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Kalamazoo residents submit signatures to put Healthcare Action Plan on November ballot
Kalamazoo residents submitted enough signatures to the Kalamazoo City Clerk Wednesday morning to put an initiative on the November ballot for a local healthcare
VA’s top healthcare official is stepping down
As VA's undersecretary for health, John Bartrum played a leading role in the resumed rollout of its new Electronic Health Record…
Bates lifts what matters in healthcare leadership
East Carolina University College of Nursing student Sandra Bates is driven by a passion for improving healthcare systems.
Haleon teams up with Microsoft in 5-year AI pact to upgrade consumer health operations
Consumer health giant Haleon has tapped Microsoft to incorporate AI across its operations, joining a growing wave of healthcare and life sciences heavyweights turning to Big Tech to execute enterpr | Consumer health giant Haleon has tapped Microsoft to incorporate AI across its operations, joining a growing wave of healthcare and life sciences heavyweights turning to Big Tech to execute enterprise-wide digital overhauls.
Anthropic debuts AI-driven pharma R&D tool, Claude Science
Anthropic launches Claude Science as big tech companies increasingly eye expansion in the wider healthcare and life sciences space.
Quakes strain Venezuela’s health system
LA GUAIRA, Venezuela -- Aid groups warned Tuesday that Venezuela's fragile healthcare system is being pushed to its limits nearly a week after two powerful earthquakes, with damaged and understaffed hospitals getting overwhelmed by the injured and infectious diseases flaring in the disaster zone.
Affordable Healthcare Emerges as a Voter Priority in Purple Nevada
The Trump administration’s cuts to Medicaid and SNAP may complicate Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo’s reelection chances.
Across north Minneapolis, neighbors help neighbors survive the opioid crisis
An overdose response network of healthcare providers, community coalitions, a fire station and neighbors equipped with naloxone saw opioid-related emergency room visits decline in north Minneapolis in recent years. An MPR News data analysis finds reasons for hope and concern.
NC’s first full budget since 2023 reflects transformed health policy landscape
North Carolina's first full budget since 2023 reflects Medicaid expansion, Healthy Opportunities Pilot funding, SNAP changes and new federal health policies.
85% of hospitals experienced ‘vendor disruption’ in last year, as most brace for cyberattack inevitability, report shows
An analysis from cybersecurity consultancy group Omega Systems reveals that most healthcare practices place too much trust in their third-party vendors to secure patient data, neglecting their own IT systems in the process.
Anthropic Launches Claude Science to Court Pharma Ahead of IPO
Anthropic unveiled Claude Science, an AI workbench designed to run — not just assist with — pharma research. The company is seeking to build out its customer base in the pharma sector as it deepens its healthcare push ahead of a widely anticipated IPO.
North Dakota opens wellness equipment funding opportunity for rural hospitals | Health and Human Services North Dakota
From fitness and recovery equipment to mindfulness tools and wellness spaces that help reduce burnout, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is investing in the health and well-being of rural healthcare workers through a new funding opportunity for rural hospitals.Applications are now open for the Hospital Wellness Equipment funding opportunity through the North Dakota Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), providing resources to help rural North Dakota hospitals create healthier workplaces and support the physical, mental and emotional well-being of their workforce.
Anthropic launches Claude Science
CNBC's Angelica Peebles to talk Anthropic's new healthcare offering.
South Fulton leaders hopeful new investment will address crucial healthcare gap on Atlanta's south side
For decades, residents and officials alike have raised the issue regarding limited access to hospitals and specialty care in South Fulton. Now, county leaders and health officials are earmarking funds to address the situation.
New health care system director appointed at Montana VA
The Department of Veteran Affairs appointed a new healthcare system director.Kimberly Adkins is responsible for 21 sites of care statewide including a medical c
Trump administration suspends funding for New York's Medicaid fraud unit over low performance
The funding suspension is part of the Republican administration's broader anti-fraud actions in the healthcare sector.
Anthropic Launches Claude Science AI Workbench for Scientific Research
June 30, 2026 — AI has the potential to dramatically accelerate the pace of scientific discovery and the development of healthcare interventions. Since launching efforts in the life sciences last fall, […]
Anthropic launches AI drug discovery program, joining tech giants in betting on healthcare
Anthropic will start an internal drug discovery program, part of a new push to sell artificial intelligence tools to drugmakers.
Anthropic launches AI drug discovery program, joining tech giants in betting on healthcare
Anthropic will start an internal drug discovery program, part of a new push to sell artificial intelligence tools to drugmakers.
Politics: High Cost Of Healthcare And The Political Fallout
Americans are grappling with a rising cost in healthcare. For the first time in five years, fewer than half of Americans can consistently afford healthcare. That’s according to the latest data from Gallup. The cost of healthcare in the US remains higher than any other large, wealthy country. According to a report from the Department of Health and Human Services, five million fewer people are enrolled in marketplace plans for 2026, compared to last year. That’s as average premium costs rose about 58%.With health care costs increasingly becoming a stress for Americans, voters are now making the issue a top priority at the ballot box. And it’s an issue that crosses party and geographic lines. According to new polling from The Century Foundation, 71% of Democrats, 66% of Republicans and 75% of rural voters agree that reigning in hospital costs should be a top priority for lawmakers. While new polling from Ipsos and Axios suggests that a majority of Americans say they’re more likely to vote for candidates in November who will lower their health costs.How will the issue of healthcare shape the midterms? And how are Americans grappling with the cost of their health?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
Politics: High Cost Of Healthcare And The Political Fallout
Americans are grappling with a rising cost in healthcare. For the first time in five years, fewer than half of Americans can consistently afford healthcare. That’s according to the latest data from Gallup. The cost of healthcare in the US remains higher than any other large, wealthy country. According to a report from the Department of Health and Human Services, five million fewer people are enrolled in marketplace plans for 2026, compared to last year. That’s as average premium costs rose about 58%.With health care costs increasingly becoming a stress for Americans, voters are now making the issue a top priority at the ballot box. And it’s an issue that crosses party and geographic lines. According to new polling from The Century Foundation, 71% of Democrats, 66% of Republicans and 75% of rural voters agree that reigning in hospital costs should be a top priority for lawmakers. While new polling from Ipsos and Axios suggests that a majority of Americans say they’re more likely to vote for candidates in November who will lower their health costs.How will the issue of healthcare shape the midterms? And how are Americans grappling with the cost of their health?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
NC Gov. Stein tabs Treasurer Briner, Health Secretary Sangvai to lead probe of rising health costs
North Carolina has some of the fastest-rising healthcare costs in the country. Now, Treasurer Brad Briner, who oversees the State Health Plan, and DHHS Secretary Dev Sangvai will try to fix them.
Protecting Access to Established Research-Backed Healthcare
Protecting Access to Established, Research-Backed Healthcare, Including Transgender Healthcare, Is a Shared Responsibility Across Providers, Advocates, and ...
Trump administration puts religious freedom at heart of US health policy
Critics say the new focus could reshape LGBTQ+ healthcare, abortion access and vaccine policy
Venezuela health system strained after earthquakes, WHO says
Venezuela's healthcare system is under significant strain, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, with some hospitals damaged and others missing staff after deadly twin earthquakes last week.
Venezuela Health System Strained After Earthquakes, WHO Says
By Emma Farge GENEVA, June 30 (Reuters) - Venezuela's healthcare system is under significant strain, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, with some hospitals damaged and others missing staff after deadly twin earthquakes last week. More than 1,700 people have been killed and 5,000 ...
Think Insurance Denials Only Hurt Patients? Why Business Owners Are Paying the Ultimate Price
A simple 9-week delay for a critical medication resulted in a $50,000 surgical nightmare. Here is how healthcare bureaucratic delays quietly destroy your company's bottom line.
NC’s new mental health bill is heavy on studies, light on solutions
The bill makes a few changes to NC's involuntary commitment laws, but it largely punts the biggest decisions until after a stack of studies due next year.
Encina Private Credit Provides $90MM First Out Tranche for Healthcare Business
Encina Private Credit (EPC) served as the administrative and collateral agent on a senior secured credit facility supporting a dividend recap and refinance
'Cruel, heartless': Critics raise health concerns with proposed immigrant detention facility
Critics warn that plans for a proposed immigration detention center in Salt Lake City may not be dead and are raising healthcare concerns if such a facility is built.
OPM offers incentives for healthcare and insurance employees to leave before Open Season
OPM is offering voluntary separation incentives to healthcare and insurance staff before considering "any involuntary actions."
LDI and American Healthcare
A news feature from the Pennsylvania Gazette reflects on LDI’s history and leaders, and how they are currently meeting the federal health policy moment.
How a Brain Messenger Protein Drives Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease
In mice, a brain protein called Arc helps spread toxic molecules from sick brain cells to healthy ones. If therapies could be designed to target the spread, they could be a powerful tool to stop disease progression.
TEFCA hits 1 billion as HHS invests $1.28M in network oversight
While marking TEFCA's milestone, ONC announces a new contract to enforce network compliance. Amid ongoing legal battles over alleged network misuses, Health Gorilla CEO Bob Watson emphasizes why federalizing governance is critical to trust.
Healthcare AI's next big leap: Removing friction from clinical workflows
Rather than just adding more applications, one CMIO says, organizations should focus on using automation and intelligence to eliminate unnecessary steps, reduce clinician burden and streamline care delivery.
Supreme Court rejects legal battle over New York's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers
The dispute arose after New York's Department of Health issued an emergency rule that required healthcare workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Expanding pharmacists’ authority is about healthcare
Alaska’s passage of House Bill 195 marks a practical and overdue step toward improving access to healthcare, especially in a state where geography alone can turn a minor illness into
FAIR Health Price-Informed Tools Support Healthcare Decisions Among Diverse Older Adults
/PRNewswire/ -- Price-informed shared decision-making tools developed by FAIR Health, a national, independent nonprofit, can facilitate meaningful healthcare...
63,000 Long Islanders will lose Essential Plan health coverage July 1. Here's what to do.
Healthcare experts warn that many people kicked off the program will not be able to afford insurance and will avoid seeking care.
Martin County residents keep pressing state officials for funding to reopen hospital
ECU Health has proposed converting Martin General into a Rural Emergency Hospital under a federal designation.
Help start the conversation on mental health
A new guide from the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center is helping healthcare providers start meaningful conversations about mental health during routine visits.
Now your pet can get world-class healthcare. Here’s how.
Doubtless CEO Dirk Beeckman reveals how modern products and services are transforming the pet-parent experience
Uneven access to radiology AI could deepen healthcare disparities
New Neiman research explores how Medicare's New Technology Add-On Payment has impacted use of an AI triage tool for pinpointing severe strokes.
Meaningful Outcomes Determine the Winners of the Health AI Race
Global investment in healthcare AI exceeded $18 billion in 2025, yet health systems still lack a shared understanding of the outcomes that investment should deliver. This paper argues that success in the health AI race will be determined not by technological sophistication but by which systems first identify and pursue the outcomes that matter most to patients, professionals and health systems. Without a shared language for defining and measuring what healthcare AI should deliver, systems risk optimizing for what is easiest to count rather than what matters most. This paper provides a framework for ensuring AI investment translates into real value for healthcare systems and the populations they serve.
Efzimfotase alfa demonstrated improvements in bone health in treatment-naïve pediatric patients with hypophosphatasia achieving median difference of 1.67 vs placebo in RGI-C Score at week 25 in MULBERRY Phase III trial
Positive results from the MULBERRY Phase III trial showed that efzimfotase alfa (ALXN1850), an investigational enzyme replacement therapy, demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in bone health in children (2 to
Catherine completes Three Peaks Challenge to 'explore life beyond' cancer diagnosis
The Princess of Wales did the endurance event to raise awareness about "holistic healthcare" for cancer patients.
Healthcare groups clash over proposed California billionaire tax
California voters in November are set to decide if the state's billionaires should face a new tax on their assets in order to fund healthcare programs.
Healthcare groups clash over proposed California billionaire tax
California voters in November are set to decide if the state's billionaires should face a new tax on their assets in order to fund healthcare programs.
Q&A: Why humanitarian aid is crucial to stopping the Ebola outbreak
Health officials say the Ebola response cannot succeed without addressing the humanitarian crisis.
Americans find common ground on healthcare
Americans agree that healthcare needs to be better, cheaper, and less complicated. Good ideas toward those goals are bubbling up around the country.
How AI is changing and challenging healthcare access
More people are consulting bots in place of physicians and therapists
How AI changing and challenging healthcare access
More people are consulting bots in place of physicians and therapists
3 million Americans have dropped Obamacare health coverage over past year, after Republicans let federal subsidies expire
KFF expects the total number of people in the government healthcare program to continue to decline throughout the year, potentially to a low of about 17.5 million from 19.2 million now.
A Clover Health Director Sold Over 67,000 Company Shares. Here's a Closer Look at the Transaction.
This healthcare technology firm, focused on Medicare Advantage plans, reported a notable insider sale amid muted stock performance.
Venezuela Quakes Push Fragile Health System to the Brink
Earthquake victims are overwhelming healthcare centers in Venezuela’s coastal state of La Guaira and beyond, pushing an already fragile health system past its limits.
A lack of funding, a glut of stigma: How Ohio LGBTQ+ health outcomes are impacted
Being able to access healthcare in general is a struggle for LGBTQ+ individuals, and with legislation in Ohio and elsewhere that banned gender-affirming care for minors, for example, a need for healthcare can often clash with the hesitation to seek help.
Healthcare AI Leaders Are Rapidly Trying To Outmaneuver Skyrocketing Memory And GPU Costs
Compute power has become one of the most crucial components of the healthcare delivery cycle.
Senators call for military healthcare program to cover autism therapy as a basic benefit
A letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth follows an NBC News investigation into the military healthcare program’s restrictions on applied behavioral therapy.
Is the No Surprises Act working? Government watchdog is uncertain
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said it needs more data to determine what savings the 2020 law is bringing to the U.S. healthcare system—but early data indicate it falls short of expectations.
Health system CEO fired without cause in wake of class-action lawsuit over unnecessary surgeries
Reese Jackson, the former president and CEO of Chesapeake Regional Healthcare was unceremoniously dismissed from his role on June 1. Jackson has been named as a defendant in a pending class-action lawsuit filed by 900 women.
$13 million in federal funding to be distributed across West Michigan clinics
More than $13 million in federal funding will be distributed across West Michigan hospital and clinic systems for research projects and healthcare infrastructure.
Essentia again ranks among Minnesota's best for quality care
Minnesota Community Measurement (MNCM) — a statewide resource providing timely, comparable information on healthcare quality, costs and equity — once again ranks Essentia Health as a quality leader in its annual Health Care Quality Report.
Black Health and Wellness Association holds event to provide healthcare options in North Omaha
Watch: The Black Health and Wellness Association hosted a community night to provide healthcare resources for North Omaha residents.
Moncks Corner woman, 35, charged after running business without retail license
A Berkely County woman was charged after South Carolina Department of Revenue officals found that she was with operating a business without a Retail LicenseFrid
Medical Debt Bills Advance, House Hears Behavioral Health Testimony
Several healthcare-related bills advanced in the Michigan Legislature during the week of June 22, including legislation addressing medical debt collections and behavioral health screenings.
Vivek K. Reddy, MD, MMM, Named Chief Health Informatics Officer for University of Utah Health
Vivek K. Reddy, MD, MMM, has been named Chief Health Informatics Officer for University of Utah Health.
Council Explores AI, Quality Improvement and Patient Safety to Advance Community Health
The MHA Council on Health Access and Community Impact held its final meeting of the program year June 4 to examine emerging opportunities and challenges shaping healthcare delivery and advancing community health.
In governor's race, voters face stark choice on immigrant healthcare
California’s next governor will face tough decisions on a highly controversial piece of healthcare policy: what to do about health coverage for the more than 1.4 million low-income residents without legal status.
Sweden: European Social Rights Committee calls for an end to Sweden’s two-tier healthcare system
Amnesty International welcomes a landmark decision by the European Committee of Social Rights finding that Sweden breached the right to health without discrimination.
Clinicians are making more money despite stagnant reimbursement. Guess how?
Compensation for healthcare providers rose some 4.3% in 2025. The sobering news is that the gain owes more to heavier daily workloads than to bigger per-patient billings.
California unions, hospitals strike deal — but billionaire tax heads to ballot
Two healthcare ballot measures are gone. One very contentious wealth tax isn't.
Controversial billionaire tax will appear on November ballot
Proponents of a controversial billionaire tax pledge to making sure it appears on the November ballot to backfill federal healthcare funds.
Behavioral Healthcare Close to Home: SRMC Services Available in Sandoval County
Sandoval County spans more than 3,000 square miles with a population of 160,000 residents. As one of New Mexico’s fastest growing counties, it’s crucial the people who live there have access to high quality healthcare, including behavioral health...
This autism therapy is covered by many insurers. Why does the military’s plan restrict it?
Logan Cabiao started applied behavior analysis therapy for autism when he was 2. Several years later, TRICARE, the military’s healthcare program, imposed major coverage restrictions.
Orange County Politics and Public Health Tangle in Sacramento
A debate over if supervisors should be on the board of CalOptima is opening broader questions on politics in healthcare.
5 states targeting Medicaid behavioral health enrollment amid fraud concerns
At least five states have taken steps in 2026 to restrict new Medicaid behavioral health provider enrollments as stakeholders seek to curb fraud, waste and abuse while strengthening oversight of high-risk services. The developments come as the Trump administration aims to crack down on healthcare fraud. On June 25, the Justice Department charged 455 people, […]
Major part of student-loan repayment overhaul is blocked in court
A federal court ruled that the Education Department's proposed borrowing caps for advanced healthcare programs cannot take effect on July 1.
CMS projects national health spending grew to $5.7 trillion in 2025
National health spending is projected to have reached $5.7 trillion in 2025, up 7.3% from 2024, according to an analysis by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services published yesterday by Health Affairs. It marks the third consecutive year of growth greater than 7%. CMS projects growth to continue in 2026 due to continued demand for high-cost retail prescription drugs, mostly from individuals with Medicare and private insurance.
Rush CEO to step down, take health equity mission to national stage
Dr. Omar Lateef said he is handing off a health system at the top of its game and expects healthcare leaders from around the nation will be clamoring to fill the role.
Gov. Scott vetoed the Legislature’s latest attempt to lower health insurance costs. What’s next?
Governor Phil Scott's veto of a health insurance bill sparks debate over lowering healthcare costs in Vermont. Discover the proposed alternatives and political tensions.
Health systems must shift AI use from automation to transformation
While healthcare investments in AI are two to three times that of other industries, most providers focus AI's power on tackling administrative tasks. But AI's true value is in transforming care, explain experts at the HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum.
Lane County Public Health to slash jobs as it weathers federal healthcare cuts
Lane County’s Public Health Department announced significant budget reductions as federal healthcare cuts approved by Congress in the so-called Big Beautiful Bill, or H.R.1, go into effect.
Three in five young gun violence survivors do not receive mental healthcare – this California bill can fix that
The Thrive Act will create a pilot program that offers mental health resources for shooting survivors and witnesses under 25
Ensuring health for Special Olympics athletes
University of Minnesota healthcare students across many disciplines are helping to provide health screenings for athletes competing in the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.
Germany's Merck to buy Bio-Techne for $11.3 billion
Merck KGaA has agreed to acquire biotech firm Bio-Techne for $11.3 billion, the German science and healthcare firm said in a statement on Thursday.
Germany's Merck to buy Bio-Techne for $73 per share
Merck KGaA has agreed to acquire biotech firm Bio-Techne Corp for $73 per share in cash, the German science and healthcare firm said in a statement on Thursday.
Chemours looks to settle federal PFAS case for $450 million. NC wasn’t at the table.
North Carolina is home to the only Chemours facility GenX facility, yet the state may have no claim to any of the PFAS penalty funds.
A lack of funding, a glut of stigma: How Ohio LGBTQ+ health outcomes are impacted
For the 1 in 10 Ohioans who identify as LGBTQ+, media representation and social acceptance may have improved, but stigma and discrimination still impact them in large aspects of their lives, including healthcare access.
CMS projection: 90% of Americans will still have health insurance in 2034—when healthcare spending reaches $9T
Legislative changes, demographic shifts and growing demand will combine to drive national health spending to almost $9 trillion by 2034.
The history behind the Marcus Alert System
Marcus-David Peters was a 24-year-old high school biology teacher at Essex High School when he died.
Assort Health scores $120M series C to scale voice AI agent platform for healthcare
Assort Health picked up $120 million in series C funding, hitting unicorn status, to fuel the company's work building out a voice AI agent platform for healthcare. | Assort Health has a large proprietary specialty dataset built on 190 million patient interactions, 62,000 care protocols and 1.6 million decision pathways.
In 3-game healthcare series, underdog large-language models sweep specialized AI powerhouses
Pitting three multipurpose LLMs against two healthcare-specific AI tools, researchers have discovered the consumer-level AI can beat its purpose-built counterparts in healthcare scenarios—and soundly, at that.
89 Middle Tennessee nonprofits awarded $2.1M in grants by HCA Healthcare Foundation
A $2.1 million round of grants is headed to dozens of nonprofit organizations across Middle Tennessee.
Binghamton University creates an open-source healthcare simulation repository
Staff from Binghamton University’s Information Technology Services and Decker College of Nursing and Health Services recently collaborated to create the SUNY Share Simulation and IPE Activity Repository.
Healthcare Providers Look Beyond Price To Deliver Better Value
A new approach to procurement promises to not just produce much-needed cost savings but also improve outcomes for patients.
Physicians East rolls out new electronic health record system, warns of possible delays
Physicians East is asking patients for patience as the healthcare provider transitions to a new electronic health record system.In a message to patients, Physic
Las Vegas woman accused of running illegal multi-million-dollar healthcare scheme in Pearland, prosecutors say
Marizel Yukee is accused of providing medically unnecessary allografts to patients while receiving kickbacks, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Her case is one prosecutors are citing as part of a national crackdown on health care fraud.
Mercy Helps Position St. Louis as Global Gateway for Healthcare Innovation
Mercy continues to bring innovative thought leadership to the communities it serves and beyond. Dr. Damon Broyles, Mercy vice president of clinical innovation, informatics and precision medicine, recently shared insights and helped attract new companies to St. Louis’ nationally recognized healthcare industry as part of BioSTL.
Louisville pediatrician, nurse also federally charged in 'healthcare fraud takedown'
More Louisville health professionals have been criminally charged as a part of a federal healthcare fraud crackdown.