Richard Payerchin is editor of Medical Economics.
Fired ACIP members: RFK Jr. has ‘critically weakened’ U.S. vaccine program
All 17 former ACIP members join in assessment in new JAMA editorial.
Cannabis rescheduling: What direction will the Trump administration go?
Despite advocates and state actions, hard evidence is scant and there is no national consensus that cannabis is a medical treatment, scholars say.
Practice size: How many doctors are in the office?
A slideshow with figures from a new study by the American Medical Association.
Sanders, senators float ban on direct-to-consumer ads for prescription drugs
Under new legislation, patients would get far fewer suggestions to ‘ask your doctor if…’
ACP, AMA, parents’ group criticize ACIP replacement vaccine advisers, RFK Jr.’s selection process
Vaccine panel gets eight new members with no vetting, questionable backgrounds, according to doctors and mothers.
MedPAC outlines rationale for new physician pay formula for Medicare
Reimbursement based on Medicare Economics Index will have a cost but ensure beneficiary access, commission says.
RFK Jr. lists 8 new appointees to ACIP vaccine advisory committee
Earlier this week, 17 sitting members were dismissed.
FDA Commissioner Makary outlines agency guides: gold-standard science and common sense
Article with CBER leader proposes road map to examine foods and pharmaceuticals to make America healthy again.
How will tariffs affect prescription drugs? Get ready for price increases
Experts examine drug pricing policies and potential effects of new tariffs on imports.
Scientists, senators spar over NIH money, research, diseases that affect millions
National Institutes of Health director Bhattacharya faces questions about policies and spending.
Physicians must consider loss of authority when corporate investors buy in, AMA says
AMA votes to strengthen guidance on doctors entering corporate relationships.
Independent physicians and practices disappearing from rural landscape
Physicians Advocacy Institute publishes figures on five-year decline.
Physician groups 'outraged' over RFK Jr.’s 'unprecedented' vaccine advisory board 'coup'
Administration should 'immediately reverse course' on Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which will be reconstituted for meeting this month.
Value-based care, independent physicians, lifestyle choices all part of MAHA
CMS Innovation Center leader outlines strategy for Making America Healthy Again.
Health care adds 62,200 jobs in May; federal employment still falling
White House touts economic growth evidenced by latest Department of Labor report.
Cancer screenings could get more support through Medicare under new bill in congress
Multi-cancer early detection screenings could get coverage, once approved by FDA.
MAHA Report reaction: Food deserts and reliance on ultraprocessed foods
MAHA Report reaction: Addressing health dangers of smoking and alcohol use
MAHA Report reaction: Changing agriculture for a better American diet, part 2
MAHA Report reaction: Blaming farmers for bad foods, part 1
A cardiologist, chef and food researcher discusses a new major analysis of American health and nutrition.
MAHA Report reaction: Health effects of ingredients generally recognized as safe
MAHA Report reaction: Health effects on children
MAHA Report reaction: What evidence is there?
MAHA Report reaction: Startling honesty about America’s food
MAHA report reaction: First impressions from a cardiologist-chef-professor who has studied ultraprocessed foods
A new analysis of the health of American children may have lessons for adults.
The loss of independent physicians in rural America
A new report finds steep declines in rural physician numbers and small practice closures — raising alarm about access, consolidation and the corporatization of care.
MAHA Report: Mistakes in citations, a new movie version, criticism of claims
Make America Healthy Again Report sparks responses across health care, food industry.
Physician groups warn of bad effects on health care as Senate takes up Big Beautiful Bill
Speculation mounts on potential changes and timing for federal spending plan already approved in House of Representatives.
GAO appoints internal medicine physician, health care AI entrepreneur as new MedPAC members
MedPAC is a key adviser to Congress on Medicare pay for physicians.
Grads of top medical schools less likely to practice in underserved areas: study
Nation has been fighting geographic disparities for more than 50 years with ‘limited progress,’ commentators say.