Politics

Congress has just weeks to prevent a health care disaster.

Data from reports on two new West Health-Gallup polls.

ACP also calls for action on prior authorizations.

MedPAC starts deliberations on 2026 reimbursement recommendation to Congress.

The Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2024 would enhance elements of a final rule mandating that Medicare Advantage plans expedite the prior authorization process.

Inadequate annual payments from Medicare have led to financial insecurity among physician-owned practices, putting patients’ access to care at risk.

As health care sector readies for change in the White House, Big Cities Health Coalition outlines policy priorities for next year.

Rep. Greg Murphy, MD, discusses his bill to stop the planned Medicare reimbursement reduction.

Ferguson, who opposed ban of noncompetes, named to succeed Chair Khan; new commissioner Meador called for PBM regulations.

CPI increased 0.3% in November, good for a 2.7% year-over-year increase.

Community-based primary care has been hollowed out over the past 25 years, starting with the advent of electronic health records.

Independent oncologists are important for patient health and cost-effective care

Lawmaker discusses state of the nation’s physician workforce – and the rise of part-time practice.

The clock is ticking for lawmakers to approve policies that could affect U.S. health care.

There’s a tasty stock market stew simmering into 2025.

O’Neill tapped to serve as deputy secretary, Bhattacharya to lead National Institutes of Health.

Proposals would require more public data on prior authorization processes and whether those advance health equity.

Will it take effect? Biden proposal would be finalized in Trump’s term, and his pick to lead HHS has spoken against antiobesity drugs.

With the majority of devices manufactured outside the U.S., any increase in tariffs is likely to drive up health care costs

On behalf of Patients for Safer Nuclear Medicine, we object to the content of Cathy Sue Cutler’s column dismissing efforts to improve nuclear medicine safety and transparency.

President-elect Donald Trump's nominations for major positions of leadership in health care in his new administration—including HHS, CMS, CDC, FDA, NIH and surgeon general.

Dave Weldon, MD, Marty Makary, MD, MPH, FACS, and Janette Nesheiwat, MD, are the President-elect’s picks for CDC director, FDA commissioner and surgeon general.

CMS Medicaid chief foreshadows potential policy changes coming when President-elect Trump moves into the White House.

Brooks-LaSure describes achievements in her final national leadership call.

How many people will be affected if Congress does not extend premium tax credits for ACA insurance?

Famed television host will join RFK Jr. ‘to take on the illness industrial complex,’ president-elect says in news reports.

From promises of widespread forgiveness to halted payments, followed by a chaotic mess of legal disputes over repayment plans, federal student loan borrowers are on an emotional rollercoaster.

As we prepare for a new Congress in January, it’s essential to ensure legislators and their staff fully understand the implications of nuclear medicine policy shifts on patient care and medical innovation.

Trump taps vaccine skeptic Kennedy at HHS to 'make America healthy again.'

CPI up 0.2% for the month, up to 2.6% overall