Richard Payerchin

President Lyndon B. Johnson, President Harry S. Truman, and the 1965 signing of the Medicare and Medicaid Act

The leader of a lifestyle medicine program discusses the importance of nutrition and dietary training for physicians.

The two presidents were friends who agreed on the need for ‘a healthier, stronger country.’

Vaccine skeptics, critics lambaste American Academy of Pediatrics online for disrespecting parental authority, religious freedom.

Synthetic opioid sold at stores and online is ‘a recipe for a public health disaster.’

The leader of a lifestyle medicine program discusses the importance of nutrition and dietary training for physicians.

The leader of a lifestyle medicine program discusses the importance of nutrition and dietary training for physicians.

News spreads about a possible shakeup coming for U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

Consumer and patient protections are in two bills that have support of doctors in Congress.

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.

Insurer announces goals for 2026 as House of Representatives takes up review of PAs and other elements of Medicare Advantage.

Here are key provisions that physicians need to know about the proposed rule.

An infectious disease specialist discusses the state of AMR, antimicrobial resistance, and why it is a threat to modern health care.

Study becomes the latest to confirm earlier research and suspicions about potential bad effects of consolidation in health care.

An infectious disease specialist discusses the state of AMR, antimicrobial resistance, and why it is a threat to modern health care.

An infectious disease specialist discusses the state of AMR, antimicrobial resistance, and why it is a threat to modern health care.

An infectious disease specialist discusses the state of AMR, antimicrobial resistance, and why it is a threat to modern health care.

An infectious disease specialist discusses the state of AMR, antimicrobial resistance, and why it is a threat to modern health care.

An infectious disease specialist discusses the state of AMR, antimicrobial resistance and why it is a threat to modern health care.

New report identifies ‘misalignment’ between research spending and chronic diseases that affect millions of people.

CMS could make changes in 2026 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System.

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.

AAFP, ACP respond with optimism and some critiques in the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

Key regulatory changes that could affect physician pay next year.

Medical director of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation discusses developments in hospitals and licensing boards.

New study examines market share concentration and finds UnitedHealth Group’s Optum is increasing its ownership in primary care.

FDA also publishes review letters in new drug approval process.