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As Medicare Advantage plans lean in to digital transformation, operational efficiency, and AI-driven member engagement, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has made its position abundantly clear: the future of healthcare will be digital, interoperable, consumer-centered, and increasin...
20 May, 2026
Healthcare payers are entering a pivotal moment. For decades, clinical workflows — including prior authorization, claims adjudication, appeals, and care management — have been governed by static rules engines, fragmented data, and manual review processes. The emergence of agentic AI signals a fundam...
12 May, 2026
For years, prior authorization (PA) has been viewed as a necessary, but often inefficient — mechanism for managing cost and ensuring appropriate care. It plays a critical role in utilization management, yet it also introduces administrative complexity, provider friction, and operational overhead. Bu...
6 May, 2026
There’s a paradox at the heart of modern healthcare. Health plans have more data than ever before — clinical, claims, pharmacy, behavioral, and social determinants. The volume is staggering, and the potential is enormous. And yet, for many organizations, the reality feels largely unchanged. Decision...
9 Apr, 2026
Vital Data Technology has been acquired by MedReview, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued growth and commitment to advancing healthcare data solutions. This strategic acquisition brings together two organizations with complementary strengths, creating a more robust platform to...
31 Mar, 2026
Third Party Administrators (TPAs) are under increasing pressure to deliver more value — faster, more efficiently, and with greater accountability. The environment they operate in has fundamentally shifted. Medical Loss Ratios (MLRs) are tightening across the market. While regulatory minimums require...
25 Mar, 2026