May 9th 2025
Make America Healthy Again, HHS all on the agenda this week in U.S. Senate.
May 7th 2025
Situation is ‘infuriating and reckless,’ said Rep. Kim Schrier, MD, as she rips Trump administration for defunding research, planning to gut Medicaid.
Former Medicare innovation chief forecasts the future of payment for focusing on the patient.
May 5th 2025
Medicare data shows a shift toward larger, multispecialty and hospital-affiliated practices.
May 2nd 2025
Researchers warn federal cuts could drive mortality, medical debt and delayed care.
Drug prices: Real benefits for seniors in the Inflation Reduction Act
A discussion about the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program with Adina Lasser, director of public policy and government affairs with the Alliance for Aging Research.
Drug prices: Utilization management with insurance and patients
Drug prices: Formulary inclusion vs. formulary placement
Drug prices: Expensive, but for whom?
Drug prices: Another way to interpret negotiations for cost
Drug prices: Introducing research and patient advocacy group AAR
Federal leaders turning their backs on doctors with Medicare reimbursement cut, medical groups say
Congress could rectify the situation in upcoming spending bill or with pending legislation.
Trump, Musk, DOGE access at CMS needs investigation, Democratic lawmakers say
Legislators question Health and Human Services leaders about potential for wrongful disclosure of private health information.
Trump administration health priorities: A survey asks Americans for top issues
Gallup, Emory University post findings about highest priorities for government leaders right now.
New payment model narrows Medicaid primary care funding gap
Risk-adjusted monthly payments better align funding with the needs of high-risk primary care patients, UMass Chan study finds.
DOGE turns focus to CMS spending, contracts, news report says
WSJ: Department of Government Efficiency examines payment and contracting systems.
Time has come for CMS to pare down prior authorizations: AMGA
Comments on 2026 rule include suggestions on behavioral health, AI and more.
Trump HHS nominee RFK Jr. gets nod from Senate Finance Committee
Meeting includes statements for and against Kennedy, known for vaccine skepticism.
ACP urges Medicare expansion to cover obesity medications
Amid mounting evidence of GLP-1 receptor agonists’ efficacy as weight loss drugs, ACP calls on policymakers to ensure access for patients in need.
What they’re saying about the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act 2025
A slideshow with statements of support.
Bill would restore Medicare physician reimbursement for 2025
Legislation could counter total 6.43% budget cut, but time is ticking away, doctors say.
RFK Jr.’s second confirmation hearing: Committee chairman ‘struggling’ with nomination
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee pressed Kennedy on past comments regarding vaccine safety, Medicare knowledge and drug pricing as confirmation vote looms.
Trump health care nominees, policies have health care organizations waiting for more
Administration, advocates could find common ground with opportunities to improve health care for physicians and patients.
Trump administration rescinds pause in federal spending
President’s priorities are not changing, and there was to be no pause to Medicaid and some other spending programs, White House says.
Trump budget action sparks fears of Medicaid shutdown, major effects on service agencies
White House says assistance going directly to people won’t be affected by temporary pause.
Trump HHS nominee RFK Jr. to get hearing this month
News outlets report opposition to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccines, reproductive issues and more.
AAFP’s prescription for primary care success in 2025
By helping family physicians, the new Congress and administration would bolster health care across the nation.
ACP expresses support for proposed Medicare $2 Drug List Model
The potential CMS model would set a $2 copayment for common generic drugs in an effort to improve medication adherence.
Lawmakers, experts weigh in on Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program
Democrats claim credit, vow to fight against repeal; patient advocacy group offers critique.
Health care policy priorities for 2025: MGMA publishes its agenda - a slideshow
President-elect Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20. MGMA says this is what he and Congress should focus on for health care.
HHS: Ozempic, Wegovy will be part of Medicare Part D drug price negotiations this year
New prices would take effect in 2027.
MedPAC recommends tying Medicare physician reimbursement to Medicare Economic Index
Choice is up to Congress, but plan presents a raise for 2026, with additional money for primary care.
2025 health care agenda: The IRA 9/13 rule
Rep. Greg Murphy, MD (R-North Carolina), discusses reforms he hopes Congress will consider this year.
2025 health care agenda: Medicare Advantage abuses
Congress and health care in 2025: Diversity, equity and inclusion in medical schools