Same Knee Surgery, Twice the Price: Hospital Monopolies Push Up Healthcare Costs
A federal disclosure rule is offering new insight on the effect of healthcare monopolies on pricing, following a wave of U.S. mergers.
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Many States Cover Doula Care, but Access to a ‘Birthing Bestie’ Is Often Out of Reach
Virginia Medicaid started covering doula care four years ago. But logistical and administrative challenges leave many expectant parents without the support of a doula.
HealthSnap Secures $25M to Scale AI-Augmented Virtual Care
What You Should Know Virtual care management leader HealthSnap secured a $25M senior secured growth financing facility led by Eastward Capital Partners, LLC. Specialty investment bank Ziegler served as HealthSnap’s…
The Cost of Healthcare for Retirees in America Hit $185,500 for a Person Retiring in 2026 – Welcome to Fidelity Investment’s 25th Annual Report
A 65-year-old retiring in 2026 can expect to spend an average of $185,500 on health care and medical expenses throughout retirement, we learn in Fidelity Investment’s 25th Annual Retiree Health…
Journalists Cover Cyclospora and Measles Outbreaks, and Changing Health Policies
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.
Three Essential Principles for Evaluating Healthcare AI Vendors
Healthcare organizations are confronting an overwhelming number of AI vendors lately. Most products appear similar in presentations and slide decks, making it difficult for buyers to differentiate between product A…
Budget Battle Erupts in Nation’s Capital Over Opioid Settlement Money
Washington, D.C.’s 2027 fiscal-year blueprint reflects a debate playing out around the U.S.: whether opioid settlement money should be used to free up taxpayer dollars by paying for existing responsibilities…
Watch: Why Abortions Are on the Rise Since ‘Roe’ Was Overturned
The way people undergo abortions has changed. This video details five things to know.
Controlling AI Hallucinations: Building Evidence- First Trust in Medical Information and Medical Writing Workflows
Trust Is the Real Question Can AI outputs be trusted? This is one of the most important questions healthcare professionals ask about generative AI. This question is especially important in…
PwC and Zyter Collaborate to Deploy AI Execution Platform for Healthcare Payers and Providers
What You Should Know Professional services firm PwC and digital health company Zyter announced a strategic collaboration targeting Total Cost of Care (TCOC) management for healthcare payers and providers. The…