health care costs

UnitedHealthcare and WakeMed Reach New Agreement Restoring In-Network Care

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Some UnitedHealthcare insurance policyholders can see WakeMed doctors after the two companies reached a three-year agreement, restoring in-network access for commercial plan members across hospitals, outpatient clinics, and specialty physicians following previous contract disputes and disruptions. WakeMed and UnitedHealthcare Reach Three-Year Commercial Agreement According to WakeMed, the new agreement took effect on Oct. 15, returning … Read more

LI Nursing Homes Face Poor Staffing and Low Fines, Report Reveals

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More than 95% of New York nursing homes fail to meet federal minimum staffing requirements, according to a report released Tuesday by the Manhattan-based nonprofit Long Term Care Community Coalition. The study examined state and federal oversight of eldercare facilities nationwide from 2022 to 2024 using data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, … Read more

Will Patients Pay More for Healthcare?

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WakeMed is seeking to merge with Atrium Health, a proposed cross-market combination that requires approval from county commissioners amid critics’ warnings of potential healthcare cost increases, according to local reports and healthcare research data. WakeMed Pursues Merger With Atrium Health WakeMed, operating as one of North Carolina’s smallest hospital systems, has initiated steps to combine … Read more

US Senate Confirms Mark Cruz to Lead Indian Health Service

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The U.S. Senate confirmed Mark Cruz, a citizen of the Klamath Tribes, as the director of the Indian Health Service (IHS) in a 51-47 vote on Friday. Cruz will lead the federal agency responsible for healthcare delivery to approximately 2.8 million Native American and Alaska Native patients, filling a leadership vacancy that has persisted since … Read more

How Surviving Leukemia Shaped a Duke Health CEO’s Approach to Care

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Dr. David Zaas has been appointed CEO of the Duke University Health System, where he plans to prioritize patient-centered digital access and workforce development. A former transplant physician and researcher within the system, Zaas intends to address national healthcare challenges—including provider shortages and declining public trust—by expanding rural residency programs and integrating ethical artificial intelligence … Read more

State Health Plan Increases Costs for Older Workers and Retirees

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The Shifting Landscape of State-Sponsored Healthcare: What Employees Need to Know The model for state-funded healthcare is undergoing a radical transformation. As public health plans across the nation grapple with billion-dollar deficits and rising medical inflation, the era of “set it and forget it” coverage is rapidly coming to an end. For hundreds of thousands … Read more

New Obesity Drug Leads to 85-Pound Weight Loss in Clinical Trial

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The landscape of obesity treatment is undergoing a seismic shift. For decades, the medical community relied on lifestyle interventions—diet and exercise—with limited pharmacological support. Today, we are entering the era of “triple-hormone” therapy, led by experimental breakthroughs from pharmaceutical giants like Eli Lilly. The Rise of Triple-Action Weight Loss Medications While current market leaders like … Read more

RFK Jr. fires leaders of group that sets guidelines for health screenings

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The New Era of Preventive Care: What Happens When Science Meets Politics? For decades, the blueprint for preventive healthcare in the United States has been guided by a relatively quiet, expert-driven process. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) acted as the gold standard, determining which screenings—from mammograms to colonoscopies—were scientifically proven to save lives … Read more

Could proposed WakeMed-Atrium deal become catalyst for broader hospital reform? :: WRAL.com

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The Battle Over Healthcare Access: Why “Certificate of Need” is the New Frontline For decades, a quiet regulatory framework known as Certificate-of-Need (CON) laws has dictated how healthcare expands in many states. On the surface, these laws are designed to prevent the over-saturation of medical services and keep costs from spiraling. However, a growing movement … Read more

Settled suit means cheaper EpiPens, millions for NC taxpayers :: WRAL.com

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North Carolina Secures $11 Million Settlement with EpiPen Manufacturer North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson and State Treasurer Brad Briner announced a settlement with EpiPen manufacturer Viatris (formerly Mylan) on Thursday, securing $11 million for the state. The agreement addresses allegations of anti-competitive practices that led to significant price increases for the life-saving allergy medication. … Read more

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