September 15th 2025
New national poll highlights partisan divides and confusion as federal policy shifts under RFK Jr.’s HHS.
CMS announces application details as RFK calls it ‘the largest investment ever made’ to improve rural health.
MGMA, Accountable for Health offer analyses of 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
September 12th 2025
Comments published about next year’s Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
CMS is at a decision point: How to improve regulation while maintaining access
President Trump posts 17 letters addressed to pharma CEOs demanding lower drug prices in 60 days
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.
A real solution for the prior authorization problem
Beyond ‘gotcha!’: Building a modern era of humane utilization management
White House and CMS tap Amazon, Apple, Google and other tech giants to drive patient-centered digital health initiative
Amazon, Apple, Google and other major players join CMS in their mission to break down data silos, “kill the clipboard” and empower patients with real-time health information.
Senators affirm independence of U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Resolution comes as rumors swirl RFK Jr. will remove 16-member panel for being too ‘woke.’
Immigration and the physician shortage: It's not just physicians
Former HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D., urges broader recognition of the crisis beyond physicians and nurses.
Medicare at 60: Two presidents, one vision for a healthier America
President Lyndon B. Johnson, President Harry S. Truman, and the 1965 signing of the Medicare and Medicaid Act
Immigration and the physician shortage: Merit-based health care visas support border security
Former HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D., says immigration reform can align with national border priorities.
Medicare at 60: President Johnson’s signature brought life to President Truman’s vision
The two presidents were friends who agreed on the need for ‘a healthier, stronger country.’
AAP: Eliminate nonmedical exemptions for vaccines for schoolchildren
Vaccine skeptics, critics lambaste American Academy of Pediatrics online for disrespecting parental authority, religious freedom.
What's broken in medicine—and how to fix it: The rise of misinformation
The U.S. health care system is a mess. Here’s what needs to change.
HHS, RFK Jr. target synthetic opioid 7-OH aiming to avert the next national addiction crisis
Synthetic opioid sold at stores and online is ‘a recipe for a public health disaster.’
Immigration and the physician shortage: Physicians can help drive immigration reform
Former HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D., urges doctors and practices to communicate the need for policy change.
What's broken in medicine—and how to fix it: Healthy aging
AMA ‘deeply concerned’ that RFK Jr. could fire USPSTF members
News spreads about a possible shakeup coming for U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
Immigration and the physician shortage: Why D.C. isn't acting on skilled health care immigration
Former HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D., discusses why, despite bipartisan potential, the issue keeps getting sidelined.
What's broken in medicine—and how to fix it: Even a veteran doc can be surprised
Immigration and the physician shortage: Residency bottlenecks and visa limits
Former HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D., explains why thousands of ready-to-practice clinicians remain sidelined.
What's broken in medicine—and how to fix it: Equity in technology
Immigration and the physician shortage: Expanding merit-based visas could ease workforce shortages
Former HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D., backs targeted immigration reform to support U.S. health care.
Immigration and the physician shortage: A 'win-win,' says Tom Price, M.D.
Former HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D., says policy barriers are preventing thousands of qualified international clinicians from filling critical gaps in U.S. health care.
What's broken in medicine—and how to fix it: The AI hype train
'Medicare Done Right,' explained: A conversation with Susan Dentzer, president and CEO of America's Physician Groups
Susan Dentzer, president and CEO of America's Physician Groups, sat down with Medical Economics to discuss APG's latest report on Medicare reform, "Medicare Done Right."
Lawmakers target prescription drug advertising, ‘enforcement gaps’ against surprise billing
Consumer and patient protections are in two bills that have support of doctors in Congress.
Decoding the biosimilar paradox: Policy reforms, increased transparency and patient education
Why lower-cost alternatives struggle to gain ground
'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
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