A Maryland pathologist and MedChi past president explains how all-or-nothing contracts, anti-steering clauses and private equity deals inflate costs. He also outlines the federal and state reforms that could restore competition.

A pre-election candidate survey lands two weeks before CMS sets the next round of rural health awards, which partly score states on nurse practitioner rules.

KFF's pre-election poll found voters trust Democrats over Republicans on health care costs by 20 points, and public support for a single government plan moves sharply depending on the argument people hear.

A survey of 1,185 U.S. adults found the preference reversed for routine requests such as scheduling and prescription refills.

The proposal from Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. would end independent dispute resolution for care delivered starting in 2028.

Connected devices can stay in a practice for a decade or more. Here are the security, software-support and connectivity questions physicians should put to manufacturers before anything goes on the network.

A former congressman and two health policy advocates expect shutdown standoffs to set the terms of any health care deal next year.

An AI scribe's price tag is only part of its cost. A three-part framework helps physicians and practice managers measure return on investment, clinician well-being and the time it really takes to get the tool working.