Policy

The culture of medicine is evolving as more doctors, administrators and policymakers recognize the importance of mental health care.

Public comment period opens; new model is based on current lists of large pharmacies and retailers.

ONC blog post outlines troubling behaviors by health care organizations that are not abiding by the law.

Doctors file brief for case pending at U.S. Supreme Court.

Medicare’s restrictive coverage policies are denying patients with early Alzheimer’s disease access to novel treatments. And private payers are following suit.

WalletHub reviews states where interest rates dipped earlier this year.

They pitch their running mates’ ‘concepts of a plan’ or pledge to protect the Affordable Care Act.

Patient advocacy group launches campaign to bring medical debt to forefront of voters’ minds when they go to the polls.

POTUS election outcomes don’t typically affect stocks long term, but their uncertainty often has short term impacts.

More delays is what the new wave of prescription drug affordability boards in 11 states are promising.

American Academy of Family Physicians announces new president, supporting leadership as part of annual meeting.

American Medical Association president responds to AAPA letters calling for dialogue on AMA’s ‘scope creep’ campaign against expanding practice for other clinicians.

Change Healthcare hack prompts senators to say new rules are needed because ‘megacorporations … are flunking Cybersecurity 101.’

Jen Brull, MD, FAAFP, takes lead of American Academy of Family Physicians, largest medical society dedicated exclusively to primary care.

Senate HELP Committee grills Novo Nordisk CEO over prices of Ozempic, Wegovy. He says patients not getting needed medicines is ‘terrifying.’

The evolving criteria for coverage mean physicians will need to stay informed and help patients navigate their options during Medicare Open Enrollment

Electronic health record giant Epic says claims are a baseless diversion from Particle Health’s alleged HIPAA violations.

Study shows that health savings and flexible spending accounts may be driving up insurance premiums

Lawsuit demands retraction of report from July.

Feds say anticompetitive business practices shifted costs to vulnerable patients.

Commonwealth Fund analyzes health care systems of wealthy nations and finds U.S. lacking in all but care process.

Private equity investment, burnout crop up in Physicians Foundation 2024 survey results.

The pharmaceutical industry has increasingly taken aim at the program for growing costs, but is that accurate? American Hospital Association analysts offer this perspective.

Study examines physician telehealth use and finds differences by physician sex, age and specialty.

Countering apathy with encouragement, and a message for primary care and all physicians from the founder of the advocacy group Vot-ER.