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Challenge seeks ideas on connecting patients with primary care and social supports such as transportation, food and housing.

Association says inflation-adjusted minimum wage laws would reduce poverty and improve health, especially among communities of color.

After battling COVID-19 pandemic, AMA president says nation needs new commitment to physicians.

Studies examine COVID-19 and other causes of death in counties leaning Republican or Democratic.

Transitioning from a fee-for-service billing model to value-based care that incorporates financial risk and rewards tied to the patient’s health outcome is not easy.

Unconscious bias, past negative experiences may be contributing factors, researchers say

A strategic blueprint for fixing primary care.

Figure flies past federal regulators’ initial estimate of 17,000 surprise bills a year.

Expiring tax credits that boosted marketplace coverage could result in many losing health coverage

Survey shows little progress after four years of promises

American Hospital Association requesting a task force from the justice department to investigate commercial health insurance companies in the Medicare Advantage program

Study estimates 12.8 million doctors worldwide, and more are needed.

Practicing doctor allegedly shared profits generated from cybercriminals using his software.

HHS did not notify the public by the May 16 deadline that it will be ending

Study finds administrative, community support aid in expanding access.

Employers and insurers are paying far more in hospital costs than they would if they paid at rates comparable to Medicare, a new RAND report found.

Gun regulations, behavioral health services needed to stem public health crisis.

AMA cites need for treatments, naloxone, supportive policies.

Public health emergency set to expire in July without extension

Physician group leaders have “grave concern” ruling would hurt patients’ rights.

Firearm injuries surpass car crashes as leading cause of death for young people.

Talks of new normal fail to incorporate lessons from two years of COVID

Leaked opinion sparks response from supporters, opponents across nation.

What physicians with student loans need to know about these changes.

What you need to do when you invite a new partner — or become a new partner — in a medical practice.