Legal and Policy

Federal officials tout benefits of Inflation Reduction Act in making insurance available.

Fourth quarter deals include four ‘mega mergers,’ according to analyst KaufmanHall.

President cites drug price changes in his remarks on economy at start of 2023.

Medical groups urge lawmakers to improve health care access by adjusting payments to doctors.

While there was widespread enthusiasm and expectations of relief from surprise balance billing, the No Surprises Act that went into effect Jan. 1, 2022 has made very little progress since its implementation.

Consider starting the year right by updating your estate plan.

Researchers examine proportion of doctors in statehouses vs. general population.

Providers can face criminal penalties under The Federal Travel Act & EKRA, too.

President praises gains, touts insulin price cap for seniors as part of economic plan.

As practices grow and become more intimately involved in patients’ complete health care — including regimens of sleep, nutrition, lifestyle, and even wearables — there is more room for lapses, errors or disagreements that pose questions suitable for lawyers.

What you need to know to keep your practice safe

A primer on prescription drug prices, pharmacy benefit managers, government action, and why physicians need to be heard.

Uninsured rate drops to historic low of 8%

$1.7 trillion spending plan will have effects across health care sector.

Answers to some common questions about providing telehealth services in 2023

CEO discusses findings and low morale, social determinants of health, telehealth.

Lawmakers tout spending plan, but medical groups respond with ‘dismay,’ say seniors’ health will be at risk.

Study points to need for training more doctors and APPs to keep up with demand for medical services

Medicare tops list, feds say, and more data is needed on quality of care and billing.

Federal spending was down following 2020’s pandemic-related spike, while other categories saw increases

A physical medicine specialist describes her experience as a doctor and as a patient, and explains why primary care will be the center for treatment.

Funding changes could affect 300,000 clinicians, millions of patients.

Bill is pending in Senate, but Medicare action could ‘make health care better for America’s seniors.’

Researchers analyze pandemic mortality, ‘excess deaths,’ along party lines in two states.

Vaccination program has also prevented more than 18 million hospitalizations, saved $1 trillion in medical costs

CMS proposes new rules to increase accessibility in 2024.

Cut scheduled for 2023 would reduce physician payments by 4.5%.

Group of six has six big issues to tackle by end of the year, AAFP president says.

Study shows program not always accurate in identifying doctors who deliver high-quality care

If implemented, physicians and hospitals could save an estimated $15 billion over 10 years.