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Early results from a controversial pilot program testing the use of artificial intelligence to automate some prescriptio...
05/30/2026

Early results from a controversial pilot program testing the use of artificial intelligence to automate some prescriptions refills are in and being viewed as a promising test case for how AI may next be used in healthcare.

In January, the state of Utah launched the pilot with artificial intelligence platform Doctronic. The state allowed the company to use its AI chatbot to manage prescription renewals for 192 drugs used to treat chronic conditions such as diabetes, depression and high blood pressure. The 12-month pilot is being widely watched within the industry, and there have been questions raised about its safety, legality and the broader use of AI in healthcare.

In April, the Utah Medical Licensing Board called for the pilot to be suspended, saying it would put the state’s citizens at risk.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services notified Elevance Health it will not impose intermediate sanctions on the...
05/30/2026

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services notified Elevance Health it will not impose intermediate sanctions on the company.

The suit claims UnitedHealthcare allegedly received $100 million in fraudulent overpayments.
05/30/2026

The suit claims UnitedHealthcare allegedly received $100 million in fraudulent overpayments.

Boston Scientific Corp.’s $1.5 billion investment in MiRus LLC last week is the latest move by medtech vendors to captur...
05/29/2026

Boston Scientific Corp.’s $1.5 billion investment in MiRus LLC last week is the latest move by medtech vendors to capture hospital market share in the fast-growing cardiology segment.

The transcatheter aortic valve replacement market is hot due to the rise in heart valve disorders. Health systems across the U.S. are launching and expanding structural heart programs, in part to offer the procedure. Medtech companies, meanwhile, are developing next-generation devices and competing for market leadership.

Here is what to know about the market, the players and how they’re competing.

Modern Healthcare’s 2026 Construction and Design Survey shows rising demand for inpatient hospitals and stand-alone The ...
05/29/2026

Modern Healthcare’s 2026 Construction and Design Survey shows rising demand for inpatient hospitals and stand-alone The healthcare construction and design pipeline is holding steady — with a few exceptions.

Modern Healthcare’s 2026 Construction and Design Survey signals rising investments in standalone emergency departments and inpatient hospital projects.

Demand may be softening, however, for urgent care facilities and behavioral health buildings.

This year’s survey, conducted from Feb. 17 to April 17, drew responses from 43 architecture firms, 21 construction management firms, 20 general contracting firms and 13 development firms.

Here are five insights from the results

Highmark Health’s insurance division swung back to profitability in the first quarter.
05/29/2026

Highmark Health’s insurance division swung back to profitability in the first quarter.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services must recalculate Clover Health's Medicare Advantage star ratings.
05/29/2026

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services must recalculate Clover Health's Medicare Advantage star ratings.

Fees for Independent Dispute Resolutions under the No Surprises Act are dropping from $115 to $15 under a new regulation...
05/29/2026

Fees for Independent Dispute Resolutions under the No Surprises Act are dropping from $115 to $15 under a new regulation.

Teladoc Health will offer virtual urgent care, dermatology and nutrition services through Walmart's platform.
05/29/2026

Teladoc Health will offer virtual urgent care, dermatology and nutrition services through Walmart's platform.

Neil Lindsay will step down as senior vice president of Amazon Health Services.
05/28/2026

Neil Lindsay will step down as senior vice president of Amazon Health Services.

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