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A quiet but powerful shift is happening in organ donation—and it’s unfolding inside one of healthcare’s most widely used patient portals. Since Epic added a donor‑registration button to MyChart in May 2025, more than 130,000 individuals have signed up to become organ, eye, or tissue donors through the platform. The adoption has been rapid: over
Health systems across the country are preparing for one of the most significant Medicaid funding contractions in modern history. With an estimated $900 billion in Medicaid cuts projected over the next decade, hospitals, physician groups, and safety‑net providers are moving quickly to protect revenue, stabilize operations, and safeguard access for vulnerable populations. The scale of
New York City’s historic nurse strike entered its ninth day Tuesday, drawing heightened political attention as NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders rallied with thousands of nurses outside Mount Sinai West. The two leaders addressed an energized crowd, urging hospital executives to return to the bargaining table and resolve the contract dispute
Federal judges have halted the Department of Health and Human Services’ 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program, prompting the agency to consider revisiting the proposal. The pilot, originally set to begin Jan. 1, would have allowed select drug manufacturers to shift from traditional upfront 340B discounts to post‑sale rebates — a major structural change to a
The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) has issued 10‑day strike notices to 12 New York City hospitals, setting the stage for what could become the largest nurse strike in the city’s history. The notices, delivered Jan. 2, come after union contracts expired Dec. 31 and nurses voted overwhelmingly on Dec. 22 to authorize a
Healthcare CFOs are facing one of the most challenging financial landscapes in decades—and underpayment analysis has emerged as a critical lever for protecting margins. As reimbursement pressures intensify and payer behavior grows more complex, organizations are turning to AI‑driven underpayment detection and intelligent claims workflow tools to recover revenue that would otherwise disappear unnoticed. Medicare
Medical school enrollment in the United States has surpassed 100,000 students for the first time, according to new data from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). The 2025 report highlights both the growing demand for medical education and the evolving demographics of the applicant pool. Key National Trends Gender and Diversity Shifts Geographic and
Sutter Health has finalized a labor agreement covering 4,000 healthcare workers across Northern California, marking a significant step toward workforce stability and improved patient care. The deal was reached with SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW) and includes wage increases, expanded benefits, and protections for frontline staff. Key Terms of the Agreement The new contract spans
University Hospitals (UH) in Cleveland is integrating pharmacists directly into primary care teams across 17 locations, aiming to enhance chronic disease management and reduce medication-related complications. This innovative model reflects a growing national trend toward team-based care, where pharmacists play a proactive role in managing complex medication regimens, educating patients, and collaborating with physicians to