Amazon, Google, Meta, Oracle and Axon backed expanding electronic prior authorization to self-funded employer plans covering 180M+ Americans. What changes.

The FDA approved Hibsago (bepirovirsen), the first antisense treatment for chronic hepatitis B. Who qualifies, how well it worked and what it may cost.

Trump signed an Oct. 19, 2026 executive order creating an NIH Women's Health Division within 90 days and a White House task force. What it covers and changes.

Nine menopause hormone therapy products now carry labels without heart, breast cancer and dementia boxed warnings. Why FDA changed course, what stays, and what to ask.

The uninsured rate for working-age adults rose to 11.2% in 2026 before Medicaid cuts begin, and half skipped care due to cost, Commonwealth Fund finds.

Family premiums for employer health coverage hit $28,303 in 2026 and workers' share jumped 9% to $7,471, KFF's annual survey finds. Small-firm workers pay most.

Secret shoppers called 5,822 in-network psychiatrists and psychologists. Only 23.6% of calls that reached a person ended in an appointment.

ACA open enrollment for 2027 runs Nov. 1 to Jan. 15 on HealthCare.gov. Key deadlines, the 400% poverty cutoff for tax credits, and where to get free enrollment help.

A plain-English 2026 guide to Florida programs for seniors and people with disabilities: in-home care, Medicaid waivers, Medicare savings, SNAP, LIHEAP, property tax exemptions and how to apply.

Medline is pulling every bed it sold. What nursing homes, rehabs and hospitals must do now: CMS compliance, credits, replacement beds and supply delays.

Healthcare facilities across the country are facing growing pressure from staffing shortages, rising patient acuity, mobility decline, fall risks, pressure injuries, and increasingly complex care environments. This in-depth Healthcare News Center report explores how outdated patient care equipment quietly impacts patient safety, caregiver injuries, transfer workflows, procurement strategy, staffing efficiency, and long-term healthcare operations in nursing homes, hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities. From pressure redistribution systems and safer patient handling to lift systems, mobility infrastructure, standardization, and operational modernization, this article breaks down the hidden operational risks healthcare leaders can no longer afford to ignore.