Physician Advocacy

New polling reveals declining confidence in the CDC after autism-vaccine claims were added to federal guidance, with Americans leaning toward guidance from the American Medical Association when recommendations clash.

New report outlines economic and educational outcomes, along with practice trends from DO education.

Medical misinformation, confusion and doubt are affecting the way physicians deliver health care.

Kulldorff steps down from vaccine review panel; HHS announces additional leaders.

Physicians have credibility but may need new forms of communication to reach patients and counter inaccuracies.

New study argues physician ownership in rural areas would sink community hospitals.

CMS administrator outlines payment changes, Medicaid reforms, fraud efforts and a plan to overhaul prior authorization during his speech at the AMA Interim Meeting of the House of Delegates.

AOA publishes 2025 data with physician numbers for all 50 states.

AOA reports new milestone for the profession in 2025.

American Osteopathic Association notes historic milestone as profession continues growth.

When life sciences, insurers and clinicians align around timely, trusted data, health care can finally deliver more coordinated, cost-effective, patient-centered care.

Association of American Medical Colleges issues call to action for schools to revise training programs.

Organizations react to CMS’ plan for physician payment next year.

What physicians need to know, including why it’s important to meet patients where they are with diet, nutrition and food access.

Public comment period opens for revision to medical school curricula.

The Physicians Foundation publishes its latest poll results.

Analyst Trilliant Health argues the case for major changes from inside — or new regulations from outside.

Sara Gerke says professional guidance, clear labeling and education will be critical to protect physicians from new AI-related liability risks.

Analyst Trilliant Health argues the case for major changes from inside — or new regulations from outside.

Why advocates say health care needs a nuanced view of private equity partnerships in medicine.

Primary care physicians may be the first point of contact for the next epidemic. Why don’t we give them the tech to detect and respond to outbreaks?

New Center for Digital Health and AI aims to put doctors at heart of new technology to improve medicine.

Lawmakers, governor approve bill allowing more scrutiny of health care deals.

Medical Economics wants to hear from doctors about what patients are asking about in the examination room.

A video summary of troubling findings of a Physicians Foundation survey.