Most physicians said they regularly feel burned out, and many (83%) believe artificial intelligence – to reduce administrative work and provide greater efficiency – could be the solution, according to an Athenahealth survey.

In recent weeks, the Justice Department has been interviewing health care industry representatives in sectors where UnitedHealth competes to determine if the health care giant favored its Optum-owned doctor groups.

Although 9 in 10 executives say their organizations is advancing human sustainability in some capacity, only 4 in 10 workers say the same.

The state AGs sent a letter to Senate and House leaders, highlighting the urgent need for federal action to mandate that pharmacy benefit managers increase transparency into their practices by sharing pricing with health plans.

"While the nation is crippled with health care debt, while employers are spending more and more every single year, the reality is that revenue turns into profit for insurers," Lester Morales said.

More than 6 in 10 HR leaders named leadership development as their top priority for this year.

The hospital operations giant has lost a bid to dismiss a proposed class action lawsuit in North Carolina federal court, accusing it of scheming to restrict competition and artificially drive up costs for health plans.

Researchers estimate that approximately 3 in 10 working adults are classified as obese and one-third meet the criteria for being overweight.