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High-signal federal health IT headlines, filtered for operational relevance.
Sources: DefenseScoop, FedScoop, GovExec, Nextgov/FCW, MeriTalk, Military Times, GAO, Health IT Buzz, VA.gov, TRICARE
Today
InterSystems Automates Bi-Directional Data Exchange between Epic Payer Platform and Health Plan Workflows
From Patchwork to Platform: How Blue Cross Blue Shield meets the Modernization Challenge
A New Interoperability Strategy in the Age of Analytics and AI
VA shuttering underperforming clinics, addressing leadership shortcomings at others
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VA’s renewed EHR rollout ‘has been phenomenal’ so far, secretary claims
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Rural hospitals are in a precarious position, new research shows
States modernize PA practice laws to expand healthcare workforces
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At UToledo Health, ambient AI decreases open charts, improves documentation
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Cigna exits ACA exchanges despite dramatic profit growth in Q1
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Consumer health data’s regulatory patchwork is growing. Relief isn’t coming.
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Yesterday
Health disparities persist across states and may widen further with federal cuts: report
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Brain function evaluations to be part of Marine health records
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FDA to pilot real-time clinical drug trials through cloud and AI
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UHS reaffirms 2026 volume targets, despite seasonal hits in Q1
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Profit recovery is ‘priority No. 1,’ Humana promises
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Health system CEOs in hot seat over their role in raising healthcare prices
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Surgeries are moving to ASCs. Distalmotion wants its robot to drive the shift.
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This Week
Pentagon launches cyber apprenticeship program
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Energy Department eyes AI-enabled self-service features for workforce
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OpenAI announces availability across cloud providers
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Centene hikes 2026 profit guidance after buoyant Q1
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Frequency of medical liability lawsuits is declining, but risk remains for doctors: AMA
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Lieu and Obernolte introduce consolidated AI bill package
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ACA subsidy lapse cost HCA Healthcare $150M in Q1
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Tech bills of the week: Creating data privacy standards; Securing critical infrastructure from drones; and more
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Earlier
DoD seeks to split Defense Health Program into two accounts in fiscal 2027
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Advancing the Future of Behavioral Health Data Exchange
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Picture This: Improved Access, Exchange, and Use of Diagnostic Images
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Digital Dividends Realized: Hospital Patient Engagement Capabilities
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HHS Wants Your Ideas to Accelerate AI in Clinical Care
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The Tide and the Speedboats: TEFCA and CMS-Aligned Networks
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TEFCA Government Benefits Determination Implementation is Here!
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Why TEFCA’s Hardest Problem Isn’t Tech, It’s Trust
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Additional security for beneficiary self-service is now available
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Common reasons you could lose TRICARE coverage (and how to avoid them) (East Region)
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Q&A: TRICARE beneficiary specialty care referrals
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Child care from newborn through adolescence (West Region)
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Is your provider in-network? (West Region)
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TRICARE Open Season 2025: Understanding eligibility
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Get your RSV and flu immunizations with TRICARE
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Preview your 2026 TRICARE pharmacy costs
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TRICARE Open Season starts today, Nov. 10: Learn if you should take action
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Learn your 2026 TRICARE health plan costs
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Prepare for flu season: Get vaccinated with TRICARE
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TRICARE Open Season 2025: Understanding your TRICARE health plan options
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Get ready for TRICARE Open Season 2025: What you need to know
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Share your experiences with COPD care and treatment at Oct. 17 Clinical Practice Guideline patient focus group
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National Guard or Reserve? Learn What To Do if You Need Line of Duty Care
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Learn How TRICARE Can Help You Manage Chronic Health Conditions
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Unlock Your Health: How TRICARE Can Support Your Child’s Mental Health
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TEFCA: Accelerating Government Benefits Determination for a Better Tomorrow
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Unlock Your Health With TRICARE Home Health Care and Pharmacy Home Delivery
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Explore Available Counseling and Mental Health Services
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New Data on the Certified Health IT Market Now Available
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Live in the West Region? Learn if You Need To Take Action on Your Referrals Before Oct. 1
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Q&A: TRICARE For Life Coverage of Weight Loss Medications
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Laboratory Data Standards for Interoperability
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Help Shape Clinical Practice Guidelines in Joint DOD, VA Patient Focus Groups: Hypertension on Sept. 26
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Q&A: Understanding Eligibility and Coverage With TRICARE Prime Remote
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Unlock Your Health by Understanding the TRICARE Prime Referral Process
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Share Your Thoughts on Tricare.mil in Upcoming Usability Study
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How TRICARE Covers Breastfeeding Supplies and Services
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TRICARE Medical vs. Dental Coverage: Understanding Key Differences
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TRICARE East Payment Options (East Region)
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How Can Telemedicine Help Me? (East Region)
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New Education Resources Available (West Region)
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Commit To Quit Tobacco and Vaping (West Region)
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Medicare and TRICARE For Life: Finding Providers
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How a Death in the Family May Affect Your TRICARE Coverage
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Get Your Child Ready for the New School Year: A TRICARE Parent’s Guide
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TRICARE Coverage of Weight Loss Medications: What To Know
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TRICARE Coverage for National Guard and Reserve Members: Know Your Options
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Unlock Your Health: Check Your TRICARE Information in DEERS Today
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TRICARE Logins: Know How To Access Portals and Manage Your Benefit
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Your TRICARE Pharmacy Program Benefit: Creating a Patient-Centered Military Pharmacy Experience
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Unlock Your Health by Getting Virtual Health Care at Home With TRICARE
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New to TRICARE? Here’s How To Get Started With Your Benefit
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Moving Overseas? TRICARE Has You Covered
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Q&A: Getting TRICARE for Your Newborn Baby
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Unlock Your Health: Learn When To Get Different Types of Care
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Unlock Your Health as You Approach Medicare Eligibility
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4 Ways You Can Use Your TRICARE Benefits and Stay Healthy This Summer
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Getting Care While You Travel: A TRICARE Guide for the U.S. and Overseas
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Provide Feedback for Clinical Practice Guidelines in Joint DOD, VA Patient Focus Groups: Osteoarthritis on June 27
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Virtual Health Services Make Health Care Accessible to Everyone (West Region)
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Sign Up for the West Region Beneficiary Portal Today! (West Region)
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Podcast: Eliminate Analysis Paralysis With Extended Detection and Response
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Podcast: Uplevel ICAM for Interoperability and Security
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Podcast: The Combination Punch Agencies Need for Better Cybersecurity
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Podcast: The Role of Identity in the National Cybersecurity Strategy
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Podcast: The Key Role of Operational Resilience in Cybersecurity
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Podcast: AI Offers Quick Wins, Long-Term Mission Support to Federal Agencies
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Podcast – Mapping the Internet for Better Cybersecurity
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Podcast: Data Noise to Cyber Advantage
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