Policy

After years of volatility, health care leaders across the nation’s hospitals, health systems, and other health care organizations view 2025 with cautious optimism.

MedPAC proposes a new funding formula, but federal budget does not make up gap for 2.83% cut in 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

There are proven answers already available on how to save money and incentivize doctors better

ATA policy chief explains congressional power to extend flexibilities that allow Medicare to cover online visits.

The Bipartisan Health Care Act includes a supplementary boost to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule conversion factor of 3.5375 percent and extends telehealth flexibiliies.

President Trump’s pick to lead CMS defends his record amid tax, policy questions.

Three experts weigh in on contemporary issues for the National Academy of Medicine.

The agency says early termination could save taxpayers $750 million, but it raises concerns for primary care providers.

American Osteopathic Association notes growing importance of DOs in military, civilian health care.

Weldon has been critical of vaccine safety and efficacy.

Congress and President Donald J. Trump are working toward a March 14 deadline to either fund the government or have many services shutdown.

Primary Care Collaborative President and CEO Ann Greiner, MCP, discusses primary care in the U.S. health care system.

Primary Care Collaborative President and CEO Ann Greiner, MCP, discusses primary care in the U.S. health care system.

Primary Care Collaborative President and CEO Ann Greiner, MCP, discusses primary care in the U.S. health care system.

Primary Care Collaborative President and CEO Ann Greiner, MCP, discusses primary care in the U.S. health care system.

Primary Care Collaborative President and CEO Ann Greiner, MCP, discusses primary care in the U.S. health care system.

Primary Care Collaborative President and CEO Ann Greiner, MCP, discusses primary care in the U.S. health care system.

A roundup of priorities, current trends, concerns and improvements in primary care around the United States.

The Department of Health and Human Services initiates voluntary separation incentives as part of federal cost-cutting measures.

ATA praises continuing resolution, ‘but there remains work to be done,’ ATA leader says.

Restoring pay had majority support, but medical associations blast federal budget for ignoring that, jeopardizing patient access.

But federal workers feel sting in unemployment report of president’s first full month in office.

A slideshow of the analysis by the American Telemedicine Association.

The CDC requests public comment on the possibility of allowing NPPs to read chest x-rays of workers at risk for pneumoconiosis.

West Health and Gallup survey highlights growing concerns over medical debt across income and demographic groups.

Reimbursement based on Medicare Economic Index, updated cost data, settings all in play.

HELP Committee Senators press Trump’s FDA pick on the cancelled vaccine advisory meeting, mifepristone access, transparency and agency layoffs.

Senate HELP Committee has questions for Trump nominee.

President mentions some health care issues in address to Congress.

AdvaMed, the Advanced Medical Technology Association, the trade group for medical device manufacturers, released a list of priorities for Congress. Here are some of the key objectives.