare, a critical step toward empowering patients with clear and actionable pricing information. This initiative is expected to foster competition among providers and payers, ultimately aiming to reduce healthcare costs and improve patient access to care.