Politics

Understanding the process of campaigning and why more doctors need to get involved in politics.

The budget continuing resolution does nothing to address cuts to Medicare reimbursement, and physicians are going to pay the price

Health care organizations respond to ‘mixed bag’ bill.

Commonwealth Fund breaks out data from state of U.S. health insurance survey.

The future of health care cybersecurity: Examining the HCCRA of 2024 and its potential impact

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.

Jay w. Lee, MD. MPH, FAAFP, board member at the AAFP and medical director at Integrated Health Partners of Southern California, discuss how to overcome vaccine hesitancy in patients.

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