Policy

House committee begins deliberations on federal budget reconciliation bill, which includes Medicaid.

As use of artificial intelligence grows rapidly in health care, the American Medical Association brought together an expert panel to highlight policy changes, transparency concerns and implications for physician practices.

Energy & Commerce Chair Rep. Brett Guthrie spells out need for changes to Medicaid.

Three House committee leaders speak out on spending plan up for debate today.

Republican committee chair says Medicaid claims are unfounded, but advocacy groups, Democrats are predicting dire consequences.

Panel discusses need for communication and importance of primary care in relation to oncology and cancer treatments.

Ultraprocessed foods, oil-based dyes are FDA targets as part of Make America Healthy Again initiative.

Public health communicator and digital strategist to lead the American Medical Association — the nation’s largest physician group.

Make America Healthy Again, HHS all on the agenda this week in U.S. Senate.

The Stanford University-trained doctor and wellness influencer is Trump’s new nominee for the nation’s top public health role.

National Comprehensive Cancer Network holds policy summit on collaboration in oncology, primary care.

Situation is ‘infuriating and reckless,’ said Rep. Kim Schrier, MD, as she rips Trump administration for defunding research, planning to gut Medicaid.

Former Medicare innovation chief forecasts the future of payment for focusing on the patient.

An expert physician panel discusses how vaccine policy has gone wrong under the Trump administration, why misinformation has flourished and what individual physicians can do to win back patient trust.

Medicare data shows a shift toward larger, multispecialty and hospital-affiliated practices.

Medical Economics was on the ground in New Orleans covering the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2025.

Researchers warn federal cuts could drive mortality, medical debt and delayed care.

A majority of the public says health care cuts under the Trump administration have been made “recklessly” — including some Republicans.

New National Academy of Medicine report examines Medicare reimbursement, the RUC, and the process of determining values of medical care and services.

Relative Value Scale Update Committee responds to analysis from National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.

The American Academy of Family Physicians sounds alarm over the White House’s health agenda as Trump’s first 100 days reshape health care norms.

Novavax continues working with FDA, but case could signal a shift in broader vaccine procedures.

New survey reveals a sharp increase in deferred care due to affordability concerns — even among the insured — as employers and physicians face the fallout.

New ACP position paper outlines how unions, collective bargaining and protests could help doctors improve health care access and quality for patients.

NAACOS urges Trump Administration to ensure ACOs and value-based care are part of health policy going forward.

Experts warn that expanding health care conglomerates threaten competition, increase costs and limit independent practitioners' autonomy, urging regulatory action.

Learn how prior authorization began, why it hurts doctors and patients, and how new CMS rules and AI could finally streamline the process in 2025 and beyond.

The FDA announces a phased ban on oil-based food colorings, prioritizing children's health and promoting natural alternatives in American foods.

Telemedicine had an impact equivalent to 130,000 fewer car trips each month. Researchers say this climate impact should factor into policy decisions regarding the future of virtual care.

With burnout, worker shortages and razor-thin margins, primary care doctors are in trouble in the United States, and Medicare is not helping.