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Sheila P. Burke, chair, Government Relations and Public Policy Group, Baker Donelson Law Firm, explains how the Trump administration could work together, or clash, with Congress on health care legislation during their next term.

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.

A Weill Cornell Medicine study found that one-third of all Medicare Part D pharmacy spending and nearly 40% of specialty drug spending within Medicare Part D was through pharmacies owned by the four largest PBMs: CVS, UnitedHealth Group, Cigna and Humana.

What are the key elements that should be included in a physician recruitment agreement so that both parties are protected?

Managing provider data not only improves patient access, it reduces costs.

Financial sustainability of some hospitals comes into question

A Press Ganey report identified key gaps and areas for improvement based on member and patient experience data.

Steady monthly growth was even with 2023, according to latest figures from Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Digital health is no longer just a disruptor: it’s an integral part of the health care system

The top news stories in medicine today.

Two companies highlighted in bipartisan review of ‘detrimental effects of PE ownership on hospitals and their patients.’

A recent study found that many patients are left waiting to see a neurologist for more than a month after they are referred.

What are the biggest risks of agreeing to a physician recruitment agreement?

The malpractice insurance market is facing a number of challenges. What does that mean for rates in 2025?

Opting out of Medicare might be your only choice

With time still left to enroll, the 2025 marketplace open enrollment period has seen 11.6 million more enrollees compared to 2021.

What’s fueling salary increases for primary care physicians? Talent shortages, increased burnout and rising administrative burdens — not greed.

The health care industry must start addressing high costs, low accessibility, lack of personalization, and complexity that are keeping Americans from getting the care they need.

MGMA: Late 2024 legislation had some help for health care, but House, Senate need to act now.

Sheila P. Burke, chair, Government Relations and Public Policy Group, Baker Donelson Law Firm, discusses how reforms to insurance regulations could impact patients and primary care.

The top news stories in medicine today.

The Biden-Harris administration finalized a rule to remove medical debt from consumer credit reports and bar lenders from using medical information in lending decisions.

Burnout isn't limited to physicians. What can be done to make sure your staff doesn't burn out?

Technology is great, but humans are the key to healthy patients

A recent systematic review analyzed the use of Brief Geriatric Assessments (BGAs) as a tool for screening older adults in primary care settings.

Sheila P. Burke, chair, Government Relations and Public Policy Group, Baker Donelson Law Firm, explains what changes could be made to Medicare and Medicaid under the Trump administration.

The top news stories in medicine today.

Rule would modify HIPAA and require most providers to comply with more complex and thorough security guidelines.