Policy

‘Precedents thinking’ and what other businesses have to teach health care about cutting administrative burdens.

‘Precedents thinking’ and what other businesses have to teach health care about cutting administrative burdens.

‘Precedents thinking’ and what other businesses have to teach health care about cutting administrative burdens.

A researcher also discusses how a team used AI to comb through years’ worth of physician and hospital data.

‘Precedents thinking’ and what other businesses have to teach health care about cutting administrative burdens.

Explore the latest insights on value-based care, physician debt, and essential practice tips in the interactive July/August 2025 edition of Medical Economics Insider.

New position paper outlines scope of problem and offers policies that could help.

“They need to just suck it up, buttercup.” That’s what an insurance executive told physicians who asked why the system was burning them out. For many physicians, that attitude is the last straw.

Exclusive results of a survey of Medical Economics’ physician audience.

America’s Physician Groups also sound alarm on possible changes to USPSTF.

Marschall Runge, M.D., Ph.D., joins the show to talk about what's wrong with U.S. health care — and what we can do about it.

CDC, American Heart Association publish reports quantifying consumption and offering policy recommendations.

When Medicare reimbursement skyrockets for a treatment, expect increased oversight from lawmakers and administrators.

HHS, RFK have called for a sweeping ban on 7-OH — without public data, confirmed fatalities, or expert input.

Potential changes for remote physiologic monitoring and remote therapeutic monitoring in the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

HealthTap DPC model made possible by Big Beautiful Bill Act

Money is on hold, but local health experts say it needs to keep flowing to ensure continuation of prevention and response programs.

Stephen A. Dickens, J.D., M.A.Ed, FACMPE, explains how to turn the daunting concept of strategic planning into a manageable plan.

New research shows Medicare spends $3.6 billion annually on tests and procedures that provide little benefit to older adults — and patients pay another $800 million out of pocket.

Study examines potential harm to market competition by pharmacy benefit managers and health insurers.

Physician groups slam the action as ‘irresponsible, dangerous to our nation’s health.’

Health care is propping up the U.S. employment market, one analyst says.

Rising tariffs threaten health care supply costs, impacting hospitals' financial stability. Urgent action is needed to mitigate these challenges and protect patient care.

Former HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D., explains why expanding merit-based visas for health care workers could be the key to solving America’s growing physician and workforce shortage.

The President shared letters to pharma CEOs on Truth Social Thursday, giving them 60 days to match U.S. drug prices to the lowest rates in other wealthy nations.