MHE March 2026

Utah's Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy has approved demonstration projects testing AI for prescription drug renewals and certain dental diagnoses.

The costs are high, and the care system is designed for episodic intervention, “but then what happens?" asks Hunter.

Employers are bypassing insurers and contracting directly with providers. Direct contracting is not new, but soaring healthcare costs and the weight of fiduciary responsibility are whetting employers’ appetites for this option.

During the first part of a wide-ranging interview with MHE, Hunter discussed behavioral health and financial pressures on the Medicaid managed care plna he runs in Oregon.

The state of Utah, which has a policy of encouraging AI, is allowing Doctronic, an artificial intelligence startup, to provide AI-powered automated prescription renewals. Critics express concern about "autonomous medical practice."

Vakharia was in the inaugural class of our Emerging Leaders in Healthcare recognition program in 2017. We circled back to find out what he is up to.

Putting money directly in the hands of individuals to buy health insurance would unleash consumer forces, say supporters. Others see the plan as undercutting insurance markets and a “consumerism fantasy" with crucial details lacking.

The medical director of The US Oncology Network discusses adherence to clinical pathways, CAR-T therapy and concerns about the consequences of drug price negotiation under the Inflation Reduction Act.