Policy

Vaccines become center of the medical world as ACIP meets to advise CDC.

A new perspective piece calls on health systems to stop hoarding data and start using it to improve care.

RFK-appointed panel approves vaccines for babies, youths and adults in its first official meeting.

Vaccine supporters say science is on their side, but others want more research and better guidance on getting inoculated against illness.

If we want to remain the global leader in innovation, we need to keep a strong pricing system at home and use trade deals to push our allies to pay their fair share for the medical advances they rely on.

New panel of vaccine reviewers convene first meeting to deliberate on shots against COVID-19, RSV, flu and more.

Primary care will be part of campaign to Make America Healthy Again, Health and Human Services leader says.

HHS, CMS leaders announce massive health insurance industry changes to reform prior authorization across health care.

Pledge to streamline the process comes amid growing public and government pressure, but the previous industry promises in 2018 accomplished little.

HHS Secretary RFK Jr. announces changes to cut down on improper enrollments.

Maine, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Oklahoma lawmakers approve new rules; PA organization says momentum is building for the profession.

Out-of-pocket caps protect high spenders, but many others could see their drug costs rise.

Attrition rates highlight gaps in socioeconomic diversity and equity within physician pipeline.

Trustees project Medicare hospital insurance trust fund will be depleted in 2033, three years earlier than expected.

Annual report puts depletion three years ahead of projected schedule in 2024 report.

AMGA survey finds member organizations anticipate major changes if Congress, President Trump slash Medicaid.

Senate Finance Committee publishes language that prompts new round of analysis, warnings for physicians, rural hospitals.

Funding cuts to the CDC threaten vital research and patient care for millions with autoimmune diseases, risking future treatments and public health.

All 17 former ACIP members join in assessment in new JAMA editorial.

Despite advocates and state actions, hard evidence is scant and there is no national consensus that cannabis is a medical treatment, scholars say.

The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 would add 14,000 Medicare-support training slots over seven years and codify rural residency support.

Under new legislation, patients would get far fewer suggestions to ‘ask your doctor if…’

Vaccine panel gets eight new members with no vetting, questionable backgrounds, according to doctors and mothers.

Reimbursement based on Medicare Economics Index will have a cost but ensure beneficiary access, commission says.

Earlier this week, 17 sitting members were dismissed.

Mukkamala, a Flint-based otolaryngologist recovering from brain cancer, pledges to address physician burnout, workforce shortages and access to care.

Article with CBER leader proposes road map to examine foods and pharmaceuticals to make America healthy again.

Experts examine drug pricing policies and potential effects of new tariffs on imports.

Childhood vaccination confidence is slipping.

National Institutes of Health director Bhattacharya faces questions about policies and spending.