Providers utilize business intelligence to monitor referral patterns and collaborate with clinicians who order their services. Such analytics tools have also been deployed in the specialty to improve productivity, track patient satisfaction and bolster quality.
The FTC put its price collusion case against CVS Caremark, Optum Rx and Express Scripts on hold after major firings at the agency has left it unsure how to proceed.
Questions remain about the alleged breach on a legacy server at Oracle Health, as the nature of the attacks and scope of stolen data are still being investigated.
A legacy server accessed with stolen credentials is being blamed for the incident. However, the nature and scope of the attack are still being investigated, with Oracle reportedly working with the FBI to gather details.
There are at least 65 consolidated cases pending in federal courts that stem from the 2024 data breach on the claims processor's network. A judge in Minnesota has asked that the lawsuits be coordinated and consolidated as much as possible.
However, an analysis from research firm PitchBook suggests a rebound could be on the horizon, as investors shift their gaze to specialty care services.
As debate simmers over how best to regulate AI, experts continue to offer guidance on where to start, how to proceed and what to emphasize. A new resource models its recommendations on what its authors call the “SETO Loop.”