Policy

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.

A Sermo survey reveals 23% of doctors believe banning TikTok would positively impact health care.

Businesses challenge authority to require health insurance coverage for free screenings for cancer, other ills.

Moves prompt praise from opponents of high costs of medications, PBMs.

Earl Stewart Jr., MD, FACP, discusses the role of CME and training in advancing health equity at the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2025 in New Orleans.

Earl Stewart Jr., MD, FACP, an internal medicine physician and medical director of health equity at Wellstar Health System, talks about advancing health equity at the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2025 in New Orleans.

Health care leaders must strategically approach the financial and operational changes that come with Medicare Advantage and Medicaid Managed Care requirements or risk disruptions to revenue cycle management and ultimately, revenue leakage.

Earl Stewart Jr., MD, FACP, talks about existing biases in clinical settings at the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2025 in New Orleans.

Earl Stewart Jr., MD, FACP, explains where to start with health equity in your practice at the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting in New Orleans.

Nearly two-thirds of users said they received care they couldn’t have otherwise, highlighting the stakes as Congress considers whether to extend virtual care coverage.

‘Overly creative’ programs tally up to $2.7B in spending that will end, according to CMS.

Trump nominee Dr. Oz sets Medicare agenda with price transparency, detecting fraud

Experts say the lack of a consistent payment mechanism through Medicare has become a major roadblock to adoption.

Global Healthy Living Foundation urges CDC to simplify shared decision-making and risk-based guidance as coverage rates drop.

Medicare Economic Index would better reflect doctor expenses while ensuring patient access, AMA says.

Formal vote comes ahead of June report to Congress on pay in Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

Without clear pricing, patients can end up paying thousands more than necessary.

Addressing the unique, complex needs in women’s health care while improving care, easing the burden on OB-GYNs, and ensuring adequate payment.

The impact of these tariffs on the global market has been significant. What's next for investors?

Association previously expressed grave concerns about the effect of tarrifs.

In a statement to the House Ways and Means Committee, the AAFP pushes for incentives to sustain independent practices and expand rural care.

Data for 2023 show decrease from 2021, but doctors still experience more burnout than other workers, survey finds.

Are your patients' medications about to get more expensive?

Quoting anonymous sources, Wired reports that CMS Director Mehmet Oz, M.D., M.B.A., said CMS can save money by having AI avatars meet with patients in some circumstances.

Trump's tariff announcements led to a stock market meltdown with trillions of dollars of losses from retirement accounts — at least on paper. What now? Here's what investors should consider.

Combined organization now serves more than 20 million members and 1,700 employers

Groups say that tariffs could unfairly jeopardize patient care