Medical consumables such as syringes, sutures, catheters and gauze, as well as personal protective equipment like gloves and masks, are all receiving scrutiny.

Justin Osmond joins the show to talk about breaking through self-imposed limits and his upcoming keynote at the HCLA Virginia 2025 Fall Conference.

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Out-of-pocket costs for popular diabetes and weight-related medications nearly doubled in 2025, with nearly universal prior authorization requirements, according to new JAMA research.

Direct primary care can transform rural health care and empower physicians to provide personalized care.

How to partner to drive better patient outcomes and control costs

New patient monitoring device doesn’t require wearables or cameras

The top news stories in medicine today.

From Rhode Island to California, states are experimenting with ways to funnel more money into primary care, though it’s uncertain whether those investments can rein in overall health costs.

RFK Jr. targets surge in autism diagnoses with treatment, research projects.

New research finds that physicians with significant student debt are more likely to work longer hours and report symptoms of burnout.

Glooko enhances diabetes care by acquiring Monarch Medical, expanding its solutions from outpatient to inpatient glycemic management for improved patient outcomes.

The top news stories in medicine today.

The White House says new cost applies only to new applicants, but health care leaders warn of risks for workforce shortages.

The "Yes, and" in personalized health care

Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices sparks comments from pro-vaxxers.

Morphic Medical launches RESET, a non-surgical treatment for obesity and diabetes, offering safe, effective weight loss and blood sugar control.

Donald Berwick, M.D., M.P.P., joins the show to talk about the future of medical research.

The top news stories in medicine today.

Committee supports improving the testing levels for all pregnant women; physicians question ACIP’s analysis methods.

Health Care Cost Institute analysis highlights shrinking investment, wide state variation and sharper rural reliance on primary care.

ACIP ties in vote on requiring a doctor’s order, so the committee chair broke the tie with a ‘no.’

A study of more than 3 million Medicare Advantage beneficiaries shows patients in value-based, senior-focused primary care organizations see their physicians more often and with greater continuity than those in fee-for-service settings.

Medicaid cuts threaten essential care for special needs children, risking their health and increasing costs. There is a better solution.