April 30th 2025
The American Academy of Family Physicians sounds alarm over the White House’s health agenda as Trump’s first 100 days reshape health care norms.
Novavax continues working with FDA, but case could signal a shift in broader vaccine procedures.
New survey reveals a sharp increase in deferred care due to affordability concerns — even among the insured — as employers and physicians face the fallout.
April 29th 2025
New ACP position paper outlines how unions, collective bargaining and protests could help doctors improve health care access and quality for patients.
April 28th 2025
NAACOS urges Trump Administration to ensure ACOs and value-based care are part of health policy going forward.
Trump anti-DEI order targets medical associations and businesses in the health care sector
Order goes far beyond removing DEI from the government, but is reaching into the private sector, as well
AAFP’s prescription for primary care success in 2025
By helping family physicians, the new Congress and administration would bolster health care across the nation.
Ensuring safety and compliance when prescribing GLP-1 drugs in online health care
How telehealth organizations, med spas and other nontraditional providers can lead the charge on GLP-1 medications.
How health care providers can stay compliant with HIPAA audit changes
HHS-OIG’s recommended changes to the audit program aim to strengthen data protections.
CRISPR-Tuberculosis Blood Test gains FDA breakthrough designation
Platform allows for highly precise detection of disease-specific cell-free DNA
Pharma company offers free epinephrine to schools
ARS Pharmaceuticals is offering two cartons of neffy nasal spray to schools, including ongoing replacement doses
ACP expresses support for proposed Medicare $2 Drug List Model
The potential CMS model would set a $2 copayment for common generic drugs in an effort to improve medication adherence.
Trump withdraws from World Health Organization, makes several other health-related moves
Executive orders issued on first day of presidency impact various health initiatives
ATA to Trump administration: Let’s talk telehealth
American Telemedicine Association publishes policy priorities for new president.
Lawmakers, experts weigh in on Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program
Democrats claim credit, vow to fight against repeal; patient advocacy group offers critique.
Trump administration should continue momentum on tackling the medical debt crisis
After running on a platform of bringing economic relief, President Trump must strengthen, not dismantle, existing programs.
Health care policy priorities for 2025: MGMA publishes its agenda - a slideshow
President-elect Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20. MGMA says this is what he and Congress should focus on for health care.
Private equity and hospital-affiliated physicians are more expensive than independent docs
The number of doctors working for hospitals and private equity-backed firms is on the rise
HHS: Ozempic, Wegovy will be part of Medicare Part D drug price negotiations this year
New prices would take effect in 2027.
DEA announces new rule for telehealth controlled substance prescriptions
The administration announced three new telehealth rules, making permanent some temporary pandemic-era flexibilities and establishing new patient protections.
MedPAC recommends tying Medicare physician reimbursement to Medicare Economic Index
Choice is up to Congress, but plan presents a raise for 2026, with additional money for primary care.
2025 health care agenda: Pharmacy benefit manager regulation
Rep. Greg Murphy, MD (R-North Carolina), discusses reforms he hopes Congress will consider this year.
2025 health care agenda: HBOT for veterans health care
2025 health care agenda: The IRA 9/13 rule
Former CDC director issues special report on the U.S. physician shortage
Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH, former CDC director, co-authored a special report on the physician shortage in the U.S., published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
2025 health care agenda: Medicare Advantage abuses
Congress and health care in 2025: Diversity, equity and inclusion in medical schools
FDA proposes rule to limit addictive nicotine in cigarettes, other smoking products
Agency projects major health effects for the better if nicotine amount is reduced to nonaddictive levels.
Congress and health care in 2025: Medicare cuts in physician pay
Rep. Greg Murphy, MD, (R-NC), discusses reforms he hopes Congress will consider this year.
A new definition of obesity is needed, expert analysts say
Clinical and preclinical are distinctions that could guide patient treatment, public health and medical policy going forward, according to study commission.
Congress and health care in 2025: AI prescribing medicine
46% of Americans are skeptical of Trump’s policies to lower health care costs
A new West Health-Gallup survey found that nearly half of Americans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction regarding health care costs.
Congress and health care in 2025: More regulation over tobacco and nicotine
Inflation up 0.4% in December, 2.9% for 2024
Economists expect Fed to pause rate cuts in the short term
Congress and health care in 2025: Disrupting the status quo, and vaccine skepticism