January 22nd 2025
AP, Washington Post say order came down during President Donald Trump’s first full day in office.
Order goes far beyond removing DEI from the government, but is reaching into the private sector, as well
How telehealth organizations, med spas and other nontraditional providers can lead the charge on GLP-1 medications.
HHS-OIG’s recommended changes to the audit program aim to strengthen data protections.
January 21st 2025
Platform allows for highly precise detection of disease-specific cell-free DNA
Clock is ticking for 2024 action on Medicare physician reimbursement, PBM reforms
ACP also calls for action on prior authorizations.
Cost prevents 1 in 6 U.S. adults with asthma from following prescription, study finds
Respondents citing financial hardship as a reason for non-adherence to asthma medications had nearly double the odds of an asthma attack and more than 60% heightened risk of requiring ED care.
Medicare physician pay for 2026 could be based on Medicare Economic Index
MedPAC starts deliberations on 2026 reimbursement recommendation to Congress.
ACP urges support for prior authorization reform by the end of 2024
The Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2024 would enhance elements of a final rule mandating that Medicare Advantage plans expedite the prior authorization process.
Why more physicians don’t participate in value-based payment models
Researchers asked doctors why they continue with fee-for-service payment. There are many reasons, as a study co-author explains.
Lawmakers must act this year to fix Medicare reimbursement for physicians
Inadequate annual payments from Medicare have led to financial insecurity among physician-owned practices, putting patients’ access to care at risk.
Public health and primary care in 2025: ‘We are a trusted partner to you’
As health care sector readies for change in the White House, Big Cities Health Coalition outlines policy priorities for next year.
Value-based payment models: Potential solutions, part 2
A physician researcher discusses why primary care physicians do not participate in value-based payment models.
Value-based payment models: Potential solutions, part 1
Value-based payment models: Too much documentation
Value-based payment models: Problematic performance measures
'The cuts need to stop'
Rep. Greg Murphy, MD, discusses his bill to stop the planned Medicare reimbursement reduction.
FTC to get leadership change, new commissioner under Trump administration
Ferguson, who opposed ban of noncompetes, named to succeed Chair Khan; new commissioner Meador called for PBM regulations.
Value-based payment models: Workforce shortages are a problem
Inflation increased in November in the final significant report ahead of Fed meeting
CPI increased 0.3% in November, good for a 2.7% year-over-year increase.
Value-based payment: Health systems don’t support doctors
Value-based payment: Not all insurers are on board
How different sectors of the health care industry can overcome challenges in 2025
McKinsey & Company analyzed recent trends to explain how the health care industry can weather ongoing challenges, and capitalize on emerging opportunities, in a new report.
Value-based payment: Will it cover the cost of doing business?
Value-based payment: Sources and a summary
Value-based payment: An introduction to a study
Managing the psychological strain of physician infertility
An expert outlines some common experiences of physicians facing infertility and shares steps to optimize psychological health and support colleagues.
Congress has a rare chance to lower drug prices
PBMs are powerful middlemen that control prescription drug access for millions of Americans, and their business model is nefarious -- but currently legal.
Health care adds 53K jobs in November as unemployment inches up
Monthly report shows gains for hospitals, home health care services.
What will primary care look like in 2030?
As a result of shifts in the primary care landscape, Bain & Company has made important adjustments to their 2030 market share forecast from two years ago.
CVD, drugs, guns, crashes – hazards hinder life expectancy care for Americans
How is life different across the pond? UK babies can expect to live longer than newborn Americans.
Fixing health care starts with primary care
Community-based primary care has been hollowed out over the past 25 years, starting with the advent of electronic health records.
Are hospitals upcoding patients to boost revenue?
RAND study found hospitals have increased how frequently they say patients need the highest level of care
1 in 3 U.S. retail pharmacies have closed since 2010
The rate of pharmacy store closures has more than doubled in recent years in what researchers call an “unprecedented decline.”
Health care for older adults around the world: A slideshow
The Commonwealth Fund compares United States with other developed nations.