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National 17 health systems affected by Oracle Health data breach CMS proposes to slash 340B payments to hospitals CMS scraps ‘fast-track’ process for certain Medicaid waivers: 6 things to know CMS unveils 2027 outpatient payment plan: Questions and answers CMS takes aim at 340B, site-neural payments in OPPS proposal CVS, Omnicare reach $440M settlement... READ MORE

National 20 largest healthcare data breaches reported in 2026 so far 4 healthcare laws, rules taking effect July 1 26 states sue CMS over final Medicaid work requirements rule AHA comments on legislation adding reporting requirements for nonprofit hospitals American Hospital Association taps Steve Walsh as next CEO Clinicians’ compensation rose 4.3% across 2025:... READ MORE

National 1.4 million patients, 7 health systems caught in AI company data breach 4 hospital groups call for federal action as Eli Lilly strips 340B discounts AHA files amicus brief in case challenging HHS, CMS on provider taxes AMA overhauls maternity care billing codes for 2027 Amazon One Medical faces proposed class-action lawsuit over... READ MORE

National 7 CMS rules and policy updates to know in 2026 Agencies issue proposed rule codifying Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program AHA calls for improvements to FY 2027 payment updates for long-term care hospitals AI use is surging across HHS, jumping 148% at the FDA in 2025, Bipartisan Policy Center data finds Backed by... READ MORE

National 4 healthcare laws, rules taking effect July 1 AHA urges CMS to reconsider its LTCH payment schedule AHA recommends changes to CMS’ mandatory payment model for joint replacement procedures AMA issues policy urging exemptions in upcoming Medicaid work requirements AMA swears in new president Children’s hospitals ‘playing a long game’ as Medicaid cuts... READ MORE

NATIONAL 6 unique Rural Health Transformation fund proposals 5 Stark law cases disrupting physician compensation structures After nurses, PA groups sue over ‘professional degree’ loan rule: 7 things to know AHA comments on proposed payment updates to skilled nursing facilities for FY 2027 AHA lays out blueprint to improve affordability, care access and quality... READ MORE

NATIONAL AHA urges FTC, DOJ to exclude hospital mergers from premerger notification requirements Amazon names former Amwell CEO as head of health services Bill proposes counting hospital observation stays toward Medicare eligibility for skilled nursing care Dr. Oz taps new CMS chief of staff From California to Minnesota, rural hospitals push to keep their... READ MORE

NATIONAL After FDA commissioner departure, drug center head is out AHA Statement on House Health Subcommittee Hearing Examining Physician Fees, Payment Reforms AMA taps new COO from UnitedHealth Amid legal dispute, Leapfrog debuts ‘full transparency’ badges CMS finalizes ACA marketplace overhaul for 2027: 6 notes CMS pauses hospice, home health Medicare enrollments in fraud... READ MORE

NATIONAL 5 CMS updates shaping outpatient care in 2026 AHA letter to editor responds to op-ed claiming nonprofit hospitals do not meet community benefit obligations CMS pauses home health, hospice provider enrollment into Medicare CMS taps 30 healthcare organizations for prior authorization initiative FDA chief to depart after Trump signed off on ousting him... READ MORE

National 6 Joint Commission moves 6 ways hospitals are becoming safer: Leapfrog Agencies warn of agentic AI cybersecurity risks AHA, West Health team to help hospitals with digital transformation CMS launches clinical laboratory fee schedule reporting module for data collection DOJ launches West Coast Health Care Strike Force to target fraud in Arizona, Nevada,... READ MORE