#796 — The Industry Wire

April 24, 2026 Brian Casey 0 min read
  1. Payors launch effort to standardize prior authorizations.
  2. Is AI-powered prior authorization delaying medical care? 
  3. Trump closes last of 17 deals to cut drug prices.
  4. Healthcare providers warily watch for pharma shortages. 
  5. Report: Medical lobbying groups spending more in Washington.
  6. ER patients waiting days for inpatient hospital beds. 
  7. Guest issues raise questions about academic publishing. 
  8. Should the Main Residency Match be reformed?
  9. FTC reaches pact to finally settle anesthesia roll-up complaint.
  10. Trump administration downgrades marijuana classification. 
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