Columbus Hospital's Web Tracker Uproar Ends in Payout Deal
Columbus Regional has agreed to settle two class‑action suits over website tracking, offering eligible patients $25.50 and a year of privacy protection while the deal awaits court approval. Key deadlines include opt‑out June 22 and a final hearing July 22.
Anthem Move Could Leave Thousands Of Columbus Medicaid Patients Scrambling For Docs
Anthem will drop some Columbus Regional Health outpatient doctors from select Medicaid plans on July 1, 2026, potentially affecting thousands of local patients. CRH says inpatient hospital care is not affected.
Indiana Medicaid Shakeup Puts Heat On High‑Price Hospitals
Indiana is tying Medicaid payments to hospitals’ commercial prices in a new financing overhaul that aims to direct nearly $1.9 billion toward lower‑cost and rural providers. State officials say the move will pressure high‑priced systems to lower rates.
Docs Get Secret Pass on D.C. Visa Freeze While Everyone Else Sweats
USCIS has added medical physicians to a narrow list that may resume processing, giving some hospitals relief while thousands of other applicants stay on hold. The pause still blocks researchers and entrepreneurs from dozens of countries.












