Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, CMS will implement a final rule requiring standard prior authorization decisions to be made quicker. What does this mean for providers? … READ MORE >
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Market Minute: Slowing wage growth amid rising prices
After peaking at 6.5% in early 2023, yearly wage growth for full-time workers declined to 4.3% by August this year. … READ MORE >
Consumer confidence dips as markets rally
Consumer confidence slid again in October, a stark contrast to the high-flying rally in the equity markets—a reflection of what we call the K-shaped economy. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: Falling bond yields and economic imbalances
Long-term interest rates have been falling since the summer, most likely as investors came to terms with the risk of a slowing economy, domestic economic imbalances and the knock-on effects of persistent inflation. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: At FOMC meeting, a rate cut and the end of quantitative tightening
The Federal Open Market Committee is likely to reduce its federal funds policy rate by a quarter point to a range of 3.75% to 4% at its meeting on Wednesday. … READ MORE >
U.S. September CPI: A perfect K-shaped economic report
The September CPI data gives cover to the Fed to cut rates on Oct. 29 and in December as inflation eased a bit on a monthly basis, to 0.3%, and ticked up on an annual basis to 3%. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: The economic cost of SNAP benefits ending
Each dollar spent from SNAP boosts small businesses that serve the community, providing employment and paychecks that will be spent again and again. … READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Oct. 20, 2025
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here’s the latest. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: In Argentina bailout, conditionality and collateral are absent
The Argentine peso lost 10% of its value in the first two weeks of October, pushing the overnight interest rate to 157%. … READ MORE >
Health care industry trend watch: Week of Oct. 20, 2025
Medicaid cuts challenge hospitals and safety-net care. This and more in this week’s health care update. … READ MORE >