Healthcare Industry Updates: Key Proposals, Cybersecurity, and Market Growth

Welcome to this week’s briefing on healthcare policy and industry trends. In this edition, we explore important updates on Medicare proposals, claims denial practices, cybersecurity responses, and the evolving healthcare facility management market.

1. Investors Ask UnitedHealthcare to Account for Claims Denial Practices: Investors are urging UnitedHealthcare to address its claims denial practices, with calls for? greater transparency in the process.

2. Change Healthcare Responding to Cyberattack: Change Healthcare is addressing the impact of a major cyberattack, notifying affected customers and enhancing security measures.

3. Healthcare Facility Management Market Expected to Grow: The healthcare facility management market is expected to grow significantly, driven by increased healthcare investments and demand for services.

4. Key Proposals in the CY2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Proposed Rule: CMS has proposed rule changes for 2026 to enhance quality, equity, and beneficiary protections in Medicare Advantage and Part D programs.

5. CMS Proposes Changes to Medicare Advantage and Part D Programs: CMS has proposed updates to the Medicare Advantage and Part D programs for 2026, focusing on improving beneficiary protections, equity, and care quality.

These stories highlight the key developments in healthcare policies, security challenges, and market growth, reflecting how various factors are shaping the future of the industry. Stay tuned for more insights in next week’s edition!