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FTC: PBMs may ‘urgently’ require ‘potential regulation’

Fierce Healthcare

. | The FTC turned its attention toward pharmacy benefit managers in a new report detailing the consequences of consolidation and vertical integration, warning legal action and regulation could follow.

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As AI adoption in healthcare grows, Senate lawmakers weigh regulation, payment approaches

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As the use of artificial intelligence technology in healthcare grows, federal lawmakers are weighing how to protect patients without hindering innovation and many in Congress are pushing for strong | As the use of artificial intelligence technology in healthcare grows, federal lawmakers are weighing how to protect patients without hindering innovation (..)

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CMS, HHS can use existing federal authority to regulate AI safety in hospitals: JAMA

Fierce Healthcare

As artificial intelligence rapidly makes inroads in healthcare, federal agencies already have the authority to regulator AI at the hospital bedside, according to some healthcare researche | An article published in JAMA Health Forum argues that through the conditions of participation in Medicare and Medicaid, CMS has the authority to oversee how hospitals (..)

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New York State proposes new cybersecurity regulations for hospitals

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New York has proposed a slew of new cybersecurity regulations for the state’s hospitals and plans to funnel $500 million from its FY24 budget to help facilities upgrade their technology systems, Go | Should its proposal be finalized, the Empire State will give hospitals a year and access to a $500 million fund to bring their facilities into compliance. (..)

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Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services

Compliance support helps navigate complex healthcare regulations and avoid costly fines. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps healthcare providers choose the best provider. Efficient payroll management ensures timely, accurate payments, critical for maintaining staff morale and trust.

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Why regulators didn’t challenge Amazon-One Medical deal, despite data concerns

Health Care Dive

billion buy of primary care company One Medical closed last week without a challenge from the FTC, even as consumer protection groups and regulators aired worries about the tie-up. The ecommerce giant's $3.9

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UnitedHealth, Amedisys to meet with regulators in hopes of pushing $3.3B merger over finish line: report

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Leaders at UnitedHealth Group and Amedisys are set to meet with the Department of Justice this week in hopes of avoiding a potential attempt to block their $3.3 billion merger deal, according to media reports.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations.