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.
Physicians are concerned with the current state of primary care
401 primary care physicians share their grievances with the state of health care in the 2025 Physician Health Survey from MDVIP and Ipsos.
Firearm-related hospitalizations rose sharply during COVID-19 pandemic, study finds
Did an increase in gun purchases lead to the increase in firearm-related injuries?
Trump administration nixes proposal to ban menthol cigarettes
Biden administration was criticized for not following through on flavored cigarette rule.
Ep. 49: Washington update with Anders Gilberg of MGMA
Anders Gilberg, senior vice president for government affairs with MGMA, joins us to discuss the second Trump administration and MGMA's policy wishlist.
AHA outlines 2025 Advocacy Agenda for hospitals
Pledges to work with Trump administration, Congress to maintain patient care and community service.
Trump HHS nominee RFK Jr. – What do voters think?
AP-NORC survey measures approval ratings.
AMGA announces new board of director members for 2025
Four physicians, executive join trade association dedicated to transformation of health care.
Study highlights significant barriers to access for weight-loss medications for some groups
GLP-1 drugs have proven effective in weight loss, but factors like insurance, what industry you work in, or gender, can all affect access
Trump HHS nominee RFK Jr. to get hearing this month
News outlets report opposition to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccines, reproductive issues and more.
Trump administration orders ‘immediate pause’ on HHS communications: reports
AP, Washington Post say order came down during President Donald Trump’s first full day in office.
Trump anti-DEI order targets medical associations and businesses in the health care sector
Order goes far beyond removing DEI from the government, but is reaching into the private sector, as well
AAFP’s prescription for primary care success in 2025
By helping family physicians, the new Congress and administration would bolster health care across the nation.
Ensuring safety and compliance when prescribing GLP-1 drugs in online health care
How telehealth organizations, med spas and other nontraditional providers can lead the charge on GLP-1 medications.
How health care providers can stay compliant with HIPAA audit changes
HHS-OIG’s recommended changes to the audit program aim to strengthen data protections.
CRISPR-Tuberculosis Blood Test gains FDA breakthrough designation
Platform allows for highly precise detection of disease-specific cell-free DNA
Pharma company offers free epinephrine to schools
ARS Pharmaceuticals is offering two cartons of neffy nasal spray to schools, including ongoing replacement doses
ACP expresses support for proposed Medicare $2 Drug List Model
The potential CMS model would set a $2 copayment for common generic drugs in an effort to improve medication adherence.
Trump withdraws from World Health Organization, makes several other health-related moves
Executive orders issued on first day of presidency impact various health initiatives
ATA to Trump administration: Let’s talk telehealth
American Telemedicine Association publishes policy priorities for new president.
Lawmakers, experts weigh in on Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program
Democrats claim credit, vow to fight against repeal; patient advocacy group offers critique.
Trump administration should continue momentum on tackling the medical debt crisis
After running on a platform of bringing economic relief, President Trump must strengthen, not dismantle, existing programs.
Health care policy priorities for 2025: MGMA publishes its agenda - a slideshow
President-elect Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20. MGMA says this is what he and Congress should focus on for health care.
Private equity and hospital-affiliated physicians are more expensive than independent docs
The number of doctors working for hospitals and private equity-backed firms is on the rise
HHS: Ozempic, Wegovy will be part of Medicare Part D drug price negotiations this year
New prices would take effect in 2027.
DEA announces new rule for telehealth controlled substance prescriptions
The administration announced three new telehealth rules, making permanent some temporary pandemic-era flexibilities and establishing new patient protections.
MedPAC recommends tying Medicare physician reimbursement to Medicare Economic Index
Choice is up to Congress, but plan presents a raise for 2026, with additional money for primary care.
2025 health care agenda: Pharmacy benefit manager regulation
Rep. Greg Murphy, MD (R-North Carolina), discusses reforms he hopes Congress will consider this year.
2025 health care agenda: HBOT for veterans health care
2025 health care agenda: The IRA 9/13 rule
Former CDC director issues special report on the U.S. physician shortage
Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH, former CDC director, co-authored a special report on the physician shortage in the U.S., published in the New England Journal of Medicine.