Richard Payerchin

State regulations overruled to protect physicians’ clinical judgments.

Analysts predict rising prices, reimbursements, staff shortages could chip away at margins.

AHRQ Director Robert Otto Valdez discusses the state of the U.S. health care system.

Health agency leaders say tools are in place and deaths are preventable.

Federal, state laws put physicians in “impossible situation,” but they aim to work with legislators on policies.

FDA decision prompts praise from pharmacists for expanding treatment and equity around nation.

AHRQ Director Robert Otto Valdez explains the mission of the agency.

HHS to lead campaign with Attorney General and Federal Trade Commission for access and accurate information.

Ambulatory health, hospitals, home health care, nursing facilities all post gains.

HHS, Department of Justice lead investigations of fraud and abuse.

“Maui” ransomware is not about booking a Hawaiian getaway.

Oral antiviral pills may help adults and children avoid hospitalization and death.

Study examines links between physical and mental health and experiences with ageism.

Regulatory agency’s “marketing denial order” moves to court.

AMA, ATS, other organizations advocated for regulation over “global threat” of climate change.

HHS announces awards for facilities in rural and underserved communities across the nation.

Regulators remind physicians they are bound by federal privacy rules, but cell phones and apps are not.

Purchase follows FDA recommendation to include Omicron component in boosters.

Access to primary care a key solution to help burnout, researchers said.

AAFP praises pandemic flexibilities and recommends future policies on vaccines, payments, telehealth and more.

Specialties have greater proportions of White applicants.

ACP makes six recommendations, including medical screenings, bolstering SNAP food benefits.

Federal case follows news report about tracker programmed in patient portals.

Ruling comes in cases of physicians serving in prison for convictions over prescription drugs.

AHRQ director says agency wants physician input on grappling with access, costs, burnout.

Bans to take effect or likely in 26 states, according to reproductive rights group.

Medical groups praise decision, but e-cigarette maker could return to U.S. market.

AHRQ publishes new handbook for primary care health IT advisers, practice facilitators to help improve quality through use of clinical EHR data.

Proposal follows announced ban on menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars, and e-cig ban could be coming.

New medical guidance notes market booms as Americans seek good health in pills.