August 29th 2025
HHS Deputy Secretary O’Neill takes helm as acting director; criticism continues.
A three-part webinar series, starting on Sept. 10, will bring together legal, policy and industry leaders to dissect the high-stakes implications of the MFN initiative for pharma, payers and patients.
American Osteopathic Association President Robert G.G. Piccinini, DO, D.FACN, discusses priorities for his term at the helm.
August 28th 2025
American Public Health Association says ‘we’ve had enough’ as CDC director contests her firing.
Less than a month in, the HHS says the CDC director is out. She says she’s not leaving until fired by the president.
CMS to end key primary care payment models prematurely, citing cost and effectiveness
The agency says early termination could save taxpayers $750 million, but it raises concerns for primary care providers.
Trump, Biden tap osteopathic physicians for White House medical care
American Osteopathic Association notes growing importance of DOs in military, civilian health care.
Trump pulls Weldon nomination to lead CDC; CMS pick Dr. Oz scheduled for hearing on Friday
Weldon has been critical of vaccine safety and efficacy.
Government shutdown explained: Will Trump, Congress avoid March 14 shutdown deadline?
Congress and President Donald J. Trump are working toward a March 14 deadline to either fund the government or have many services shutdown.
What tariffs mean for the medical device industry - and who will pay for them?
Tariffs could play a big role in what you pay for medical devices, and they may disrupt the entire industry
The state of primary care: Testing the PCO Flex model
Primary Care Collaborative President and CEO Ann Greiner, MCP, discusses primary care in the U.S. health care system.
The state of primary care: Help from the president and Congress
The state of primary care: Where to start improvements
The state of primary care: A surprising finding
The state of primary care: Reasons why the system fails
The state of primary care: A tale of two cities in American health care
The state of primary care: An introduction
National Academy of Medicine Standing Committee on Primary Care: 12 Perspectives
A roundup of priorities, current trends, concerns and improvements in primary care around the United States.
HHS offers $25,000 buyout offers to majority of its 80,000 employees
The Department of Health and Human Services initiates voluntary separation incentives as part of federal cost-cutting measures.
House spending plan includes some telehealth allowances, but more work is needed
ATA praises continuing resolution, ‘but there remains work to be done,’ ATA leader says.
House proposed budget would not restore Medicare reimbursement cuts to physicians
Restoring pay had majority support, but medical associations blast federal budget for ignoring that, jeopardizing patient access.
Trump touts new ‘golden age’ as jobless report shows employment steady
But federal workers feel sting in unemployment report of president’s first full month in office.
Telehealth: What’s at stake?
A slideshow of the analysis by the American Telemedicine Association.
CDC considers allowing nonphysicians to read complex chest x-rays: What could go wrong?
The CDC requests public comment on the possibility of allowing NPPs to read chest x-rays of workers at risk for pneumoconiosis.
Americans borrowed $74 billion to cover health care costs last year
West Health and Gallup survey highlights growing concerns over medical debt across income and demographic groups.
MedPAC hammers out recommendation on doctors’ reimbursement in Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Reimbursement based on Medicare Economic Index, updated cost data, settings all in play.
FDA nominee Makary faces scrutiny over vaccine, drug controversies
HELP Committee Senators press Trump’s FDA pick on the cancelled vaccine advisory meeting, mifepristone access, transparency and agency layoffs.
Bhattacharya outlines plan to restore credibility at National Institutes of Health
Senate HELP Committee has questions for Trump nominee.
Trump: Administration will ‘keep our children healthy and strong’
President mentions some health care issues in address to Congress.
This year's top congressional medical technology priorities
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.
Wellvana acquires CVS Health’s MSSP business, expands value-based care reach
The transaction positions Wellvana as a leading value-based care enabler, extending services to approximately one million Medicare patients across 40 states.
RFK Jr.: Texas measles outbreak is call to action for vaccines, therapeutics
Outbreak spurs HHS guidance on potentially deadly disease.
Student loans and tax filing strategies for doctors
Navigating student loan repayment as a doctor requires strategic tax planning — smart filing choices can lower payments, maximize forgiveness and enhance financial flexibility.
Trump tariffs on imports and effects on health care, explained
President Trump says it’s necessary to impose extra costs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China. What does that mean for the health care sector? Potentially, a lot.
USPSTF adds two members, seeks nominees for national board
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force taking nominations through mid-March for national panel of health care advisers.