Richard Payerchin is editor of Medical Economics.
AMR: Antimicrobial resistance in the environment and animals
An infectious disease expert describes the state of AMR – and how to fight it.
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.
2025 health care agenda: Pharmacy benefit manager regulation
Rep. Greg Murphy, MD (R-North Carolina), discusses reforms he hopes Congress will consider this year.
2025 health care agenda: HBOT for veterans health care
2025 health care agenda: The IRA 9/13 rule
2025 health care agenda: Medicare Advantage abuses
Congress and health care in 2025: Diversity, equity and inclusion in medical schools
FDA proposes rule to limit addictive nicotine in cigarettes, other smoking products
Agency projects major health effects for the better if nicotine amount is reduced to nonaddictive levels.
Congress and health care in 2025: Medicare cuts in physician pay
Rep. Greg Murphy, MD, (R-NC), discusses reforms he hopes Congress will consider this year.
A new definition of obesity is needed, expert analysts say
Clinical and preclinical are distinctions that could guide patient treatment, public health and medical policy going forward, according to study commission.
Congress and health care in 2025: AI prescribing medicine
Congress and health care in 2025: More regulation over tobacco and nicotine
Congress and health care in 2025: Disrupting the status quo, and vaccine skepticism
Will FDA lower limit on nicotine in cigarettes? Health experts say the time is right
A policy scenario to lower nicotine in tobacco products was published during the first Trump administration. FDA may be poised to bring it back for more consideration.
Best diets of 2025 – how and what to eat for a healthy year
It’s not too late to make a new year’s resolution to eat better. Here’s some good advice on eating for patients and physicians.