Despite the AI hype, the systems require consistent monitoring and staffing to put in place and maintain. The process can be complicated — and expensive.

The lawsuit consolidates 27 cases against MultiPlan and large insurers alleging the companies conspired to depress rates for out-of-network services.

The Affordable Care Act health insurance exchanges have more than twice as many enrollees as they did in 2020.

Providers, patients and even some federal judges say progress-based insurance denials harm patients at key moments of mental health treatment.

The  price negotiations are part of an ongoing Biden administration effort to reduce drug costs for the Medicare health program for seniors.

The four-day conference drew roughly 8,000 attendees and featured presentations from more than 500 private and public companies.

Survey respondents pointed to federal health program spending, price transparency regulation and drug price negotiations as among their top concerns.

A record number of individuals had their data stolen in 2024, but the healthcare industry may be more committed than ever to addressing the threat.

Check out who's buying and selling in this week's roundup of healthcare mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures.