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Walkout earlier this month was the largest for health care workers in U.S. history.

Kentucky medical school scores $16 million to enhance, develop programs.

Health insurance drops again in yearly figures of consumer price index.

Why has innovation in health care not kept pace with other sectors of the economy? Harman Dhawan, founder and CEO of Bikham Healthcare, offers his take and some possible solutions.

Report: ‘Endless greed’ costs nation billions of dollars and health of patients.

Various state, regional and national definitions share some common attributes, but don’t all measure the same things; comment period is open now.

ATA praises move, predicts ‘Super Bowl for telehealth’ coming in 2024.

Association calls for no PFS reduction, reforming prior authorizations

Physician wages are part of the equation too, according to new report by The Commonwealth Fund.

Even excluding pregnancy-related costs, women spend $266 more per year than men

New analysis has eight strategies because now is the time “to get serious about the policy changes we need to really rebuild and reimagine primary care.”

CMS to make offer in February 2024 for prices to take effect in 2026.

Most White patients don’t believe racism exists in medicine. Learning about it can change their perspectives and support for policies promoting equality.

Our country must do better against a disease that has become a national silent killer. There is a way for primary care to join the fight.

Report finds money spent on developing new payment programs exceeded savings from them

Senators formally introduce act that has been in discussion since summer.

How physicians benefit from standardized operating rules

White paper argues for reconsideration of weight as a chronic disease with multiple causes and consequences.

Copay accumulators, maximizers could reduce access to prescription medications among non-whites

Among six categories studied, only physicians had lower rates than general population

Federal investigators allege kickbacks, money laundering in Texas.

Funds will go primarily to clinics treating historically underserved groups

Informational webinar scheduled for this week for physicians, other clinicians and practice managers.

Patients with greater health risks had more screenings and more savings, without extending full health insurance in New York City.

Legislation has bipartisan support, but critic says it’s throwing money at a problem with no guarantee it will help.