California removes 850,000 people from health care plan
Despite the drop over the past two years, more Californians have access to public health care than before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Press Ganey exec: Build trust in health care teams before disaster strikes
During a recent Newsweek event, Press Ganey's chief physician executive shared best practices for building a more resilient health care organization.
Over 770,000 people in Ohio could lose Medicaid under new budget
The new budget outlines language that could end the Medicaid expansion within the state, leading thousands to lose their health insurance coverage.
DOGE Should Tackle Health Care Fraud | Opinion
Government contractor fraud is prevalent, wasteful, and inefficient. It's the low hanging fruit where DOGE should start, and where the department, with its unique expertise, is likely to get the most bang from its buck.
Pope Francis headed to hospital again
The pope, who had part of one lung removed in his youth, has struggled with recurring health issues.
Colorado removes 500,000 people from health care plan
A recent study suggests the nationwide "unwinding" also had a significant impact on the health of Colorado's economy.
Every health system faces crisis—Here's what industry leaders recommend
Five industry heavyweights shared their top emergency management strategies with Newsweek during a virtual event on February 13.
Michigan removes 700,000 people from health care plan
Researchers found that 82 percent of those disenrolled in Michigan were kicked off their coverage for "procedural reasons."
Health AI is a "Pandora's box" of risk, lawyer says. Here's his advice
Health systems can't afford to skip out on generative AI—or to ignore its legal implications, according to Dr. Danny Tobey, who defends such cases in court.
Press Ganey CMO on "The Pitt": Doctor report cards are really about systems
Dr. Thomas Lee, chief medical officer of Press Ganey, shares his thoughts after the company's patient satisfaction scores featured in an episode of "The Pitt."
Blue Cross Blue Shield to pay out $2.6B: Who is included?
This is who is included in the Blue Cross Blue Shield payout and how much they are likely to receive.
New York removes 900,000 people from health care plan
Many were kicked off for "procedural reasons," but New York has tried to ensure as many as possible can renew their coverage.
Florida removes 1.3m People from health care plan
Many of those kicked off Medicaid were still eligible, research indicates, and had their coverage removed for "procedural reasons."
Texas measles cases hit double digits as outbreak continues to raise alarm
The Texas Department of State Health Services issued a health alert warning of an outbreak, saying there are at least 10 confirmed cases.
New York City shuts down all live poultry markets after bird flu detected
The temporary order is in place until Valentine's Day.
Texas removes 1.7 million people from health-care plan
Millions have lost coverage as a result of the national disenrollment process, which began following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Community health centers are closing amid funding confusion
Community health centers are facing a potential federal freeze on their grants and funding following orders from Trump.
Health care leaders: Join us for a virtual crisis management crash course
Newsweek is hosting a webinar for health care executives on Thursday, February 13, to discuss crisis management in an increasingly unpredictable industry.
What is methylene blue? Viral RFK Jr drink video sparks questions
Trump's nominee to be the secretary of health and human services was spotted drinking blue liquid on a plane.
Americans' big health care concerns? Affordability and access, says Gallup
In the early, busy weeks of President Trump's administration, a new survey shows how Americans would define a healthy America.
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2.8 billion settlement: Here's who can file a claim
Blue Cross Blue Shield has agreed to a settlement for violating antitrust laws. Affected health care providers can now file claims.
Health care cyberattacks are on the rise. What's being done about it?
One study found that human error reportedly accounted for 75 percent of data breaches in 2024.
Medicare plan's new deductible sparks confusion: What to know
The Cigna True Choice Plus PPO Medicare Advantage plan is one of many available plans to millions of seniors.
RFK Jr. clears major hurdle toward confirmation as Health secretary
The Senate Finance Committee voted to advance Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to a full Senate floor vote.
Health insurance premiums could skyrocket in Pennsylvania
The state's health insurance marketplace said those earning between $21,870 to $29,160 could see their costs rise by 117 percent.
What CFPB halt means for medical debt forgiveness for millions of Americans
The halt means the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will cease crafting regulations or enforcing any rules or investigations.
This independent hospital's secret to success? Surgical robots
Jupiter Medical Center is one of few independent health systems in the United States—and one of the few health systems with such a robust robotics fleet.
Letitia James warns New York hospitals over Donald Trump order
The New York AG's statement came as some hospitals announced they were halting gender-affirming treatments for young people
Man died after inhaler price rose to $539, lawsuit alleges
Cole Schmidtknecht had chronic asthma since he was a child, and had used a steroid inhaler to control his symptoms for more than a decade.
Health care premiums will go up in 2025, experts say
According to the investment news site investors.com, it was expected that private health insurance plans would go up by 7 percent on average.