May 16th 2025
House Budget Committee takes up debate and AMGA publishes projections due to Medicaid cuts in One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
May 15th 2025
Trump administration tallies ‘staggering cost’ of opioid epidemic as lawmakers ponder budget.
Congressional committees review spending with Health and Human Services Department leader.
May 14th 2025
Public health experts react to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s testimony of budget in House of Representatives.
Digital health leaders unite in the Remote Monitoring Leadership Council to promote remote patient monitoring and advocate for supportive health policies.
What Tim Walz thinks about health care
A look at the health care policies the new vice-presidential candidate has championed as a member of congress and as governor of Minnesota.
Physician associates to AMA: Quit 'tearing down' other health care providers
American Academy of Physician Associates says patients face health care shortages as American Medical Association suppresses modernization efforts.
Can independent practices stay afloat amid waves of industry consolidation?
What's driving consolidation in health care and what it means for the future of your practice
‘Just totally untenable for our practices’ – AAFP president discusses 2025 Medicare physician pay
Doctors once again left behind as Medicare prepares to pay other health care entities more next year.
New drug pricing policy could raise costs for millions
For some seniors living with chronic diseases, one particular reform may actually lead to higher out-of-pocket costs
Experts ponder how U.S. Supreme Court ruling will affect health care law
‘Chevron deference’ in legal interpretation falls in ruling expected to have far-reaching consequences across health care, other areas of governance.
HHS reorganizes technology chiefs as health care data, cybersecurity, AI move beyond ‘cellulose, bricks, and mortar’
‘HHS must be agile, accountable, and strategic to meet the needs of this moment,’ Secretary Becerra says.
Lawmakers slam PBMs for hurting patients, independent pharmacies
Three largest pharmacy benefit manager executives testify in House Oversight Committee.
PBMs under fire for high drug prices, undermining independent pharmacies, harming patients – a slideshow
House Oversight Committee takes aim at pharmacy benefit managers.
What Kamala Harris thinks about health care
A look at the vice president’s positions and accomplishments in office.
FTC extends comment period for consolidation, anticompetitive practices in health care
Feds’ request for information now lasting into September.
HHS, cybersecurity agency could join forces under new legislation
Senators, federal regulators outline possible next steps in cybersecurity for health care.
Reimagining rural care access
A unique cross-industry partnership may provide a blueprint and a way forward.
AOA dives into details of 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule – a slideshow
Association president notes proposed cut to physician reimbursement is disappointing, but there are other items to be aware of in next year’s plan by CMS.
What Donald Trump thinks about health care
A look at what happened in the former president’s first term, and his plans for a second term.
What JD Vance thinks about health care
A look at JD Vance's congressional record on health care
Ep 35: Health care consolidation with Joseph Betancourt of Commonwealth Fund
Joseph Betancourt, MD, president of the Commonwealth Fund, sits down with Medical Economics to discuss health care consolidation.
Medicare proposes 2.6% reimbursement increase for outpatient care
Higher standards for obstetrical services are also part of the CMS proposal
FTC interim report shows top six PBMs control 94% of prescription fills and profit at the expense of patients
Some PBMs have ignored government compliance orders despite having two years to comply
PAI: Physicians in some ways are at a disadvantage in fighting health care consolidation
Physicians Advocacy Institute CEO discusses consolidation in health care.
PAI: Advice for physicians getting involved with private equity investors
PAI: Possible solutions to alleviate problems in health care consolidation, part 2
PAI: Possible solutions to alleviate problems in health care consolidation, part 1
PAI: Corporate changes in the health care marketplace, part 3
PAI: Corporate changes in the health care marketplace, part 2
PAI: Corporate changes in the health care marketplace, part 1
PAI: Site-neutral payment for hospitals and physicians
PAI: Four areas of focus
PAI: Introducing the Physicians Advocacy Institute
CEO discusses consolidation in health care.
Supreme Court rules on Idaho emergency abortion case
Physicians, hospitals weigh in on health-related judgment.