The top news stories in medicine this week.

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

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

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.

Generic, template-style language from ambient AI tools is triggering payer scrutiny under CMS's G2211 rules.

A new national survey finds Americans still want a person — not AI — on the other end of a health care call

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