Lukas Hainz

A contentious federal pilot program designed to overhaul how safety-net hospitals are compensated for prescription drugs has been abruptly withdrawn by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) following a decisive legal challenge. The proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot, which was set to

After years of meteoric growth that redefined the landscape for innovative medical technology, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Breakthrough Devices Program has settled into a new, more predictable rhythm. This shift from rapid acceleration to a consistent, high-volume cadence signals

For millions of aging men, the diagnosis of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, or an enlarged prostate, presents an unwelcome crossroads between enduring disruptive urinary symptoms and accepting treatments with significant drawbacks. This condition affects an estimated 50% of men between 51 and 60, a

The intricate rhythm of day and night has governed life on Earth for eons, yet one French scientist’s daring descent into the planet’s depths revealed that a far more personal timepiece ticks within us all. In 1962, Michel Siffre embarked on a journey of self-experimentation that fundamentally

A strategic shift in healthcare delivery is gaining unprecedented momentum, with a record-breaking 14.3 million seniors now receiving care through Medicare's coordinated networks, marking a significant 4.4% increase from the previous year. This expansion is not merely about numbers; it represents a

The profound trust patients place in their healthcare providers to safeguard their most sensitive personal information was starkly undermined in a recent case that has sent a clear warning across the medical community. The UK's Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a formal reprimand

A groundbreaking analysis of commercial insurance claims has unveiled a dramatic shift in the American health landscape, revealing that chronic behavioral health conditions have now become the most prevalent health issues among a significant portion of the population. Surpassing well-known physical

The American healthcare system is confronting a profound and costly paradox where over a trillion dollars are spent annually on unnecessary services, even as millions of patients find themselves unable to access the appropriate care when they need it most. This phenomenon, often termed the

The intricate web of modern health care supply chains, with its deep tiers of contract manufacturers, distributors, and specialized logistics vendors, has paradoxically made the system more vulnerable to disruption. As global policy and geopolitical dynamics shift with increasing frequency, the

In a dramatic reversal of its previous strategic direction, Tenet Health has executed a multi-billion-dollar transaction to acquire the remaining stake in its revenue cycle management subsidiary, Conifer Health Solutions, from CommonSpirit Health. This decisive move solidifies Tenet’s commitment to