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06 Nov 2025
Ataccama automates data quality with agentic AI-fueled suite
The new version of the vendor's platform automates tasks previously performed by humans to substantially reduce the time it takes to ensure that data can be trusted.
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04 Nov 2025
At TechEd, SAP continues to lay down the AI data foundation
New tools to speed up agentic AI development, open SAP platforms and provide access to data products were also touted as helping companies get business value from their AI.
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04 Nov 2025
Microsoft opens Copilot agent building to office rank and file
The battle for desktop agent mindshare heats up. Microsoft is the latest to arm everyday office workers with tools to make their own, taking on OpenAI, Google and Salesforce.
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06 Nov 2025
Evaluating AI tools for healthcare cybersecurity in a saturated market
As AI-powered tools continue to flood the market, thorough risk assessments are crucial for ensuring that organizations choose the right products and partners.
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06 Nov 2025
Study: Auto-renewals in Medicaid prevented coverage losses
A new study finds an intervention to facilitate automated Medicaid renewals successful during the unwinding process, signaling a potential solution under Trump's new eligibility rules.
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06 Nov 2025
MMR vaccine hesitancy grows amidst confusing messaging
Although most adults still agree the MMR shot is safe and effective, survey data shows that confusing public health messaging is giving modest rise to vaccine hesitancy.
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05 Nov 2025
Government to broaden ‘narrow’ computing curriculum
Planned changes to the computer science curriculum announced following independent review recommendations
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05 Nov 2025
Survey: Most providers not ready for TEAM bundled payments
Despite new requirements coming in January, 77% of providers don't feel prepared for new TEAM bundled payments as they continue to suffer from data challenges.
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05 Nov 2025
ACA Marketplaces support care access for kids, parents
With enhanced premium tax credits at risk, families that rely on ACA Marketplace coverage could lose access to healthcare services.
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04 Nov 2025
KLAS: Cybersecurity must be a business imperative for healthcare
Viewing cybersecurity as a business imperative can help organizations secure stakeholder buy-in and enhance cyber resilience, researchers suggest.
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04 Nov 2025
Athenahealth unveils new 'AI-native' EHR capabilities
The company's AI-native clinical encounter aims to reduce clinician burden by automating documentation tasks and providing clinical decision support at the point of care.
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04 Nov 2025
Physician Fee Schedule final rule brings key changes for ACOs
The final rule for the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule includes major programmatic and quality reporting changes for the Medicare Shared Savings Program.
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04 Nov 2025
Physician Fee Schedule final rule brings key changes for ACOs
The final rule for the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule includes major programmatic and quality reporting changes for the Medicare Shared Savings Program.
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04 Nov 2025
The Security Interviews: Colin Mahony, CEO, Recorded Future
Recorded Future’s CEO talks threat intelligence, AI in cyber security and the ever-changing cyber threat landscape
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04 Nov 2025
C-suite zeroes in on patient experience. Here's why.
C-suite executives say better investment in digital and virtual care tools will promote a good patient experience and pay off with better clinical outcomes.
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03 Nov 2025
Hippocratic AI snags $126M, valuation soars to $3.5B
The company's AI agents perform numerous tasks, including appointment scheduling and patient outreach, underpinned by patient safety frameworks.
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03 Nov 2025
2026 Physician Fee Schedule extends some virtual care payments
The PFS final rule adds ADHD treatment to its digital mental health payment pathway and allows FQHCs to continue to bill for telehealth services until the end of 2026.
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03 Nov 2025
CMS finalizes CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
CMS finalized a modest bump in Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rates next year alongside new policies to promote the prevention of chronic diseases and restructure efficiency adjustments.
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03 Nov 2025
Healthgrades names top specialty care hospitals for 2026
As part of the top specialty hospital analysis, Healthgrades found that if every hospital had a 5-star performance, the U.S. could cut 230K avoidable deaths.
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31 Oct 2025
Top 10 metro areas for manufacturing biologics in 2026
Raleigh ranks as the top U.S. metro for biologics manufacturing investment in 2026, amid skilled labor shortages and shifting federal policies, a new report finds.
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31 Oct 2025
Cyber agencies co-sign Exchange Server security guide
US and allied cyber agencies team up to try to nudge users to pay more attention to securing Microsoft Exchange Server
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30 Oct 2025
CISA alerts healthcare sector to hospital management system vulnerabilities
Successful exploitation of two low-complexity vulnerabilities found in a Vertikal Systems hospital management information system could potentially expose sensitive data.
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30 Oct 2025
Insurers point to provider misuse of surprise billing arbitration
A new report from AHIP and BCBSA shows providers submitting high volumes of ineligible claims, as payers and providers continue to place blame for federal IDR hiccups.
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29 Oct 2025
SNAP benefits are lapsing. How can docs help hungry patients?
With SNAP benefits slated to end Nov. 1, providers can connect patients to other food sources and consider their own SDOH programming to support nutrition.
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29 Oct 2025
Scope of US state-level privacy laws expands rapidly in 2025
Nine state-level data protection laws have come into force in the US this year, and three more are slated for January 2026. Navigating this complex landscape is becoming a challenge
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29 Oct 2025
Survey: At-home monitoring devices popular, affordable
Most healthcare consumers want to use at-home medical devices for health monitoring, but data concerns and worries about AI safety are impeding adoption, survey results show.
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29 Oct 2025
Conduent data breach impacts millions
A business associate data breach has affected millions of individuals across several states, impacting beneficiaries of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana, Premera Blue Cross and more.
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29 Oct 2025
7 in 10 patients concerned AI will drive unfair claims denials
While patients worry about AI fairness, they recognize the potential the technology has to increase efficiency and potentially access to care.
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28 Oct 2025
New model defines capabilities of Health Data Utility orgs
The model aims to help stakeholders determine the value of Health Data Utility organizations that support and enhance state health data exchange across sectors.
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27 Oct 2025
Innovent, Lilly's mazdutide outdoes Novo's semaglutide in phase 3 trial
Innovent Biologics and Eli Lilly's dual GLP-1/glucagon agonist, mazdutide, beats Novo Nordisk's semaglutide in a phase 3 trial of adults with diabetes and obesity.
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27 Oct 2025
LockBit 5.0 expands targeting amid ransomware escalation
The LockBit RaaS operation is back in action, with technical features and expanded targeting, and is contributing to a steadily growing number of ransomware attacks
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27 Oct 2025
Cigna to drop prescription drug rebates for 2027 plan year
The payer said it will instead offer up-front discounts at the pharmacy counter to better reduce costs for patients.
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27 Oct 2025
Why FQHCs are key to boosting cervical cancer screening rates
Because FQHCs serve a sizeable proportion of folks with care gaps, they could be instrumental in boosting cervical cancer screening rates nationwide.
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27 Oct 2025
Do MA Star Ratings incentivize consistent quality performance?
Data shows MA plans move in and out of MA Star Ratings thresholds for lucrative bonus payments, suggesting a potential flaw in the rating system.
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24 Oct 2025
UK ramps up ransomware fightback with supply chain security guide
Multinational guidance, developed by the UK and Singapore, is designed to help organisations reinforce their supply chain against ransomware attacks
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23 Oct 2025
Family premiums for employer coverage jump 6% in 2025
Annual family premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance reached an average of nearly $27,000 in 2025, KFF's annual benchmark survey revealed.
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23 Oct 2025
OIG reveals Medicaid management, enrollment system security gaps
OIG conducted penetration tests on 10 state Medicaid management information and eligibility and enrollment systems, revealing security gaps.
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23 Oct 2025
Report: Bipartisan support for patent reform to lower drug prices
Four in five Americans support changing patent laws to lower drug costs, favoring patent reform over government price controls by 15 points, says a new I-MAK report.
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23 Oct 2025
NHS could save millions of hours a year using AI, pilot shows
A Microsoft Copilot AI trial in 90 NHS organisations found that a national roll-out could save up to 400,000 hours per month
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22 Oct 2025
R1 launches a revenue 'operating system' for end-to-end coverage
R1 announced the launch of the Phare Operating System, which utilizes AI agents to orchestrate automated revenue cycle management, spanning from patient access to denials management.
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21 Oct 2025
MA markets getting less crowded, but to minimal cost benefit
Medicare Advantage is getting more competitive, but less concentration has not yielded significant results for the Medicare program and its beneficiaries, according to a new study.
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21 Oct 2025
Report: Compounded GLP-1 drugs pose safety, quality risks
Compounded GLP-1 drugs pose safety and quality risks, a recent report says, adding to the growing calls for tougher regulatory enforcement.
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21 Oct 2025
Integris Health reaches $30M class action data breach settlement
Nearly 2.4 million individuals were impacted by a 2023 data breach at Integris Health, resulting in a $30 million settlement.
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21 Oct 2025
Government to launch AI sandbox scheme
The proposed AI Growth Lab aims to cut red tape and allow companies to test artificial intelligence products in a safe environment
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21 Oct 2025
AMA unveils Center for Digital Health and AI
The new center aims to create opportunities for physicians to shape the development and regulation of health AI and digital health tools.
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21 Oct 2025
AI-drafted patient portal messages save 7% on response times
Research revealed that using an AI-drafted patient portal message reduced the amount of time it takes for clinicians to respond, but other inefficiencies remain.
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21 Oct 2025
Risk-based contracts popular for digital health purchasing
Healthcare providers, payers and employers are increasingly entering into risk-based contracts for digital health solutions, though most agree there is room for improvement.
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20 Oct 2025
The Netherlands faces €12bn R&D investment gap as productivity stagnates
Dutch government unveils nine-point plan to meet European 3% GDP target after its competitiveness ranking plummeted
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20 Oct 2025
Which patients face barriers accessing GLP-1 prescriptions?
White patients were more likely to fill their GLP-1 prescriptions, outlining potential access barriers for Black and Hispanic patients that warrant study.
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17 Oct 2025
CVS Rx Report: 5 latest trends influencing community pharmacy
CVS Health's 2025 Rx Report highlights key community pharmacy trends, showing how patient needs, workforce pressures and sustainable care models are shaping care.
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16 Oct 2025
Pet insurers fuel AI take up in veterinary sector
Through tech startups, insurers are offering artificial intelligence-based veterinary services as part of pet insurance contracts
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16 Oct 2025
Epic's MyChart Central expands unified experience in new states
MyChart Central is now live at every health system in Louisiana, which Epic says is a big step toward streamlining the patient portal experience.
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16 Oct 2025
Commonwealth Fund: Medicare member experience varies by state
State-by-state disparities in Medicare experiences are largely driven by the fragmented nature of the U.S. healthcare industry.
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15 Oct 2025
Private payers also pay a lot more for HOPD vs ASC care
A new study finds private payers, similar to Medicare, pay significantly higher rates to HOPDs for common services, although a narrow network led to savings for one national payer.
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15 Oct 2025
72% of hacked healthcare orgs report patient care disruptions
Survey respondents reported longer patient stays and disruptions to care as a result of cyberattacks.
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15 Oct 2025
AstraZeneca joins Pfizer in most-favored nation pricing program
AstraZeneca joins Pfizer in the White House's most favored nation drug pricing program, expanding TrumpRx's reach but raising questions about real-world savings.
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15 Oct 2025
India’s biggest IT firm to create 5,000 UK jobs
Indian IT giant will increase its UK-based workforce by thousands over the next three years
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15 Oct 2025
AI will create a better world, says Oracle’s Ellison
Oracle ramped up its plans to lead in all things AI on the opening day of its renamed customer event, AI World, with founder Larry Ellison emphasising AI’s transformative potential
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14 Oct 2025
Teladoc Health launches AI to curb violence in hospitals
The virtual care company is integrating new AI features into its Clarity monitoring solution that analyzes audio and video cues to identify threatening behavior in hospitals.
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14 Oct 2025
SimonMed discloses 1.27M-record healthcare data breach
Radiology practice SimonMed disclosed a large healthcare data breach that was claimed by the Medusa ransomware group.
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14 Oct 2025
Why docs must lead patient education debunking Tylenol claims
As patients question claims about Tylenol and autism, their trust in institutions falters. Is it up to doctors to fill in patient education gaps?
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10 Oct 2025
GLP-1 drugs can interfere with FDG-PET-CT scans, study says
Taking GLP-1 receptor agonists can cause atypical tracer uptake patterns in the body that could be mistaken for inflammation or cancer in FDG-PET-CT scans.
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09 Oct 2025
Warlock ransomware may be linked to Chinese state
The operators of Warlock ransomware who exploited a set of SharePoint Server vulnerabilities earlier this year likely have some kind of link to the Chinese government, researchers claim
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09 Oct 2025
Amazon Pharmacy debuts drug-dispensing kiosks at One Medical
Amazon Pharmacy will install drug-dispensing kiosks at select One Medical offices in Los Angeles beginning in December, with plans to expand outside California in 2026.
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08 Oct 2025
Survey: Pharmacists overwhelmed by volume over value
Most pharmacists feel overwhelmed by competing job demands, which limit patient-centered care for those managing diabetes, a new CCS report finds.
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08 Oct 2025
How the UAE is using AI to transform healthcare
The UAE’s decision to appoint AI leaders in every ministry signals a shift - in healthcare, success is measured not only in cost savings, but in efficiency, sustainability, and better patient outcomes
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07 Oct 2025
Qualtrics buys Press Ganey for $6.75B, cites AI and patient data
Qualtrics and Press Ganey Forsta stated that the combination will help bring together their respective AI technology and patient experience insights.
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07 Oct 2025
Hospitals in disadvantaged areas lag in telehealth, HIE adoption
Hospital adoption of telehealth and HIE functionalities is lower in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas, indicating a need for new policy efforts, research shows.
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07 Oct 2025
Alert over Medusa ransomware attacks targeting Fortra MFT
Microsoft warns it is seeing potential mass exploitation of a Fortra GoAnywhere vulnerability by a threat actor linked to the Medusa ransomware-as-a-service operation.
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07 Oct 2025
In patient portal surge, Black patients wait longer for responses
Research uncovered disparities in patient portal messaging based on race, insurance coverage type and language preference.
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07 Oct 2025
The Security Interviews: David Bradbury, CSO, Okta
Okta’s chief security officer talks security by default and explains why he thinks time is running out for the shared responsibility model
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07 Oct 2025
IR35: Conservative Party pledge to reform off-payroll rules gets lacklustre response
Having overseen two sets of reforms to the IR35 rules while in power, plus an abortive attempt to repeal those same changes, the Conservative Party has pledged another reform of the off-payroll rules
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07 Oct 2025
AI halves clinical trial approval times
Use of artificial intelligence to flag up potential issues with clinical trial applications means assessors can approve new treatments faster
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06 Oct 2025
Is no patient education to blame for bad birthing experiences?
Most pregnant want more information about childbirth, but poor patient education is limiting their options for a good maternity care experience.
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03 Oct 2025
Report: Up to 60% of clinical trials don't survive their first year
Between 45% and 60% of new U.S. clinical trial sites shut down within one year, but trial volume and government funding can increase longevity, new research says.
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02 Oct 2025
With no subsidies, ACA Marketplace premiums to double
Should enhanced premium subsidies lapse in 2026, the typical Affordable Care Act marketplace enrollee can expect to pay more than double for their premiums.
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02 Oct 2025
How TrumpRx could affect PBMs, specialty pharmacies, biotech
TrumpRx's transparent cash pricing could disrupt PBM rebate models, specialty pharmacy contracts and biotech's commercialization approaches, depending on uptake, experts say.
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01 Oct 2025
US government shutdown stalls cyber intel sharing
A key US law covering cyber security intelligence sharing has expired without an extension or replacement amid a total shutdown of the federal government, putting global security collaboration at risk.
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01 Oct 2025
Study examines surgical price tags, finds massive markups
A new study shows significant hospital pricing markups, with the high-cost hospitals for elective surgical care also experiencing more adverse care outcomes.
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01 Oct 2025
Study: Children rely on Medicaid, but many face coverage gaps
The majority of U.S. children enroll in Medicaid or CHIP during childhood, but many won't stay covered for 18 years, indicating worsening coverage gaps under the Big Beautiful Bill.
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01 Oct 2025
Kyruus, Healthgrades partner on online provider reviews, profiles
Kyruus and Healthgrades will leverage each other's technology to ensure user access to online provider reviews and accurate provider profiles.
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01 Oct 2025
Health status of those affected by Medicaid work requirements
Those most likely to lose coverage under Medicaid work requirements balance multiple chronic illnesses and prescription drugs, study data shows.
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30 Sep 2025
CareCloud to acquire HFMA's MAP app for revenue cycle tracking
CareCloud's acquisition of HFMA's MAP App for revenue cycle tracking would infuse AI capabilities into the tool while extending its reach to hospitals, the organizations said.
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30 Sep 2025
Apple’s first iOS 26 security update fixes memory corruption flaw
Apple issues an update for its brand new iOS 26 mobile operating system, fixing a potentially dangerous vulnerability affecting iPhones, iPads and other Mac devices
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30 Sep 2025
ACA rule boosted medical interpreter access, health equity
An ACA mandate requiring medical interpreters for patients with limited English proficiency boosted access nearly threefold, improving health equity.
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30 Sep 2025
NHS App set to front-end online health service access
Additional functionality is being built into the NHS App to provide online appointments and access to healthcare professionals across England
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29 Sep 2025
Trump's 100% tariff on branded drug imports spares Big Pharma
Trump's 100% tariff on branded drug imports favors pharma giants building in America, leaving small companies without U.S. manufacturing sites or expansion plans vulnerable.
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29 Sep 2025
UK and US urge Cisco users to ditch end-of-life security appliances
An ongoing campaign of cyber attacks is targeting users of end-of-life Cisco security appliance kit
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26 Sep 2025
Hospital adoption of EHR-integrated predictive AI spikes
Hospital predictive AI adoption rose to 71% in 2024, with most using AI models developed by their EHR vendors for billing and patient risk identification, federal data reveals.
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26 Sep 2025
Nearly all Medicare Part D plans require prior auth for GLP-1s
A new study finds rising prior authorization requirements and out-of-pocket costs for GLP-1RAs covered by Medicare Part D plans.
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26 Sep 2025
Over half of India-based companies suffer security breaches
Business supply chains, which include Indian companies, are at risk of attack as more than half of suppliers were breached last year
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26 Sep 2025
Government to introduce mandatory digital ID
Prime minister Keir Starmer says the scheme, which will be compulsory by the end of this parliament, will help crack down on illegal workers, as well as provide benefits to citizens
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26 Sep 2025
Okta CEO: AI security and identity security are one and the same
At Oktane 2025 in Las Vegas, Okta CEO Todd McKinnon describes AI security and identity security as inseparable as he tees up a series of agentic security innovations
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25 Sep 2025
Healthcare providers to lose $32B if ACA tax credits expire
As enhanced premium tax credits for ACA marketplace health plans are set to expire, healthcare providers are slated to lose over $32B and incur $7.7B in uncompensated care costs.
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25 Sep 2025
Which SDOH do seniors want health plan benefits to address?
Aging in place, access to healthcare and economic insecurity are leading SDOH affecting senior health and wellbeing.
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25 Sep 2025
Netherlands establishes cyber resilience network to strengthen public-private digital defence
Network will connect organisations in a cyber crime defence initiative that goes way beyond information sharing
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24 Sep 2025
Oktane 2025: Okta takes aim at agentic AI governance gap
Identity specialist Okta is laying the groundwork for a number of incoming announcements designed to help its customers get to grips with the challenge of securing non-human, agentic identities.
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24 Sep 2025
Survey: 83% of patients trust their docs for health advice
Patients foremost trust their doctors for medical information but see digital health tools as a means to a more modern, streamlined experience.
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23 Sep 2025
RevSpring acquires Kyruus to fuse provider search functions
RevSpring said Kyruus' provider search, provider directory and appointment scheduling functions will complement its patient engagement and payments tools.
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23 Sep 2025
Claim denial rates aren't improving, but AI could help
Experian Health's latest "State of Claims" survey shows continued growth in claim denial rates as more providers face rates of 10% or more of claims, but growing enthusiasm for AI.
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23 Sep 2025
ACIP vaccine votes break with evidence-based policy
The CDC's advisory committee votes to scale back COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for seniors and limit MMRV in children under 4, breaking with decades of evidence-based policy.
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23 Sep 2025
Workflow fixes to improve preventive care visits for seniors
Two studies suggest that extending visit times and pre-ordering preventive screenings could improve preventive care visits for Medicare patients over age 65.
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22 Sep 2025
ATA launches new digital readiness benchmarking tool
The association's enhanced Digital Infrastructure Score and mapping tool will assess whether U.S. communities are able to adopt virtual care and digital health technologies and services.
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22 Sep 2025
KLAS ranks key end-to-end RCM outsourcing vendors
Healthcare organizations partnering with end-to-end RCM outsourcing vendors provided their take on performance across key metrics, including denials rate and cash collections.