Richard Payerchin is editor of Medical Economics.
Physicians in private practice — or not: Regulatory burdens pile onto the decline, part 2
A leader of the American Independent Medical Practice Association discusses new AMA findings about the state of private practice physicians.
PA job titles, practice requirements get changes in four states
Maine, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Oklahoma lawmakers approve new rules; PA organization says momentum is building for the profession.
Physicians in private practice — or not: Lower reimbursement and greater costs cause the decline, part 1
Perspectives on Medicare: Physicians, patients, politicians, analysts react to report
Trustees project Medicare hospital insurance trust fund will be depleted in 2033, three years earlier than expected.
Physicians in private practice — or not: Key findings by specialty
Medicare hospital insurance trust fund projected to be depleted in 2033
Annual report puts depletion three years ahead of projected schedule in 2024 report.
Health care organizations brace for potential effects of cuts to Medicaid funding
AMGA survey finds member organizations anticipate major changes if Congress, President Trump slash Medicaid.
Physicians in private practice — or not: How many are left?
Physicians in private practice — or not: Introducing AIMPA
Health care groups continue warnings of dire consequences as Senate deliberates on Big Beautiful Bill
Senate Finance Committee publishes language that prompts new round of analysis, warnings for physicians, rural hospitals.
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.