April 30th 2025
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.
April 29th 2025
New ACP position paper outlines how unions, collective bargaining and protests could help doctors improve health care access and quality for patients.
April 28th 2025
NAACOS urges Trump Administration to ensure ACOs and value-based care are part of health policy going forward.
Value-based payment: Not all insurers are on board
A physician researcher discusses why primary care physicians do not participate in value-based payment models.
How different sectors of the health care industry can overcome challenges in 2025
McKinsey & Company analyzed recent trends to explain how the health care industry can weather ongoing challenges, and capitalize on emerging opportunities, in a new report.
Value-based payment: Will it cover the cost of doing business?
Value-based payment: Sources and a summary
Value-based payment: An introduction to a study
Managing the psychological strain of physician infertility
An expert outlines some common experiences of physicians facing infertility and shares steps to optimize psychological health and support colleagues.
Congress has a rare chance to lower drug prices
PBMs are powerful middlemen that control prescription drug access for millions of Americans, and their business model is nefarious -- but currently legal.
Health care adds 53K jobs in November as unemployment inches up
Monthly report shows gains for hospitals, home health care services.
What will primary care look like in 2030?
As a result of shifts in the primary care landscape, Bain & Company has made important adjustments to their 2030 market share forecast from two years ago.
CVD, drugs, guns, crashes – hazards hinder life expectancy care for Americans
How is life different across the pond? UK babies can expect to live longer than newborn Americans.
Fixing health care starts with primary care
Community-based primary care has been hollowed out over the past 25 years, starting with the advent of electronic health records.
Are hospitals upcoding patients to boost revenue?
RAND study found hospitals have increased how frequently they say patients need the highest level of care
1 in 3 U.S. retail pharmacies have closed since 2010
The rate of pharmacy store closures has more than doubled in recent years in what researchers call an “unprecedented decline.”
Health care for older adults around the world: A slideshow
The Commonwealth Fund compares United States with other developed nations.
Congress: Keep community oncology within reach for cancer patients
Independent oncologists are important for patient health and cost-effective care
Value-based care trends & predictions for 2025
Pradeep Kumar Jain, senior director of health care at Tredence, outlined five significant predictions for 2025.
Business group sounds the alarm on historic surge in health care costs for 2025
Employers face tough decisions on health care coverage as costs continue to rise.
‘People who’ve gone to medical school are not practicing medicine’
Lawmaker discusses state of the nation’s physician workforce – and the rise of part-time practice.
Medical organizations call for congressional action as calendar approaches end of 2024
The clock is ticking for lawmakers to approve policies that could affect U.S. health care.
2025 stock market outlook: What will happen now that the election is over?
There’s a tasty stock market stew simmering into 2025.
Trump announces more leaders for HHS, NIH
O’Neill tapped to serve as deputy secretary, Bhattacharya to lead National Institutes of Health.
Prior authorizations, pharmacy transparency, vertical integration all part of the Medicare 2026 rule
Proposals would require more public data on prior authorization processes and whether those advance health equity.
Medicare announces 2026 plan to cover antiobesity medications
Will it take effect? Biden proposal would be finalized in Trump’s term, and his pick to lead HHS has spoken against antiobesity drugs.
If tariffs go through, the cost of most medical devices will go up
With the majority of devices manufactured outside the U.S., any increase in tariffs is likely to drive up health care costs
Patients support safe and transparent nuclear medicine
On behalf of Patients for Safer Nuclear Medicine, we object to the content of Cathy Sue Cutler’s column dismissing efforts to improve nuclear medicine safety and transparency.
The leaders of health care in the new Trump administration
President-elect Donald Trump's nominations for major positions of leadership in health care in his new administration—including HHS, CMS, CDC, FDA, NIH and surgeon general.
Trump announces CDC, FDA and surgeon general nominations
Dave Weldon, MD, Marty Makary, MD, MPH, FACS, and Janette Nesheiwat, MD, are the President-elect’s picks for CDC director, FDA commissioner and surgeon general.
CMS reports strong start to 2025 marketplace open enrollment, builds on record-setting success
Nearly 500,000 uninsured signed up for coverage in 2025
Study highlights alarming life expectancy gap in the U.S.
Researchers issue a call for action on health disparities among ethnic groups
5 objectives for achieving high-quality primary care at the state level
Key objectives for the improvement of primary care at the state level were discussed in an expert-led AHCJ webinar, titled "No one can see you now."