Legal and Policy

Physician groups warn cutbacks could reduce access to care

41% of American patients with insurance avoided medical care for fear it wouldn't cover the cost of treatment, according to a new survey.

Physicians, hospitals and health groups press Congress on big issues before term ends.

Problem extends beyond costs of care and health insurance, study finds

4 areas of malpractice risk physicians must know about

Primary care physicians are overworked, and patients are going elsewhere for care. Experts say help is on its way for primary care in the United States — but so is an onslaught of new demands.

Federal investigators detail separate cases involving criminal charges and civil claims.

Know the market and be reasonable when requesting changes.

Fighting pollution and climate change are at heart of new policy paper for health care sector, government regulators.

Why a report to the NPDB can be bad news for physicians.

Agency says it will begin reviewing ads before allowing them to air

Report card on U.S. health care system has marks from slightly above average to really bad.

FDA, CDC grant approve use for adults at least six months after first two-dose series, but with no booster.

Candidates working to lower prescription drug costs could gain supporters at the ballot box.

Recent actions are important, but are ‘just a drop in the bucket’ compared to primary care challenges.

First enforcement action seeking court enforcement through the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

Better understanding of social drivers of health is key to reducing disparities

Justice Department says Cigna pocketed millions; complaint follows national news report about widespread fraud by Medicare Advantage insurers.

Study examines patient action that ‘is frequently harmful, and sometimes deadly.’

Only about one-third of patients shop around for health care services, a recent AKASA survey found.

Consolidation and lack of competition create risk of higher prices for patients.

Commonwealth Fund survey predicts the situation will worsen as pandemic measures expire

An exclusive interview with MGMA’s man in D.C.

MGMA releases annual member survey on processes that take time away from patient care.

Report from New York Times says most large insurers in the program have been accused of fraud

Many medical facilities remain difficult to access, while doctors continue to harbor biases, study finds

Study looks at how prior auths help and hurt health care - and how they can be made better

Survey examines differences between low-income adults at ages 64 and 66.

Physicians, nurses, other staff facing growing number of threats.