In a healthcare landscape increasingly defined by rising costs and funding uncertainties, a significant policy shift by CareOregon, a Portland, Oregon-based nonprofit managed care organization, has sparked attention and concern among its members and industry observers. This nonprofit, the largest
In the heart of Massachusetts, the city of Chicopee finds itself grappling with a challenge that resonates across the nation: the relentless rise in health insurance costs, which burden both municipal budgets and residents. During a recent special City Council meeting held in a crowded City Hall
The European Union has taken a bold step forward in regulating the rapidly evolving field of digital health, a move that could reshape the landscape for app developers, AI innovators, and healthcare providers across the region. With an explosion of health apps, wearables, and artificial
In a landmark effort to transform the landscape of healthcare data management, the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has launched an innovative federal Health Technology Ecosystem, as announced by President Donald Trump at the White House. This bold initiative seeks to overhaul
The escalating expense of specialty drugs, critical for treating complex conditions such as cancer and rare diseases, has emerged as a pressing issue for employers and health plans across the healthcare landscape, demanding urgent and innovative solutions. With these medications accounting for a
As the home- and community-based services (HCBS) industry faces the ongoing challenges of shrinking profit margins and heightened regulatory demands, a paradigm shift is occurring in how providers approach compliance. No longer is compliance viewed merely as a box-ticking exercise; instead, it is
