Physician Advocacy

Study becomes the latest to confirm earlier research and suspicions about potential bad effects of consolidation in health care.

AAFP, ACP respond with optimism and some critiques in the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

Key regulatory changes that could affect physician pay next year.

New study examines market share concentration and finds UnitedHealth Group’s Optum is increasing its ownership in primary care.

The abrupt postponement of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force meeting fuels fears of political interference and upheaval in evidence-based medical guidance.

FDA also publishes review letters in new drug approval process.

The number of primary care physicians employed by health insurance payers grew from 2016 to 2023, researchers say.

Hospitals and health systems bet on early job offers and loan repayment as a new workforce strategy gains steam.

ACP, pediatricians, maternal-fetal medicine experts file federal case to overturn removal of COVID-19 vaccine from immunization schedule.

Here’s a summary about health care regulations and changes coming in the nation’s newest spending plan supported by congressional Republicans.

The chief medical officer of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation discusses the state of health care burnout as of mid-2025.

A new policy paper from the American College of Physicians lays out eight recommendations to modernize risk adjustment, reduce administrative waste and better serve high-risk patients.

America’s Physician Groups publish 7 key reasons why the national spending plan is bad for health care.

Bill goes back to House and vote is expected soon as health care organizations predict dire consequences for health care.

The chief medical officer of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation discusses the state of health care burnout as of mid-2025.

Pediatricians offer anecdotal evidence in ACIP deliberations as vaccine skepticism grows under RFK Jr.

The chief medical officer of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation discusses the state of health care burnout as of mid-2025.

The chief medical officer of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation discusses the state of health care burnout as of mid-2025.

The chief medical officer of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation discusses the state of health care burnout as of mid-2025.

Leader of an organization devoted to independent practice describes the state of ownership.

Vaccines become center of the medical world as ACIP meets to advise CDC.

The chief medical officer of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation discusses the state of health care burnout as of mid-2025.

Vaccine supporters say science is on their side, but others want more research and better guidance on getting inoculated against illness.

A leader of the American Independent Medical Practice Association discusses new AMA findings about the state of private practice physicians.

The chief medical officer of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation discusses the state of health care burnout as of mid-2025.

Medical organizations publish open letter to American public as new ACIP panel meets with new members.

The chief medical officer of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation discusses the state of health care burnout as of mid-2025.

A leader of the American Independent Medical Practice Association discusses new AMA findings about the state of private practice physicians.

The chief medical officer of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation discusses the state of health care burnout as of mid-2025.

A leader of the American Independent Medical Practice Association discusses new AMA findings about the state of private practice physicians.