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House committee advances bill that would extend telehealth flexibilities

Healthcare Dive

The legislation would extend a number of Medicare flexibilities through 2026. Lawmakers have until year-end to take action before the pandemic-era rules will expire.

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Humana’s Medicare Advantage dilemma worsens amid precipitous drop in 2025 star ratings

Healthcare Dive

The downgrade could wipe out Humana’s profits in 2026. Only 25% of Humana members will be in plans with four stars or above next year, down from 94% this year, the insurer disclosed Wednesday.

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Medicare trustees project hospital fund to run out in 2026, same deadline as year before

Fierce Healthcare

Medicare trustees project hospital fund to run out in 2026, same deadline as year before. Tue, 08/31/2021 - 17:02.

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CMS proposes certain payers implement electronic prior authorization systems by 2026

Fierce Healthcare

CMS proposes certain payers implement electronic prior authorization systems by 2026. Tue, 12/06/2022 - 17:04.

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Senate Dems reach draft deal to extend ACA premiums, lower drug costs

Healthcare Dive

The bill, part of a more than $300 billion package, extends enhanced ACA premiums and allows Medicare to negotiate select prescription drug prices starting in 2026.

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UPMC to Replace Oracle Cerner with Epic Enterprise EHR by 2026

HIT Consultant

Migration of all UPMC patient records to Epic’s EHR platform is expected to be completed by mid-2026. UPMC cites lowering operational costs, optimizing security, and improving patient engagement as reasons for the EHR replacement.

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Every NHS trust on track to have an EPR by March 2026 says Vin Diwakar

Digital Health News

Every trust across the NHS is currently on track to have an electronic patient record in place by March 2026, Dr Vin Diwakar revealed at Summer Schools.

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