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Healthcare cost hikes in 2026 may be only slightly lower than 2025, WTW says

Healthcare cost hikes in 2026 may be only slightly lower than 2025, WTW says

The increase remains “significantly higher” than the 7.6% seen in 2024. Article By: Ginger Christ Blog Source From : https://www.healthcaredive.com/...

Most healthcare organizations face significant financial, operational impact from cyber threats

Most healthcare organizations face significant financial, operational impact from cyber threats

More than 70% reported moderate to severe financial effects from an incident in the past two years, while nearly 60%...

AHA urges tariff exceptions for certain PPE, medical devices

AHA urges tariff exceptions for certain PPE, medical devices

The American Hospital Association warned future tariffs arising from the Trump administration’s Section 232 investigation could disrupt access to an...

AI could transform healthcare. Can safety-net providers keep up?

AI could transform healthcare. Can safety-net providers keep up?

Implementing artificial intelligence requires significant human labor and technical expertise, threatening to create a digital divide between highly resourced health...

Medical lobbies urge Trump administration to exempt healthcare from H-1B changes

Medical lobbies urge Trump administration to exempt healthcare from H-1B changes

More than 50 medical groups have signed on to letters calling for healthcare workers to be exempt from new H-1B...

3 ideas for health systems to consider amid AI deployment

3 ideas for health systems to consider amid AI deployment

Providers should set clear goals on what they’re trying to achieve with AI tools and lean on project managers as...

States are ramping up AI regulation. How should healthcare respond?

States are ramping up AI regulation. How should healthcare respond?

Industry leaders should engage with state lawmakers on AI bills, given many legislators have limited experience with the technology or...

Optum Rx hikes payment floor on brand name drugs for independent pharmacies

Optum Rx hikes payment floor on brand name drugs for independent pharmacies

The move builds on the major PBM’s pivot to cost-based pricing for pharmacies announced earlier this year. Article By: Rebecca...

Foundation models are medtech’s newest trend. But what are they?

Foundation models are medtech’s newest trend. But what are they?

The AI models, which are built on massive datasets and can be adapted to multiple tasks, have become a part...

Health benefit cost increases expected to hit 15-year high, Mercer warns

Health benefit cost increases expected to hit 15-year high, Mercer warns

2026 will mark the fourth consecutive year of substantial health benefit cost growth, signaling “mounting pressure on employers’ healthcare budgets.”...