CVS Caremark is expanding its use of Surescripts’ Touchless Prior Authorization platform to accelerate approvals for select specialty medications. The prior authorization technology connects directly to patients’ EHRs to gather required clinical data and match it with prior authorization criteria,…
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King of Prussia, Pa.-based Universal Health Services is expecting to see a $35 million pre-tax earnings headwind in 2026 from the implementation of California’s emergency staffing regulations for freestanding psychiatric hospitals. The regulation is slated to take effect June 1.…
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden signed HB 1043 into law Feb. 25, a bill aimed at supporting rural healthcare recruitment. The measure appropriates funds to reimburse healthcare professionals who have complied with the requirements for rural recruitment assistance programs, according…
Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, Ohio, will close an ambulatory surgery center and sleep medicine services this spring as it implements cost-reduction strategies ahead of its planned acquisition by Columbus-based OhioHealth, a spokesperson for the hospital confirmed to Becker’s. The…
In this episode, Shawn Griffin, MD, President and CEO of URAC, discusses how voluntary accreditation is creating national guardrails for healthcare AI, helping organizations evaluate risk, strengthen oversight of developers and users, and build trust as innovation outpaces regulation. This…
In this episode, April Welker and Kym Davis, Dental Hygiene Coaches at Dental Care Alliance, discuss how structured hygiene coaching strengthens patient education, clinician engagement, and quality of care. They share how investing in culture, leadership, and professional development helps…
In this episode, Dr. Glen Rebman, Medical Director of Telepsychiatry at Lumina Care, discusses how telepsychiatry is expanding access to behavioral health services in post acute and long term care settings. He shares insights on workforce shortages, integration with primary…
The U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii denied AstraZeneca’s request to block a state law protecting 340B contract pharmacy arrangements. In its ruling, issued Feb. 23, the court found that Hawaii’s Act 29 is not preempted by federal…
The Health Resources and Services Administration has extended the comment period on its 340B rebate model proposal from 30 days to 60 days after the American Hospital Association and other organizations requested more time. The deadline for comments is now…
The Activ-L lumbar artificial disc is back on the U.S. market under Highridge Medical, and its first cases under the company were completed in February, Scott Blumenthal, MD, told Becker’s. Highridge announced plans in 2025 to introduce Activ-L after Aesculap, the…