AstraZeneca, one of 10 drugmakers that have drugs selected for the Medicare price negotiation program, has lost its suit challenging the program, while four more drugmaker lawsuits will be heard this week.

Aetna uses Change Healthcare as an intermediary for certain data exchanges, and many of its in-network providers use it to submit claims to Aetna, however, the insurer announced its systems have not been comprised.

Any prolonged disruption of the health care tech company's systems "will negatively impact many hospitals' ability to offer the full set of health-care services," wrote the American Hospital Association to HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra.

Two of the nation's largest pharmacy chains announced plans on Friday to begin selling mifepristone in states where abortion is legal, after receiving certification to dispense the pills following a FDA regulatory shift last year.

In a letter to House Ranking Member Richard Neal, over 20 companies and industry trade associations expressed support for the Automatic IRA Act of 2024, which will provide more access to retirement plans for small businesses.

The health care industry led the way in False Claims Act settlements with a record 543 cases related to hospitals, pharmacies, labs and physicians, including a $172 million Cigna settlement involving Medicare Advantage fraud.

Almost 4 in 10 at some point have been unable to afford rent, groceries or utilities because of medical bills.

Most physicians said they regularly feel burned out, and many (83%) believe artificial intelligence – to reduce administrative work and provide greater efficiency – could be the solution, according to an Athenahealth survey.