Policy

Bill goes back to House and vote is expected soon as health care organizations predict dire consequences for health care.

From ghost patients and fake genetic tests to DME laundering rings and opioid pill mills, the DOJ’s 2025 health care fraud crackdown paints a sobering picture of a system under attack — and a federal response gaining traction.

New payment model looks to improve patient care by reducing unnecessary treatments.

Justice Department charges 324 defendants, including 96 licensed medical professionals, in sweeping nationwide takedown that reveals a surge in transnational, telehealth and opioid schemes.

Pediatricians offer anecdotal evidence in ACIP deliberations as vaccine skepticism grows under RFK Jr.

A review of more than 400,000 patients shows deprescribing works to reduce medication overload in overload adults, but effects on hospital visits and death are less clear.

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations for free screenings, procedures, could have been affected by legal challenge.

Confidence in federal public health agencies fell sharply from 2020 to 2024 — but Americans’ trust in personal physicians and local health departments has since rebounded to pre-pandemic levels.

Vaccines become center of the medical world as ACIP meets to advise CDC.

A new perspective piece calls on health systems to stop hoarding data and start using it to improve care.

RFK-appointed panel approves vaccines for babies, youths and adults in its first official meeting.

Vaccine supporters say science is on their side, but others want more research and better guidance on getting inoculated against illness.

If we want to remain the global leader in innovation, we need to keep a strong pricing system at home and use trade deals to push our allies to pay their fair share for the medical advances they rely on.

Rebekah Bernard, MD, looks at how experts are challenging the burdens of Maintenance of Certification, advocating for physician autonomy and alternative pathways.

New panel of vaccine reviewers convene first meeting to deliberate on shots against COVID-19, RSV, flu and more.

Primary care will be part of campaign to Make America Healthy Again, Health and Human Services leader says.

HHS, CMS leaders announce massive health insurance industry changes to reform prior authorization across health care.

Pledge to streamline the process comes amid growing public and government pressure, but the previous industry promises in 2018 accomplished little.

HHS Secretary RFK Jr. announces changes to cut down on improper enrollments.

Paul Berggreen, M.D., president of the American Independent Medical Practice Association (AIMPA), joins the show to discuss the current state of private practice.

Maine, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Oklahoma lawmakers approve new rules; PA organization says momentum is building for the profession.

Out-of-pocket caps protect high spenders, but many others could see their drug costs rise.

Attrition rates highlight gaps in socioeconomic diversity and equity within physician pipeline.

Trustees project Medicare hospital insurance trust fund will be depleted in 2033, three years earlier than expected.

Annual report puts depletion three years ahead of projected schedule in 2024 report.