June 12th 2025
The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 would add 14,000 Medicare-support training slots over seven years and codify rural residency support.
Under new legislation, patients would get far fewer suggestions to ‘ask your doctor if…’
Vaccine panel gets eight new members with no vetting, questionable backgrounds, according to doctors and mothers.
Reimbursement based on Medicare Economics Index will have a cost but ensure beneficiary access, commission says.
Earlier this week, 17 sitting members were dismissed.
The war on private equity in health care – a 25 year lens
Blaming private equity for the woes of American health care is all the rage in our current era.
Is there a future for private practice in U.S. health care?
Physicians and their practices must evolve to address the challenges posed by a rapidly changing health care environment.
Preparing rural health providers for future transformations: administrative and financial efficiency
Doctors, if you work with a rural hospital, here is a gameplan to embrace change or risk becoming unsustainable.
How much 10 drugs will cost under Medicare price negotiation
Savings in the future on 10 prescription drugs for taxpayers and Medicare patients.
Medicare announces $6B savings for 2026 through drug price negotiations
Beneficiaries are projected to save $1.5 billion in out-of-pocket spending next year.
U.S. cities with the least inflation: August update
These major cities are being impacted the least by inflation.
U.S. cities with the worst inflation: August update
These major cities are being impacted the most by inflation.
Inflation rises in July, but 12-month rate is lowest since March 2021
Will the Fed cut interest rates? Predictions abound as president takes aim at Big Pharma.
Ep 37: Physician finances with Steven P. Furr, MD of AAFP
Steven P. Furr, MD, FAAFP, president of AAFP, joins the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation covering the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, rural health care access, and cybersecurity.
We must protect access to prescription drugs for marginalized seniors
America's poorest seniors could soon find it much harder to get the medicines they need.
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.