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Hospitals and other health groups push to preserve the discount program.

President digs at House Republicans, while GOP slams HHS leader over federal budget.

The provision requiring various preventive coverages is being challenged in court

Peterson-KFF ponders repercussions if patients have to pay out of pocket for vaccines or exams.

Primary care doctors are community health leaders – and we need more of them in more communities.

Department of Justice joins whistleblower lawsuit against pharmacy giant.

MGMA offers solutions to Senate Health Committee.

Physicians Foundation leader discusses support for new quality measures and connections among doctors, patients, payers, and basic resources to be healthy.

HHS leader says administration is ‘making historic progress’ in pushing down costs for prescription medicines.

Company joins Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk in reducing costs for patients with diabetes.

Minimum standards, financial aid for small systems would help, industry experts say.

Physicians are stretched thin, but resources exist to help them help patients — especially youths — with behavioral health concerns.

Let’s take stock on the real issue of why we don’t have enough physicians.

Study examines screenings, patient demographics, and primary care as gun violence grows as a public health concern.

AMA president calls process “byzantine” and “ripe for reform”

How to take advantage of new rules on required minimum distributions and qualified longevity annuities.

You’re done with med school – finally! Now it’s time to start thinking about practice management perspectives.

Latest national figures show increases in total number of employment and national rate overall.

House Republicans rip spending plans’ effects on Medicare, drug innovation.

If the ACA is forced to drop some preventive services, many adults say they will not pay for them out of pocket

Medical con artists bilk victims for thousands of dollars.

Scott Rivkees, M.D., former head of the Florida Department of Public Health, describes how distrust of scientific expertise is undercutting state and local laws designed to improve public health.

More spending can equal better access, but there are large discrepancies among states.

Close to half oppose insurance companies requiring them at all, poll finds

Patients like the personalized care small practices offer, but the rules are stacked against them