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.
How primary care physicians can help safeguard the nation’s blood supply
As the American population ages and donations decline, raising awareness is a crucial first step to replenish supplies.
Physicians in politics: Advice about running for office
Physicians in elected office share their thoughts about campaigning, elections and public service.
Physicians in politics: A day in Congress
Physicians in politics: Policy, financial insecurity and health
Physicians in politics: Good policy can lead to better health
Physicians in politics: Common language, different beliefs
Physicians in politics: Why run for office?
Physicians in politics: Why doctors need to get involved
Physicians in politics: The anatomy of an attack ad
Physicians in politics: On patient reaction and doctor leadership
California joins nationwide movement to destigmatize physician mental health
The culture of medicine is evolving as more doctors, administrators and policymakers recognize the importance of mental health care.
Medicare to create new list of $2 prescription drugs for Part D beneficiaries
Public comment period opens; new model is based on current lists of large pharmacies and retailers.
Feds ask for physician help in reporting information blocking
ONC blog post outlines troubling behaviors by health care organizations that are not abiding by the law.
Feds must regulate ‘ghost guns’ made from untraceable components, physicians say
Doctors file brief for case pending at U.S. Supreme Court.
Dear payers: People living with early Alzheimer’s disease are ‘worth it’
Medicare’s restrictive coverage policies are denying patients with early Alzheimer’s disease access to novel treatments. And private payers are following suit.
States where home mortgage interest rates held steady or declined in 2024
WalletHub reviews states where interest rates dipped earlier this year.
Covering pre-existing conditions or returning to pre-Obamacare? VP hopefuls Vance, Walz debate health care
They pitch their running mates’ ‘concepts of a plan’ or pledge to protect the Affordable Care Act.
Health care rising as important issue in presidential race
Patient advocacy group launches campaign to bring medical debt to forefront of voters’ minds when they go to the polls.
Will the 2024 presidential election affect the stock market?
POTUS election outcomes don’t typically affect stocks long term, but their uncertainty often has short term impacts.
Hate delays getting your prescriptions approved?
More delays is what the new wave of prescription drug affordability boards in 11 states are promising.
Meet the new leaders of AAFP – a slideshow
American Academy of Family Physicians announces new president, supporting leadership as part of annual meeting.
Doctors say patients want them, not physician associates, to lead health care: AMA
American Medical Association president responds to AAPA letters calling for dialogue on AMA’s ‘scope creep’ campaign against expanding practice for other clinicians.
Health cybersecurity lapses could lead to big fines, CEO jail time under new legislation
Change Healthcare hack prompts senators to say new rules are needed because ‘megacorporations … are flunking Cybersecurity 101.’
New AAFP president begins term at helm of 130,000 family physicians
Jen Brull, MD, FAAFP, takes lead of American Academy of Family Physicians, largest medical society dedicated exclusively to primary care.
Ozempic, Wegovy are miracle drugs priced out of reach of patients, senators say
Senate HELP Committee grills Novo Nordisk CEO over prices of Ozempic, Wegovy. He says patients not getting needed medicines is ‘terrifying.’
Who benefits from Medicare coverage of semaglutide for cardiovascular risk?
The evolving criteria for coverage mean physicians will need to stay informed and help patients navigate their options during Medicare Open Enrollment
Epic EHR monopoly violates federal antitrust laws, hurting business and patients, lawsuit says
Electronic health record giant Epic says claims are a baseless diversion from Particle Health’s alleged HIPAA violations.
Are health savings accounts encouraging unnecessary health spending?
Study shows that health savings and flexible spending accounts may be driving up insurance premiums
FTC report on PBMs ignores evidence while trumpeting false claims, Cigna says
Lawsuit demands retraction of report from July.
FTC sues 3 largest PBMs for allegedly inflating insulin prices, shifting costs to vulnerable patients
Feds say anticompetitive business practices shifted costs to vulnerable patients.