Richard Payerchin is editor of Medical Economics.
DOGE turns focus to CMS spending, contracts, news report says
WSJ: Department of Government Efficiency examines payment and contracting systems.
Time has come for CMS to pare down prior authorizations: AMGA
Comments on 2026 rule include suggestions on behavioral health, AI and more.
Antimicrobial resistance: Analyzing a global health threat
A physician expert discusses antimicrobial resistance across all of health care, and how primary care physicians can help.
Health care drivers – and headwinds – for 2025 and beyond
An analysis by Gibbins Advisors.
2024 health care bankruptcies down from 2023, but still greater than recent average
Steward Health Care tops list as biggest hospital sector bankruptcy in decades, analyst says.
What they’re saying about the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act 2025
A slideshow with statements of support.
Bill would restore Medicare physician reimbursement for 2025
Legislation could counter total 6.43% budget cut, but time is ticking away, doctors say.
Retirement planning: Are you ready?
A survey about how physicians save money for life after medicine.
Health insurance companies hold too much sway over patient care, doctors say
Sermo Barometer poll has results about private equity influence as well.
Trump health care nominees, policies have health care organizations waiting for more
Administration, advocates could find common ground with opportunities to improve health care for physicians and patients.
Trump administration rescinds pause in federal spending
President’s priorities are not changing, and there was to be no pause to Medicaid and some other spending programs, White House says.
AMR: Responsibilities of other clinicians
An infectious disease expert describes the state of AMR – and how to fight it.
AMR: Policies and practices that could combat antimicrobial resistance
AMR: Antimicrobial resistance in the environment and animals
Trump budget action sparks fears of Medicaid shutdown, major effects on service agencies
White House says assistance going directly to people won’t be affected by temporary pause.
AMR: Antimicrobial resistance and the importance of vaccines
AMR: An introduction to antimicrobial resistance, part 2
An introduction to antimicrobial resistance, part 1
Trump administration nixes proposal to ban menthol cigarettes
Biden administration was criticized for not following through on flavored cigarette rule.
The Weight Loss Drug Revolution: GLP-1 RA drugs inspire new excitement for metabolic bariatric surgeons
Proponents say the surgical procedures are underutilized and misunderstood in contemporary medicine.
The Weight Loss Drug Revolution: Helping patients avoid phony medicine scams
With high demand but high prices for antiobesity drugs, patients may fall for phony pharmaceuticals.
AHA outlines 2025 Advocacy Agenda for hospitals
Pledges to work with Trump administration, Congress to maintain patient care and community service.
Trump HHS nominee RFK Jr. – What do voters think?
AP-NORC survey measures approval ratings.
Trump HHS nominee RFK Jr. to get hearing this month
News outlets report opposition to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccines, reproductive issues and more.
Trump administration orders ‘immediate pause’ on HHS communications: reports
AP, Washington Post say order came down during President Donald Trump’s first full day in office.
AAFP’s prescription for primary care success in 2025
By helping family physicians, the new Congress and administration would bolster health care across the nation.
ATA to Trump administration: Let’s talk telehealth
American Telemedicine Association publishes policy priorities for new president.
Lawmakers, experts weigh in on Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program
Democrats claim credit, vow to fight against repeal; patient advocacy group offers critique.
Health care policy priorities for 2025: MGMA publishes its agenda - a slideshow
President-elect Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20. MGMA says this is what he and Congress should focus on for health care.
MedPAC recommends tying Medicare physician reimbursement to Medicare Economic Index
Choice is up to Congress, but plan presents a raise for 2026, with additional money for primary care.