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Findings by The Physicians Foundation point to an epidemic of medical misinformation and disinformation in the United States.

Exclusive results of a survey of Medical Economics’ physician audience.

America’s Physician Groups also sound alarm on possible changes to USPSTF.

HHS, RFK have called for a sweeping ban on 7-OH — without public data, confirmed fatalities, or expert input.

Money is on hold, but local health experts say it needs to keep flowing to ensure continuation of prevention and response programs.

Physician groups slam the action as ‘irresponsible, dangerous to our nation’s health.’

Health care is propping up the U.S. employment market, one analyst says.

Rising tariffs threaten health care supply costs, impacting hospitals' financial stability. Urgent action is needed to mitigate these challenges and protect patient care.

The President shared letters to pharma CEOs on Truth Social Thursday, giving them 60 days to match U.S. drug prices to the lowest rates in other wealthy nations.

Beyond ‘gotcha!’: Building a modern era of humane utilization management

Resolution comes as rumors swirl RFK Jr. will remove 16-member panel for being too ‘woke.’

Vaccine skeptics, critics lambaste American Academy of Pediatrics online for disrespecting parental authority, religious freedom.

News spreads about a possible shakeup coming for U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

Consumer and patient protections are in two bills that have support of doctors in Congress.

Why lower-cost alternatives struggle to gain ground

House hearing includes witness testimony about patient care, financial costs, and what needs changing.

ACIP recommended barring additive that already was largely discontinued, and now RFK Jr. formally agrees.

New report identifies ‘misalignment’ between research spending and chronic diseases that affect millions of people.

New study projects thousands of deaths, rural hospital closures, and billions in lost economic output from Medicaid policy changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

New tariffs of up to 200% could hit medications from the European Union and beyond, raising alarms over affordability, access and supply for physicians and patients.

The Trump administration's health care initiatives spark debate, featuring new leadership, policy changes, and potential impacts on medical practices and health insurance. Take our quick poll to tell us what you think.

Medicare Advantage plans often mislead ESRD patients, causing confusion and access issues to dialysis care, highlighting the need for better support and transparency.

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

U.S. AG Pam Bondi: “Dr. Moore gave his patients a choice when the federal government refused to do so.”

The abrupt postponement of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force meeting fuels fears of political interference and upheaval in evidence-based medical guidance.

FDA also publishes review letters in new drug approval process.

Details will emerge as $1 trillion health care cut becomes largest in nation’s history, policy analysts say.

Plaintiffs’ lawyer and vaccine advocate explains new federal case involving RFK Jr.’s directive about COVID-19 shots for healthy pregnant women and children.

ACP, pediatricians, maternal-fetal medicine experts file federal case to overturn removal of COVID-19 vaccine from immunization schedule.