The top news stories in medicine this week.

CMS chief says outcomes-based pay can help patients while finally ending physicians' box-checking frustration.

RFK Jr. appoints members to fill a panel that has not met in more than a year, but is influential on primary care.

Reactions from five leading organizations were among thousands of public comments on the draft document.

Physician groups back ACCESS Model but warn CMS against care fragmentation

Top HHS leaders introduce ACCESS model with discussions of patient health, costs and technology.

Median work RVUs rose no more than 2.8% in any group, while nearly 65% of surveyed organizations plan to add physicians in the coming year.

Kidney care advocates praise new appointees; advocacy group notes the task force creates financial effects on patients.