August 29th 2025
HHS Deputy Secretary O’Neill takes helm as acting director; criticism continues.
A three-part webinar series, starting on Sept. 10, will bring together legal, policy and industry leaders to dissect the high-stakes implications of the MFN initiative for pharma, payers and patients.
American Osteopathic Association President Robert G.G. Piccinini, DO, D.FACN, discusses priorities for his term at the helm.
August 28th 2025
American Public Health Association says ‘we’ve had enough’ as CDC director contests her firing.
Less than a month in, the HHS says the CDC director is out. She says she’s not leaving until fired by the president.
'Medicare Done Right,' explained: Americans need a better understanding of Medicare Advantage
Susan Dentzer, president and CEO of America's Physician Groups, explains why we need a better understanding of Medicare Advantage.
What's broken in medicine—and how to fix it: Primary care
The U.S. health care system is a mess. Here’s what needs to change.
Medicare Advantage or disadvantage? Lawmakers hear about the good, the bad, and the prior authorizations
House hearing includes witness testimony about patient care, financial costs, and what needs changing.
UnitedHealth Group under DOJ investigation over Medicare billing practices
Federal civil and criminal probes target diagnosis coding in Medicare Advantage plans as insurer launches internal review.
'Medicare Done Right,' explained: Why Congress must fix physician payment
Susan Dentzer, president and CEO of America's Physician Groups, shares the top Medicare policy she'd like to see Congress act on in 2025.
What's broken in medicine—and how to fix it: The big retail fail
‘Our patients need our care’ — AOA names first psychiatrist as association president
Robert G.G. Piccinini maintains practice in Michigan and has been involved in physician leadership roles.
HHS: Mercury-based thimerosal is gone from U.S. vaccines
ACIP recommended barring additive that already was largely discontinued, and now RFK Jr. formally agrees.
'Medicare Done Right,' explained: Bundling dental, vision and hearing into accountable care
Susan Dentzer, president and CEO of America's Physician Groups, explains why their latest report proposes bundling dental, vision and hearing into accountable care.
What's broken in medicine—and how to fix it: Why the system is a mess
Humana pledges to accelerate reductions in time, number of prior authorizations
Insurer announces goals for 2026 as House of Representatives takes up review of PAs and other elements of Medicare Advantage.
More than 120M Americans lack adequate access to health care, study finds
Pharmacy closures, hospital shortages and underserved primary care persist in 80% of counties across rural and urban America.
'Medicare Done Right,' explained: Fixing Medicare Advantage while preserving favorability
Susan Dentzer, president and CEO of America's Physician Groups, breaks down the organization's proposal for fixing prior authorizations and Star Ratings in Medicare Advantage.
What's broken in medicine—and how to fix it: A conversation with Marschall Runge, M.D., Ph.D.
More physicians are leaving traditional Medicare, with primary care hit hardest
New JAMA Health Forum study shows the rate of physicians exiting Medicare has doubled since 2010, with solo practices and primary care physicians leading the way.
Patient prices go up as hospitals take over physician practices, reduce competition
Study becomes the latest to confirm earlier research and suspicions about potential bad effects of consolidation in health care.
'Medicare Done Right,' explained: How value-based MA models are saving billions
Susan Dentzer, president and CEO of America's Physician Groups, explains what top-performing Medicare Advantage groups are doing differently.
'Medicare Done Right,' explained: Making ACO risk work for small practices
Susan Dentzer, president and CEO of America's Physician Groups, explains how to make ACO risk work for small medical practices.
'Medicare Done Right,' explained: Ending MIPS and overhauling MACRA
Susan Dentzer, president and CEO of America's Physician Groups, explains the group's proposal for ending MIPS and overhauling MACRA.
'Medicare Done Right,' explained: Why every beneficiary needs an accountable care relationship
Susan Dentzer, president and CEO of America's Physician Groups, explains why every Medicare beneficiary needs an accountable care relationship.
'Medicare Done Right,' explained: What Medicare is doing wrong
Susan Dentzer, president and CEO of America's Physician Groups, explains the boldest fix proposed in their latest report, "Medicare Done Right."
Biomedical research money should go toward greatest disease burden to help Americans the most: NASEM
New report identifies ‘misalignment’ between research spending and chronic diseases that affect millions of people.
Medicaid cuts could cost lives, shutter hospitals and stall local economies, study warns
New study projects thousands of deaths, rural hospital closures, and billions in lost economic output from Medicaid policy changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
2026 Medicare rules are ‘advancing site neutrality’ for pay, CMS leader says
CMS could make changes in 2026 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System.
Trump eyes steep pharma tariffs, threatening higher drug costs and shortages
New tariffs of up to 200% could hit medications from the European Union and beyond, raising alarms over affordability, access and supply for physicians and patients.
Physician poll: Do you support federal health policy changes?
The Trump administration's health care initiatives spark debate, featuring new leadership, policy changes, and potential impacts on medical practices and health insurance. Take our quick poll to tell us what you think.
Medicare Advantage: Challenges for people with ESRD and proposed improvements
Medicare Advantage plans often mislead ESRD patients, causing confusion and access issues to dialysis care, highlighting the need for better support and transparency.
U.S. inflation ticked up in June as core prices remain sticky
Shelter and medical care costs rise again; Fed expected to hold rates amid tariff-fueled inflation.
Low-income patients face uphill battle when fighting health insurance denials, Umass research finds
Low-income patients face more health insurance denials and are less likely to successfully challenge them compared to higher-income patients
Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2026 targets physician pay, prevention and wellness, skin substitutes
RFK Jr., Oz announce 60-day comment period for next year’s plan.