State Health Economist Stefan Gildermeister told senators that six hospital systems now account for more than 70% of Minnesota hospital beds, ambulatory surgery center independence has declined, and studies show consolidation is associated with higher commercial prices.

Ombudsman must notify complainants of decisions within 30 days under new law.

Florida House establishes new guidelines to prevent political bias in health board leadership.

Health insurers must disclose third-party prescription drug payments starting January 2026.

Florida House adopts HB 389, enhancing Medicaid provider standards and drug accessibility requirements.

New law mandates hospitals provide detailed facility fee information to patients annually.

New bill aims to set time and cost limits for health record access requests

Bill 6436 proposes new rules for health benefits and pharmacy rebate reporting.

The Health Care and Wellness Committee heard testimony on SB 5395, which would tighten timelines and require clinician oversight of prior‑authorization denials, limit standalone AI decisions, and require carriers to publish changes and report AI‑aided denial rates beginning in 2027.

SB 53 95 would require timing and transparency for prior authorization decisions, require clinician oversight for medical‑necessity denials aided by AI, and ban retrospective clawbacks of previously authorized care; stakeholders largely supported modernization but differed on details and Medicaid coverage.

Washington addresses health care access and affordability challenges with new entity registry.

This isn’t just my story—it’s proof of how systemic barriers … Jenna Frerichs needs your support for I Refused to Be Silenced. Now I Need Your Help to Be Heard.

Lawmakers propose House File 2,779 to increase transparency and combat corporate healthcare practices.

New provisions require transparent community-based continued care contracts in Colorado.

Senator Meyer emphasizes the need for charity care and transparency in healthcare legislation.

House Bill 25 10 24 mandates disclosure of med spa service providers' licensing information

Medical professionals support legislation to limit CEO salaries and enhance hospital funding transparency.

The House passed Senate Bill 190, authorizing the Green Mountain Care Board to begin limited reference-based pricing in fiscal year 2027 for qualified health plans and Vermont Education Health Insurance to contain costs, increase transparency, and stabilize hospitals; key fiscal estimates remain unknown until the board completes hospital budget orders.

UVM Health Network's budget decisions impact Vermont hospitals, but regulation remains limited to individual facilities.