Policy

Navigating student loan repayment as a doctor requires strategic tax planning — smart filing choices can lower payments, maximize forgiveness and enhance financial flexibility.

President Trump says it’s necessary to impose extra costs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China. What does that mean for the health care sector? Potentially, a lot.

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force taking nominations through mid-March for national panel of health care advisers.

Doctors groups from 50 states join in missive to lawmakers.

Physicians drumming up support to counter 2.83% cut that started in January.

Legislation would extend flexibilities for Medicare; online petition gains 21,000 signatures of support.

Author discusses new study that breaks down health care spending and medical conditions over a decade, and what that could mean for the future.

Executive order says HHS will ‘rapidly enforce’ price disclosures by hospitals, health insurers.

UCLA research highlights the widespread use of non-evidence-based treatments during the COVID-19 pandemic, raising concerns about the role of misinformation and health care spending.

What physicians and patients need to know about Medicaid, its history, and Trump's plans to cut hundreds of billions from the program.

AMA survey shows growing physician concerns over automated insurance denials.

Both sides support revising laws for PBM market, but Democrats and Republicans disagree on potential Medicaid changes.

A discussion about primary care with the president of the Milbank Memorial Fund.

Author describes origin of new study that breaks down health care spending and medical conditions over a decade.

A discussion about primary care with the president of the Milbank Memorial Fund.

A discussion about primary care with the president of the Milbank Memorial Fund.

NIHCM hosts online forum with prescriptions to help a sector of health care that is in crisis.

A discussion about primary care with the president of the Milbank Memorial Fund.

A discussion about primary care with the president of the Milbank Memorial Fund.

U.S. general public overestimated primary care funding by 10 times.

A discussion about primary care with the president of the Milbank Memorial Fund.

Author describes origin of new cost breakdown on health care spending over a decade.

AdvaMed, Senate Democrats warn of regulatory slowdowns and public health threats following mass layoffs at the FDA.

Deadline is at end of March, but American Telemedicine Association notes telehealth has had strong bipartisan support.

White House, HHS mull over new leadership for health care fraud enforcement.

Insurers promised change after Brian Thompson’s murder, but some seem more committed that others

In a statement to the House Ways and Means Committee, the AAFP pushes for incentives to sustain independent practices and expand rural care.

New study outlines health care spending down to the county level.

Experts prescribe ways new administration immediately could bolster primary care.

Physicians are excited about the concepts of value-based payment models. So why do so many doctors stick with fee-for-service care?