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.
Telehealth advocates say Congress must not pull the plug on virtual care
ATA policy chief explains congressional power to extend flexibilities that allow Medicare to cover online visits.
Wyden pushes Bipartisan Health Care Act, Medicare reimbursement boost as government shutdown looms
The Bipartisan Health Care Act includes a supplementary boost to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule conversion factor of 3.5375 percent and extends telehealth flexibiliies.
CMS nominee Dr. Oz faces tough questions on taxes and Medicare in confirmation hearing
President Trump’s pick to lead CMS defends his record amid tax, policy questions.
Telehealth regulations in Washington, D.C.: Physicians have a powerful voice
Congressional action could help or hurt availability of telehealth, which has grown to become a major part of the U.S. health care system.
Telehealth regulations in Washington, D.C.: Taking aim at fraud, waste and abuse
Telehealth regulations in Washington, D.C.: The digital future of health care
Telehealth regulations in Washington, D.C.: Taking examples from the 50 states
Telehealth regulations in Washington, D.C.: The most pressing need in policy
Telehealth regulations in Washington, D.C.: Bipartisan support, even in an era of political division
Telehealth regulations in Washington, D.C.: Use levels in American medicine
Trump, Biden tap osteopathic physicians for White House medical care
American Osteopathic Association notes growing importance of DOs in military, civilian health care.
Trump pulls Weldon nomination to lead CDC; CMS pick Dr. Oz scheduled for hearing on Friday
Weldon has been critical of vaccine safety and efficacy.
Government shutdown explained: Will Trump, Congress avoid March 14 shutdown deadline?
Congress and President Donald J. Trump are working toward a March 14 deadline to either fund the government or have many services shutdown.
What tariffs mean for the medical device industry - and who will pay for them?
Tariffs could play a big role in what you pay for medical devices, and they may disrupt the entire industry
HHS offers $25,000 buyout offers to majority of its 80,000 employees
The Department of Health and Human Services initiates voluntary separation incentives as part of federal cost-cutting measures.
House spending plan includes some telehealth allowances, but more work is needed
ATA praises continuing resolution, ‘but there remains work to be done,’ ATA leader says.
House proposed budget would not restore Medicare reimbursement cuts to physicians
Restoring pay had majority support, but medical associations blast federal budget for ignoring that, jeopardizing patient access.
Trump touts new ‘golden age’ as jobless report shows employment steady
But federal workers feel sting in unemployment report of president’s first full month in office.
Telehealth: What’s at stake?
A slideshow of the analysis by the American Telemedicine Association.
MedPAC hammers out recommendation on doctors’ reimbursement in Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Reimbursement based on Medicare Economic Index, updated cost data, settings all in play.
FDA nominee Makary faces scrutiny over vaccine, drug controversies
HELP Committee Senators press Trump’s FDA pick on the cancelled vaccine advisory meeting, mifepristone access, transparency and agency layoffs.
Bhattacharya outlines plan to restore credibility at National Institutes of Health
Senate HELP Committee has questions for Trump nominee.
Trump: Administration will ‘keep our children healthy and strong’
President mentions some health care issues in address to Congress.
This year's top congressional medical technology priorities
AdvaMed, the Advanced Medical Technology Association, the trade group for medical device manufacturers, released a list of priorities for Congress. Here are some of the key objectives.
Trump tariffs on imports and effects on health care, explained
President Trump says it’s necessary to impose extra costs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China. What does that mean for the health care sector? Potentially, a lot.
USPSTF adds two members, seeks nominees for national board
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force taking nominations through mid-March for national panel of health care advisers.
State medical associations plead to Congress: Don’t slash Medicaid
Doctors groups from 50 states join in missive to lawmakers.
House GOP Doctors Caucus throws support to restoring Medicare reimbursement
Physicians drumming up support to counter 2.83% cut that started in January.
Time ticks on telehealth as Trump, Congress mull health care policy
Legislation would extend flexibilities for Medicare; online petition gains 21,000 signatures of support.
Trump orders ‘radical transparency’ for health care pricing
Executive order says HHS will ‘rapidly enforce’ price disclosures by hospitals, health insurers.