February 7th 2025
Several leading physician groups issued a statement condemning the removal of data from federal government websites and databases in compliance with recent executive orders.
Agency logs national data for transition month between Biden and Trump administrations.
Expenses continued to rise throughout the year, but they did not outpace inflation
February 5th 2025
WSJ: Department of Government Efficiency examines payment and contracting systems.
Comments on 2026 rule include suggestions on behavioral health, AI and more.
Trump administration health priorities: A survey asks Americans for top issues
Gallup, Emory University post findings about highest priorities for government leaders right now.
Medical device group asks for exemption from tariffs
AdvaMed points to supply chain risks if tariffs are applied to medical devices
RFK Jr. gets key vote, moves closer to confirmation as HHS secretary
Kennedy’s controversial nomination advances to a full Senate vote after a 14-13 party-line decision.
Trump HHS nominee RFK Jr. gets nod from Senate Finance Committee
Meeting includes statements for and against Kennedy, known for vaccine skepticism.
Health care drivers – and headwinds – for 2025 and beyond
An analysis by Gibbins Advisors.
2024 health care bankruptcies down from 2023, but still greater than recent average
Steward Health Care tops list as biggest hospital sector bankruptcy in decades, analyst says.
Do subscription services for drugs actually work?
Study examined Amazon’s RxPass to see how it affected medication adherence and cost
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.
Trump tariffs and health care: Protecting the national interest or driving up prices?
Health care organizations react to president’s declaration on imported medicines and medical equipment.
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.
Who is Sen. Bill Cassidy, MD? A pivotal RFK Jr. vote
Sen. Cassidy, a physician and HELP Committee chairman, was "struggling" with RFK Jr.’s nomination at the conclusion of Thursday’s confirmation hearing.
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 nominee for HHS secretary RFK Jr. faces Senate scrutiny in first confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nominee for HHS secretary, clashed with senators over his views on vaccines, abortion access and health care finances in his first confirmation hearing.
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 HHS nominee RFK Jr. to get first senate confirmation hearing today
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to face senate confirmation hearing to become secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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.
AMR: An introduction to antimicrobial resistance, part 2
An infectious disease expert describes the state of AMR – and how to fight it.
Support for vaccine mandates remains high, but parental opt-outs gain traction post-pandemic
Survey identifies stark partisan divide in attitudes over vaccine mandates
Physicians are concerned with the current state of primary care
401 primary care physicians share their grievances with the state of health care in the 2025 Physician Health Survey from MDVIP and Ipsos.
Firearm-related hospitalizations rose sharply during COVID-19 pandemic, study finds
Did an increase in gun purchases lead to the increase in firearm-related injuries?
Trump administration nixes proposal to ban menthol cigarettes
Biden administration was criticized for not following through on flavored cigarette rule.
AHA outlines 2025 Advocacy Agenda for hospitals
Pledges to work with Trump administration, Congress to maintain patient care and community service.
Trump HHS nominee RFK Jr. – What do voters think?
AP-NORC survey measures approval ratings.
AMGA announces new board of director members for 2025
Four physicians, executive join trade association dedicated to transformation of health care.
Study highlights significant barriers to access for weight-loss medications for some groups
GLP-1 drugs have proven effective in weight loss, but factors like insurance, what industry you work in, or gender, can all affect access
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.
Trump administration orders ‘immediate pause’ on HHS communications: reports
AP, Washington Post say order came down during President Donald Trump’s first full day in office.
Trump anti-DEI order targets medical associations and businesses in the health care sector
Order goes far beyond removing DEI from the government, but is reaching into the private sector, as well