Policy

Accountable care organizations boosted Medicare’s bottom line and improved patient outcomes in 2024, with physician-led groups reporting the strongest results.

Bobby Mukkamala, M.D., president of the American Medical Association, spoke on top physician struggles in this exclusive interview with Medical Economics.

After years of waiting, physicians with federal student loans finally have a clearer repayment roadmap. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act brings sweeping changes to repayment plans, forgiveness rules and borrowing limits — and doctors need to act now to stay on the most efficient path.

Silencing one channel without building credible alternatives risks leaving patients less informed and physicians more burdened.

New analysis argues that Medicare’s payment system undervalues cognitive effort in primary care, contributing to physician shortages and reduced patient access.

Finance Committee holds hearing on administration’s plan for health care in 2026.

Senate Finance Committee holds hearing on administration’s 2026 plan for American health care.

Florida surgeon general says school immunization rules will be scrapped; some changes would need lawmakers’ approval as pediatric leaders warn of outbreak risks. Medical groups speak out in opposition to the move.

In House Health Subcommittee hearing, they ask the same thing about RFK and the Trump administration.

Joint essay adds to collective criticism of HHS secretary’s handling of health care.

Gary Price, M.D., MBA, joins the show to discuss health equity, medical misinformation and The Physicians Foundation's latest report.

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.

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.

Analysis of more than 17,000 privately insured adults finds significant declines in out-of-pocket costs, but no relief from high premiums or medical debt.

‘Medical schools talk about nutrition but fail to teach it,’ per HHS, Department of Education.

American Osteopathic Association President Robert G.G. Piccinini, DO, D.FACN, discusses his background and a quick way for physicians to be leaders.

Rapid technology advancements is creating gaps ICD-10 codes can’t fill

Legislative solutions can incentivize research and development for lifesaving antimicrobials.

Anders Gilberg, SVP of government affairs at MGMA, joins the show with health policy updates from Washington.

Anders Gilberg, SVP of government affairs at MGMA, joins the show with health policy updates from Washington.

Patients in value-based care practices were nearly 28% more likely to receive full guideline-directed therapy.

‘Precedents thinking’ and what other businesses have to teach health care about cutting administrative burdens.