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10/28/2025
Hannah Musick
Physician consolidation, driven largely by hospital systems, has led to higher Medicare spending and commercial prices, with limited evidence on improvements to care quality or access, according to a comprehensive GAO review.
Physician consolidation, driven largely by hospital systems, has led to higher Medicare spending and commercial prices, with limited evidence on improvements to care quality or access, according to a comprehensive GAO review.
Physician consolidation, driven...
10/28/2025
First Report Managed Care
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10/21/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A new RxUtility report reveals that billions in unused copay assistance are being lost each year due to systemic gaps in medication affordability technology—leaving patients to pay far more than they should.
A new RxUtility report reveals that billions in unused copay assistance are being lost each year due to systemic gaps in medication affordability technology—leaving patients to pay far more than they should.
A new RxUtility report reveals...
10/21/2025
First Report Managed Care
News
10/17/2025
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
A new bipartisan bill, known as The Medicare Advantage Prompt Pay Act, would force Medicare Advantage plans to pay providers faster, with penalties for noncompliance.
A new bipartisan bill, known as The Medicare Advantage Prompt Pay Act, would force Medicare Advantage plans to pay providers faster, with penalties for noncompliance.
A new bipartisan bill, known as...
10/17/2025
First Report Managed Care
News
10/14/2025
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
US health care spending could surge to $8.6 trillion by 2035, more than one-fifth of the nation’s projected gross domestic product, unless the industry undergoes a major transformation, according to a new PwC report.
US health care spending could surge to $8.6 trillion by 2035, more than one-fifth of the nation’s projected gross domestic product, unless the industry undergoes a major transformation, according to a new PwC report.
US health care spending could...
10/14/2025
First Report Managed Care
News
10/10/2025
Hannah Musick
Claim denials are rising as providers face increased errors, staffing shortages, and data quality challenges, with low adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) limiting their ability to streamline the claims process.
Claim denials are rising as providers face increased errors, staffing shortages, and data quality challenges, with low adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) limiting their ability to streamline the claims process.
Claim denials are rising as...
10/10/2025
First Report Managed Care
News
10/07/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
As the federal government shutdown drags on, health care leaders warn it’s creating a perfect storm for cyber threats by sidelining key federal cybersecurity support and enforcement.
As the federal government shutdown drags on, health care leaders warn it’s creating a perfect storm for cyber threats by sidelining key federal cybersecurity support and enforcement.
As the federal government...
10/07/2025
First Report Managed Care
News
09/25/2025
Hannah Musick
Physicians report worsening shortages and declining applicant quality, with 63% citing a lack of qualified candidates and nearly 60% expressing low confidence in resolving the issue within the next decade.
Physicians report worsening shortages and declining applicant quality, with 63% citing a lack of qualified candidates and nearly 60% expressing low confidence in resolving the issue within the next decade.
Physicians report worsening...
09/25/2025
First Report Managed Care
News
09/22/2025
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Epic’s entry into the artificial intelligence (AI) scribe market marks a pivotal moment in health care technology, signaling both validation of ambient documentation and intensifying competition among startups and tech giants, according to an...
Epic’s entry into the artificial intelligence (AI) scribe market marks a pivotal moment in health care technology, signaling both validation of ambient documentation and intensifying competition among startups and tech giants, according to an...
Epic’s entry into the artificial...
09/22/2025
First Report Managed Care
News
09/16/2025
Juliet Gallagher
Venture capital activity in the medical technology sector is showing both strength and selectivity midway through 2025. According to PitchBook, medical technology companies raised $4.1 billion in the second quarter, nearly matching the pace...
Venture capital activity in the medical technology sector is showing both strength and selectivity midway through 2025. According to PitchBook, medical technology companies raised $4.1 billion in the second quarter, nearly matching the pace...
Venture capital activity in the...
09/16/2025
First Report Managed Care
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09/11/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Wooster Community Hospital’s nurse-led electronic health record (EHR) optimization initiative shows how frontline engagement and smart governance can save time, reduce clicks, and boost satisfaction across the health system, according to a...
Wooster Community Hospital’s nurse-led electronic health record (EHR) optimization initiative shows how frontline engagement and smart governance can save time, reduce clicks, and boost satisfaction across the health system, according to a...
Wooster Community Hospital’s...
09/11/2025
First Report Managed Care