August 25th 2025
Legislative solutions can incentivize research and development for lifesaving antimicrobials.
August 20th 2025
Leading pediatrics group urges protection for infants as RFK Jr. escalates feud over vaccine policy.
67 health organizations sign letter urging faster access and coverage
August 19th 2025
Measles data reveals critical blind spots in public health reporting, highlighting the urgent need for transparent, localized health information.
August 18th 2025
New JAMA research undercuts Kennedy’s rationale for dismissing CDC vaccine panel.
‘American health care is struggling’ – Assistant AG discusses morality, money and medicine
Antitrust chief says the nation is at an inflection point to restore competition or pay more money for less choice and more aggravation.
What Donald Trump's election means for pharma: Insight from the 2024 Global Pharma and Biotech Summit
A panel at the Financial Times’ 2024 Global Pharma and Biotech Summit in London analyzed what the re-election of Trump could mean to the pharmaceutical industry.
Doctors in the House of Representatives
A slideshow with physicians elected to the House of Representatives for the next Congress.
Donald Trump is president elect: What does he think of health care?
A look at what happened in the former president’s first term, and his plans for his second term.
Senators pitch site-neutral payment policy framework
Doctors, ambulatory surgical centers, hospitals all could be affected; plan includes hospital reinvestment for those that need it.
Reforms needed in Medicare Advantage, cybersecurity, congressman says
Rep. Greg Murphy, MD, discusses PBMs and new blockbuster antiobesity drugs, and predicts election success for former president Donald Trump.
‘It is just a real gut punch’ – Physician in Congress discusses proposed reduction in Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Rep. Greg Murphy, MD, is sponsoring legislation to improve Medicare pay to doctors.
Medicare Advantage problems are getting worse, not better, lawmakers say
Senator, representatives send letter asking CMS to increase oversight.
What they’re saying about the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act
Physicians and sponsors in Congress explain why the bipartisan bill is needed.
Legislation would block Medicare cut, increase 2025 physician reimbursement
Representatives have bipartisan support in House, numerous backers among health organizations.
Trump troubles and Harris headaches: Voters stressing out as presidential election nears
American Psychological Association announces results from national ‘Stress in America’ survey in presidential election season.
What physicians need to know about the Corporate Transparency Act
The Corporate Transparency Act, part of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2021, requires disclosure of all beneficial owners of entities, with harsh penalties for those businesses who ignore this requirement.
ACP joins call to keep health insurance tax credits for ACA Marketplace plans
Congressional action needed before premium tax credits expire at end of 2025.
FDA names new medical device chief
Michelle Tarver takes over the lead role at CDRH after serving as interim director since July
Biden administration proposes expanded coverage of free birth control, other preventive services
Consequences of cutting Medicare physician reimbursement
AMGA posts survey results forecasting effects on patient services if reduction happens in 2025.
Jobs, health care access on the line if Medicare makes another cut to physician reimbursement: survey
AMGA poll makes clear: ‘This is an inflection point … this is just not sustainable.’
Reps back reforms to Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, starting with physician reimbursement
Letter calls for prompt action to avert cut scheduled for 2025, says doctors’ pay should cover cost of actually delivering care to patients.
Trump and Harris on health care: Policy experts make their predictions
Business consultant BRG convenes analysts for look at health care direction under the presidential candidates.
Physicians in politics: Advice about running for office
Physicians in elected office share their thoughts about campaigning, elections and public service.
Physicians in politics: A day in Congress
Physicians in politics: Policy, financial insecurity and health
Physicians in politics: Good policy can lead to better health
Physicians in politics: Common language, different beliefs
Physicians in politics: Why run for office?
Physicians in politics: Why doctors need to get involved
Physicians in politics: The anatomy of an attack ad
Physicians in politics: On patient reaction and doctor leadership
U.S. needs to recognize value of primary care – and pay for it, AAFP leader says
The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, health care consolidation and the next president all can affect the nation’s health through primary care.
Feds must regulate ‘ghost guns’ made from untraceable components, physicians say
Doctors file brief for case pending at U.S. Supreme Court.