July 15th 2025
Shelter and medical care costs rise again; Fed expected to hold rates amid tariff-fueled inflation.
Low-income patients face more health insurance denials and are less likely to successfully challenge them compared to higher-income patients
July 14th 2025
RFK Jr., Oz announce 60-day comment period for next year’s plan.
U.S. AG Pam Bondi: “Dr. Moore gave his patients a choice when the federal government refused to do so.”
July 11th 2025
The abrupt postponement of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force meeting fuels fears of political interference and upheaval in evidence-based medical guidance.
Wyden pushes Bipartisan Health Care Act, Medicare reimbursement boost as government shutdown looms
The Bipartisan Health Care Act includes a supplementary boost to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule conversion factor of 3.5375 percent and extends telehealth flexibiliies.
CMS nominee Dr. Oz faces tough questions on taxes and Medicare in confirmation hearing
President Trump’s pick to lead CMS defends his record amid tax, policy questions.
Access and transparency, AI challenges, women’s health — what directions are best for primary care?
Three experts weigh in on contemporary issues for the National Academy of Medicine.
Telehealth regulations in Washington, D.C.: Physicians have a powerful voice
Congressional action could help or hurt availability of telehealth, which has grown to become a major part of the U.S. health care system.
Telehealth regulations in Washington, D.C.: Taking aim at fraud, waste and abuse
Telehealth regulations in Washington, D.C.: The digital future of health care
Telehealth regulations in Washington, D.C.: Taking examples from the 50 states
Telehealth regulations in Washington, D.C.: The most pressing need in policy
Telehealth regulations in Washington, D.C.: Bipartisan support, even in an era of political division
Telehealth regulations in Washington, D.C.: Use levels in American medicine
Telehealth regulations in Washington, D.C.: Recent history
CMS to end key primary care payment models prematurely, citing cost and effectiveness
The agency says early termination could save taxpayers $750 million, but it raises concerns for primary care providers.
Trump, Biden tap osteopathic physicians for White House medical care
American Osteopathic Association notes growing importance of DOs in military, civilian health care.
Trump pulls Weldon nomination to lead CDC; CMS pick Dr. Oz scheduled for hearing on Friday
Weldon has been critical of vaccine safety and efficacy.
Government shutdown explained: Will Trump, Congress avoid March 14 shutdown deadline?
Congress and President Donald J. Trump are working toward a March 14 deadline to either fund the government or have many services shutdown.
What tariffs mean for the medical device industry - and who will pay for them?
Tariffs could play a big role in what you pay for medical devices, and they may disrupt the entire industry
The state of primary care: Testing the PCO Flex model
Primary Care Collaborative President and CEO Ann Greiner, MCP, discusses primary care in the U.S. health care system.
The state of primary care: Help from the president and Congress
The state of primary care: Where to start improvements
The state of primary care: A surprising finding
The state of primary care: Reasons why the system fails
The state of primary care: A tale of two cities in American health care
The state of primary care: An introduction
National Academy of Medicine Standing Committee on Primary Care: 12 Perspectives
A roundup of priorities, current trends, concerns and improvements in primary care around the United States.
HHS offers $25,000 buyout offers to majority of its 80,000 employees
The Department of Health and Human Services initiates voluntary separation incentives as part of federal cost-cutting measures.
House spending plan includes some telehealth allowances, but more work is needed
ATA praises continuing resolution, ‘but there remains work to be done,’ ATA leader says.
House proposed budget would not restore Medicare reimbursement cuts to physicians
Restoring pay had majority support, but medical associations blast federal budget for ignoring that, jeopardizing patient access.
Trump touts new ‘golden age’ as jobless report shows employment steady
But federal workers feel sting in unemployment report of president’s first full month in office.
Telehealth: What’s at stake?
A slideshow of the analysis by the American Telemedicine Association.
CDC considers allowing nonphysicians to read complex chest x-rays: What could go wrong?
The CDC requests public comment on the possibility of allowing NPPs to read chest x-rays of workers at risk for pneumoconiosis.