Medicare in January will begin AI-powered pre-treatment reviews for select health services in a major policy change that's aimed at rooting out unnecessary care — but alarming providers.
Why it matters: While the change covers only 17 treatments or procedures in a handful of states, it marks a major shift for a program that's historically required very little prior authorization.
Instead of resolving to overhaul your life on Jan. 1, author and happiness expert Gretchen Rubin recommends another approach: Choosing a theme word to guide your year.
Why it matters: Even if you're not into setting resolutions — probably because they don't often stick — "there's something auspicious about a new year," Rubin tells Axios.
