The White House said the money is an attempt to refund overpaid premiums, but it’s unclear how the 1 million recipients were selected and why they’re receiving a set $500.

If passed, House Bill 2763 would develop a state-run system to cover the costs of healthcare delivery for every resident of the state. A companion bill is soon to be introduced in the state Senate.

The Federal Trade Commission was concerned a buyout by OhioHealth would over-consolidate services in rural parts of the state. With the acquisition, Adena brings its hospital count to five, as opposed to OhioHealth’s 16.  

Erekel Gugava, 33, has been formally indicted by a federal grand jury. However, he is believed to have fled the country in July 2025 and remains at large.

There’s no easy fix for U.S. healthcare’s severe shortage of primary care providers. However, a few bold strategies could bolster initiatives to rebuild the ranks of PCPs at local, state and regional levels.

The company’s artificial intelligence is used by payers to aid in the development of health plans and to automatically scan medical claims for accuracy. According to a media report, the investment firm TPG is looking into buying the business.

In March, a U.S. District Court judge agreed with hospital plaintiffs who claimed in a lawsuit that the A-to-F grading system was deceptive, with those that chose to engage in enhanced data sharing receiving higher rankings. Leapfrog has defended its methodology, arguing the grades are constitutionally protected opinions.