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Physician leaders warn that without protections, insurers' new policies could add administrative and financial burdens, threatening patient care.

"In 2025, shadow AI surged across health care organizations as staff across all aspects of care sought ways to improve efficiency amid persistent burnout, staffing shortages and other factors," said Alex Tyrell, senior vice president and chief technology officer at Wolters Kluwer.

Currently, 15% of employers offer unlimited PTO to exempt employees, up from 12% two years ago, and 18% expect to offer it within the next two years.

This was the first time the company had placed a dollar figure on the potential impact of its decision to end rebates.

Senate leaders hope to pass it by Jan. 30, to avert a government shutdown, but some Republicans object.

Rep. Greg Murphy said he had to appeal to Aetna's parent eight times to get a medication he needs to exist.