Policy

House committee begins deliberations on federal budget reconciliation bill, which includes Medicaid.

As use of artificial intelligence grows rapidly in health care, the American Medical Association brought together an expert panel to highlight policy changes, transparency concerns and implications for physician practices.

Energy & Commerce Chair Rep. Brett Guthrie spells out need for changes to Medicaid.

Three House committee leaders speak out on spending plan up for debate today.

Expert physicians discuss the urgent need to rebuild trust in vaccines amid rising skepticism and misinformation during the Trump administration, emphasizing the role of physicians in public health.

Republican committee chair says Medicaid claims are unfounded, but advocacy groups, Democrats are predicting dire consequences.

Panel discusses need for communication and importance of primary care in relation to oncology and cancer treatments.

Ultraprocessed foods, oil-based dyes are FDA targets as part of Make America Healthy Again initiative.

Public health communicator and digital strategist to lead the American Medical Association — the nation’s largest physician group.

Make America Healthy Again, HHS all on the agenda this week in U.S. Senate.

The Stanford University-trained doctor and wellness influencer is Trump’s new nominee for the nation’s top public health role.

National Comprehensive Cancer Network holds policy summit on collaboration in oncology, primary care.

Situation is ‘infuriating and reckless,’ said Rep. Kim Schrier, MD, as she rips Trump administration for defunding research, planning to gut Medicaid.

Former Medicare innovation chief forecasts the future of payment for focusing on the patient.

An expert physician panel discusses how vaccine policy has gone wrong under the Trump administration, why misinformation has flourished and what individual physicians can do to win back patient trust.

An expert physician panel discusses how vaccine policy has gone wrong under the Trump administration, why misinformation has flourished and what individual physicians can do to win back patient trust.

Medicare data shows a shift toward larger, multispecialty and hospital-affiliated practices.

Michael Fenster, MD — better known as Chef Dr. Mike — joins the show to discuss the importance of eating healthy.

Medical Economics was on the ground in New Orleans covering the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2025.

Researchers warn federal cuts could drive mortality, medical debt and delayed care.

A majority of the public says health care cuts under the Trump administration have been made “recklessly” — including some Republicans.

New National Academy of Medicine report examines Medicare reimbursement, the RUC, and the process of determining values of medical care and services.

Relative Value Scale Update Committee responds to analysis from National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.

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.

New ACP position paper outlines how unions, collective bargaining and protests could help doctors improve health care access and quality for patients.

NAACOS urges Trump Administration to ensure ACOs and value-based care are part of health policy going forward.

Brian Outland, PhD, discusses what 2025's health care shifts mean for physicians at the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2025 in New Orleans.

Discover how the communication freeze impacts the Physician Fee Schedule and compliance in healthcare, ensuring you stay informed and compliant.