10+ mon, 8+ hour ago   (420+ words) Plaintiffs in a major antitrust lawsuit involving generic drug pricing have urged a federal judge to intervene against what they describe as deceptive marketing efforts by certain claims recovery firms. According to Reuters, the plaintiffs allege that these firms have…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago   (571+ words) Utah regulators have reached a settlement with global pharmaceutical company Sandoz Inc. in a lawsuit alleging anticompetitive conduct in the generic drug market, marking another step in a multistate effort to address rising prescription drug costs. The Utah Department of…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (377+ words) A patient is denied coverage for a drug he has taken for 18 years. His insurer says he should try a cheaper alternative. He finds an AI tool, submits his case and sends the resulting letter to his insurer. The denial…...

11+ mon, 3+ day ago   (332+ words) A UnitedHealth Group affiliate plans to acquire a Boston-area primary care group called Acton Medical Associates, Bloomberg reported Thursday (Oct. 9), citing a notice posted by the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission. Atrius Health, an affiliate of UnitedHealth Group’s Optum division, has…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (914+ words) The company’s first quarter 2026 earnings call made clear how far that shift has already gone. AI is now embedded in the core transaction layer across claims adjudication, prior authorization, pharmacy approvals and provider payments. Phone calls, manual reviews and multiday…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (280+ words) Conway also noted that AI is helping nurses summarize complex patient cases 40% faster. Enhanced care transition support has driven a 10% reduction in hospitalizations in the Western and Southern regions since late last year. Home health pilots have cut readmissions and…...