Physician Advocacy

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.

A new KFF survey finds that while 77% of Americans heard President Trump’s claim linking Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism, most aren’t convinced.

A KFF survey shows 77% of U.S. adults heard President Trump’s claim linking Tylenol use in pregnancy to autism. Most don’t believe it.

Here’s how physicians can avoid some common mistakes when entering into restrictive covenants with employers.

Kyle Zebley, senior VP of the American Telemedicine Association, joins the show to talk about the expiration of Medicare’s telehealth flexibilities during the October 2025 federal government shutdown.

Tail coverage isn’t just for retirement: Here’s what every physician should know

At the MGMA Leaders Conference in Orlando, MGMA Government Affairs staff warned that a Sept. 30 lapse could stall key health extenders and deepen uncertainty. The shutdown is now here — here's what it means for physician practices.