Policy

A policy expert of the American Telemedicine Association reacts to the suspension of flexibilities for telehealth care in traditional Medicare.

A policy expert of the American Telemedicine Association reacts to the suspension of flexibilities for telehealth care in traditional Medicare.

A policy expert of the American Telemedicine Association reacts to the suspension of flexibilities for telehealth care in traditional Medicare.

A policy expert of the American Telemedicine Association reacts to the suspension of flexibilities for telehealth care in traditional Medicare.

Feds highlight huge growth in spending on wound care and why it could be problematic in health care.

More than 1 million legally authorized workers may lose their jobs, raising new staffing and compliance challenges for independent practices.

Telehealth is effective — and potentially confusing for physicians and patients. Here’s how practices can avoid leaving patients behind.

At the MGMA Leaders Conference in Orlando, MGMA Government Affairs staff warned that a Sept. 30 lapse could stall key health extenders and deepen uncertainty. The shutdown is now here — here's what it means for physician practices.

Retroactive reimbursement, hospital at home are needed to ensure coverage during federal government shutdown.

Advocates say federal deadline, disagreement leave doctors, patients ‘dangling on the telehealth cliff.’

Savings for patients could reach 85%, and more pharmaceutical companies will have more deals to come, administration says.

Democrats want to save ACA health care subsidies and restore Medicaid funding. Republicans want a funding bill with no strings attached.

At the MGMA Leaders Conference 2025 in Orlando, speakers broke down the Trump administration's effect on health policy.

Health care subsidies are a major point of contention for Democrats

Anders Gilberg, senior vice president of government affairs at MGMA, shares what he's looking forward to at this year's MGMA Leaders Conference in Orlando.

Medical consumables such as syringes, sutures, catheters and gauze, as well as personal protective equipment like gloves and masks, are all receiving scrutiny.

Out-of-pocket costs for popular diabetes and weight-related medications nearly doubled in 2025, with nearly universal prior authorization requirements, according to new JAMA research.

From Rhode Island to California, states are experimenting with ways to funnel more money into primary care, though it’s uncertain whether those investments can rein in overall health costs.

RFK Jr. targets surge in autism diagnoses with treatment, research projects.

The White House says new cost applies only to new applicants, but health care leaders warn of risks for workforce shortages.

Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices sparks comments from pro-vaxxers.

Donald Berwick, M.D., M.P.P., joins the show to talk about the future of medical research.

Committee supports improving the testing levels for all pregnant women; physicians question ACIP’s analysis methods.

Health Care Cost Institute analysis highlights shrinking investment, wide state variation and sharper rural reliance on primary care.

ACIP ties in vote on requiring a doctor’s order, so the committee chair broke the tie with a ‘no.’