Insurance and Risk Management

A primary-care voucher model would pay practices upfront for predictable care and leave insurance to cover catastrophic risk, cutting administrative burden and giving physicians time back with patients.

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

Ballard Spahr says the Hikma v. Amarin decision makes it harder for brand-name drugmakers to sue over "skinny label" generics — a shift likely to speed generic competition and lower costs for patients

Private insurance helps patients get care, but does not cover all costs, according to study by The Commonwealth Fund

Checks are due to start in October, and the administration has not said how it arrived at $500 or which years the disputed fees cover.

Emergency department self-pay visits rose from 5.5% to 7.6% of encounters, the steepest of four care settings tracked, while Medicaid's share declined across the board, according to Epic Research

The top news stories in medicine this week.

The top news stories in medicine this week.

The top news stories in medicine this week.

Two physicians and two health system executives got candid with Chief Healthcare Executive about denials, administrative burden and what AI is actually delivering.

AMA analysis points to trend that could lead to reductions in patient access over time.

A medical practice can carry insurance and still have a serious gap hiding in plain sight.

Where you set up shop can quietly cost you thousands. These are the states that take the biggest share of residents' income in state and local taxes.

What patients know, use, and trust about their coverage.

Many physicians assume their health insurance follows them wherever they go. In reality, gaps can create significant financial and medical risks.

Why the GSI enrollment window closes the day residency ends

An analyst discusses lessons from the TRICARE health system and the case for cash-based care.

Physicians are earning in new ways, but outdated estate plans can fail in practice — not just on paper.

Health care accounted for 84% of total recoveries.

With the premium payment grace period ending in March 2026, a new survey finds most returning enrollees are already struggling to afford coverage.

How prioritizing primary care is key to healthier employees and lower costs

The Doctors Company and TDC Group CEO Richard Anderson, M.D., FACP, explains why artificial intelligence, nuclear verdicts and a fraying safety net are reshaping risk for physicians.

OBBBA creates new tax opportunities for physicians but also adds financial pressure through health care cuts. A modern, digital-first estate plan can help protect practice continuity, family wealth, and access to critical systems before a crisis hits.

An explainer of the new initiative to lower costs for patients while reining in pharmaceutical makers, PBMs and insurance companies.

With the right strategy, you can still progress toward your goals.