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As of January 3, 2026, data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services shows that, while 22.8 million Americans used Affordable Care Act exchanges to buy medical coverage, that’s 1.2 million fewer enrollees than last year. 

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In a lawsuit, the EHR giant accuses Health Gorilla, et al., of posing as patient care entities to gain access to nearly 300,000 medical records, in violation of HIPAA. Health Gorilla vehemently denies the allegations.

Innovation Team

The FDA wants designers of goods in two health-tech categories to worry more about supplying innovative products than about pleasing the FDA. 

The Wall Street Journal obtained a copy of a report from the Senate Judiciary Committee, which reviewed more than 50,000 documents sent by UnitedHealth related to its Medicare Advantage patients. The outlet published the findings of the inquiry. 

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Research from healthcare data analytics firm Trilliant Health found that negotiated rates carry a higher price tag for common services, calling into question the value of transparency regulations.

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According to a new wrongful death lawsuit, members of the flight crew failed to pick up on a man's stroke symptoms, resulting in significant care delays. His family is now suing for damages in excess of $50,000.

Around the web

The J-Valve System is associated with positive 10-year outcomes for patients with severe AR, according to new research out of China. It also performs well in patients with severe AS.