November 6th, 2026CMS releases final 2027 outpatient payment plans: Questions and answersHospitals criticized the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for inadequate rates and significant changes to the 340B program.Read more
November 6th, 2026Banner Health CEO Amy Perry talks about the power of AIShe says AI is going to be transformative in research and patient engagement, as well as reducing stress on clinicians.Read more
November 6th, 2026Accountable care groups welcome final 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, but benchmark and sustainability questions remainPayment cuts are coming for physicians and advocates are calling on Congress for a solution.Read more
November 5th, 2026Election 2026: Democrats will aim to restore Medicaid fundingHours after the polls closed, party leaders began talking about working to reverse Medicaid cuts. Analysts see potential for restoration. Read more
November 5th, 20262027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule: reaction from accountable care, specialty and medical group leadersNine groups on what the final 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule could mean for health systemsRead more
November 5th, 2026Election 2026 Roundtable: Next Congress must deal with AI in healthcareOur panel says lawmakers face a learning curve, and they called for safety standards as AI is used more broadly in care delivery. Read more
November 4th, 2026CMS' final 2027 physician fee schedule cuts pay and reworks ACO incentivesHealth systems face a 2.31% conversion factor cut for most clinicians, while ACOs get a higher BASIC track sharing rate and the option to waive patient cost sharing.Read more
November 4th, 2026Banner Health CEO Amy Perry says headwinds demand new solutionsPerry spoke with Chief Healthcare Executive about Medicaid cuts, more Americans losing coverage, and the need to focus on keeping patients healthy.Read more