Policy

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.’

Medicaid cuts threaten essential care for special needs children, risking their health and increasing costs. There is a better solution.

Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices evaluates shots as hepatitis B grows rarer in U.S. health care.

Physicians want a say as Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices takes up MMRV vaccine safety.

Vaccines for Children program coverage will remain unchanged, according to vote.

Members describe experience with vaccines, patients, research and more.

Leader of Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices offers opening statement to begin two-day meeting.

Uncertainty builds among physicians, patients, insurers as medical groups try to fill leadership gap on vaccines.