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Internists group advocates greater use of prospective payment models, less reliance on fee-for-service in primary care

Entrepreneur beats prices of supply chain wholesalers, PBMs, pharmacies, and insurers.

Scott Jensen is running for governor in Minnesota and is also a COVID vaccine skeptic

Both Moderna and Pfizer shots have been authorized for children

Two-thirds of Americans 50-plus see health care as at least a minor financial burden

Recommendation for a population-based approach is part of annual MedPAC report to Congress

$500 million in expiring funding puts Medicare in jeopardy

Study examines visits and expenses from Civil Rights era to after Affordable Care Act.

AMA has adopted a multi-prong strategy to try to counter lies while holding the person responsible to professional review

Climate changes are threatening the health and well-being of all people, according to the group

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.