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Former HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D., explains why thousands of ready-to-practice clinicians remain sidelined.

Former HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D., backs targeted immigration reform to support U.S. health care.

Former HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D., says policy barriers are preventing thousands of qualified international clinicians from filling critical gaps in U.S. health care.

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.”

Richard H. Hughes IV, J.D., M.P.H., joins the show to talk about the recent lawsuit filed against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

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.

Here’s a summary about health care regulations and changes coming in the nation’s newest spending plan supported by congressional Republicans.

Actions this week affect federal health care leader HHS staff and data.

Bill goes back to House and vote is expected soon as health care organizations predict dire consequences for health care.

Pediatricians offer anecdotal evidence in ACIP deliberations as vaccine skepticism grows under RFK Jr.