Policy

Analysis of more than 17,000 privately insured adults finds significant declines in out-of-pocket costs, but no relief from high premiums or medical debt.

‘Medical schools talk about nutrition but fail to teach it,’ per HHS, Department of Education.

American Osteopathic Association President Robert G.G. Piccinini, DO, D.FACN, discusses his background and a quick way for physicians to be leaders.

Rapid technology advancements is creating gaps ICD-10 codes can’t fill

Legislative solutions can incentivize research and development for lifesaving antimicrobials.

Anders Gilberg, SVP of government affairs at MGMA, joins the show with health policy updates from Washington.

Patients in value-based care practices were nearly 28% more likely to receive full guideline-directed therapy.

Bridging gaps to renew trust and deliver quality care

AMA praises new tech rules requiring less time on paperwork, giving physicians more time with patients.

Leading pediatrics group urges protection for infants as RFK Jr. escalates feud over vaccine policy.

67 health organizations sign letter urging faster access and coverage

More developments and data around the finances and patient outcomes of traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage.

Measles data reveals critical blind spots in public health reporting, highlighting the urgent need for transparent, localized health information.

Analyst J.D. Power releases 2025 Medicare Advantage report.

New JAMA research undercuts Kennedy’s rationale for dismissing CDC vaccine panel.

A bipartisan proposal could bring needed relief for immigrant workers and physicians.

‘Precedents thinking’ and what other businesses have to teach health care about cutting administrative burdens.

A researcher also discusses how a team used AI to comb through years’ worth of physician and hospital data.

‘Precedents thinking’ and what other businesses have to teach health care about cutting administrative burdens.

Explore the latest insights on value-based care, physician debt, and essential practice tips in the interactive July/August 2025 edition of Medical Economics Insider.

New position paper outlines scope of problem and offers policies that could help.

Exclusive results of a survey of Medical Economics’ physician audience.

America’s Physician Groups also sound alarm on possible changes to USPSTF.

CDC, American Heart Association publish reports quantifying consumption and offering policy recommendations.

When Medicare reimbursement skyrockets for a treatment, expect increased oversight from lawmakers and administrators.

HHS, RFK have called for a sweeping ban on 7-OH — without public data, confirmed fatalities, or expert input.

Potential changes for remote physiologic monitoring and remote therapeutic monitoring in the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

HealthTap DPC model made possible by Big Beautiful Bill Act

Money is on hold, but local health experts say it needs to keep flowing to ensure continuation of prevention and response programs.

Stephen A. Dickens, J.D., M.A.Ed, FACMPE, explains how to turn the daunting concept of strategic planning into a manageable plan.