Policy

Marschall Runge, M.D., Ph.D., joins the show to talk about what's wrong with U.S. health care — and what we can do about it.

CDC, American Heart Association publish reports quantifying consumption and offering policy recommendations.

When Medicare reimbursement skyrockets for a treatment, expect increased oversight from lawmakers and administrators.

HHS, RFK have called for a sweeping ban on 7-OH — without public data, confirmed fatalities, or expert input.

Potential changes for remote physiologic monitoring and remote therapeutic monitoring in the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

HealthTap DPC model made possible by Big Beautiful Bill Act

Money is on hold, but local health experts say it needs to keep flowing to ensure continuation of prevention and response programs.

Stephen A. Dickens, J.D., M.A.Ed, FACMPE, explains how to turn the daunting concept of strategic planning into a manageable plan.

New research shows Medicare spends $3.6 billion annually on tests and procedures that provide little benefit to older adults — and patients pay another $800 million out of pocket.

Study examines potential harm to market competition by pharmacy benefit managers and health insurers.

Physician groups slam the action as ‘irresponsible, dangerous to our nation’s health.’

Health care is propping up the U.S. employment market, one analyst says.

Rising tariffs threaten health care supply costs, impacting hospitals' financial stability. Urgent action is needed to mitigate these challenges and protect patient care.

Former HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D., explains why expanding merit-based visas for health care workers could be the key to solving America’s growing physician and workforce shortage.

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.

Beyond ‘gotcha!’: Building a modern era of humane utilization management

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.

Resolution comes as rumors swirl RFK Jr. will remove 16-member panel for being too ‘woke.’

Former HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D., urges broader recognition of the crisis beyond physicians and nurses.

President Lyndon B. Johnson, President Harry S. Truman, and the 1965 signing of the Medicare and Medicaid Act

On Medicare's 60th anniversary, President Harry Truman's eldest grandson joins the director of the Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, to reflect on Truman's vision, LBJ's 1965 signing and the program's lasting impact on U.S. health policy.

Former HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D., says immigration reform can align with national border priorities.

The two presidents were friends who agreed on the need for ‘a healthier, stronger country.’

Vaccine skeptics, critics lambaste American Academy of Pediatrics online for disrespecting parental authority, religious freedom.

The U.S. health care system is a mess. Here’s what needs to change.