Richard Payerchin

Medical director of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation discusses developments in hospitals and licensing boards.

New study examines market share concentration and finds UnitedHealth Group’s Optum is increasing its ownership in primary care.

FDA also publishes review letters in new drug approval process.

The number of primary care physicians employed by health insurance payers grew from 2016 to 2023, researchers say.

Details will emerge as $1 trillion health care cut becomes largest in nation’s history, policy analysts say.

Plaintiffs’ lawyer and vaccine advocate explains new federal case involving RFK Jr.’s directive about COVID-19 shots for healthy pregnant women and children.

ACP, pediatricians, maternal-fetal medicine experts file federal case to overturn removal of COVID-19 vaccine from immunization schedule.

New advisory endorsed by major medical groups outlines state of health care around GLP-1 drugs and obesity treatment.

The chief medical officer of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation discusses the state of health care burnout as of mid-2025.

Actions this week affect federal health care leader HHS staff and data.

America’s Physician Groups publish 7 key reasons why the national spending plan is bad for health care.

Bill goes back to House and vote is expected soon as health care organizations predict dire consequences for health care.

The chief medical officer of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation discusses the state of health care burnout as of mid-2025.

New payment model looks to improve patient care by reducing unnecessary treatments.

Pediatricians offer anecdotal evidence in ACIP deliberations as vaccine skepticism grows under RFK Jr.

The chief medical officer of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation discusses the state of health care burnout as of mid-2025.

The chief medical officer of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation discusses the state of health care burnout as of mid-2025.

The chief medical officer of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation discusses the state of health care burnout as of mid-2025.

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations for free screenings, procedures, could have been affected by legal challenge.

Leader of an organization devoted to independent practice describes the state of ownership.

Vaccines become center of the medical world as ACIP meets to advise CDC.

The chief medical officer of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation discusses the state of health care burnout as of mid-2025.

RFK-appointed panel approves vaccines for babies, youths and adults in its first official meeting.

Vaccine supporters say science is on their side, but others want more research and better guidance on getting inoculated against illness.

A leader of the American Independent Medical Practice Association discusses new AMA findings about the state of private practice physicians.

The chief medical officer of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation discusses the state of health care burnout as of mid-2025.

Medical organizations publish open letter to American public as new ACIP panel meets with new members.

New panel of vaccine reviewers convene first meeting to deliberate on shots against COVID-19, RSV, flu and more.

The chief medical officer of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation discusses the state of health care burnout as of mid-2025.

A leader of the American Independent Medical Practice Association discusses new AMA findings about the state of private practice physicians.