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Change is coming – and physicians might find it more difficult to get paid.

Capping out-of pocket costs for some generic drugs, increasing access to specialty drugs are among models’ goals

HHS roadmap says some flexibilities won’t be affected, but AAFP wants assurances in policies to avoid disruptions for doctors, patients.

‘Winging it’ is not the right approach when providers integrate social determinants of health into care models.

Letter calls for actions that would make it easier for doctors to participate and stay in alternative payment models

CMS collecting comments on elements of Medicare Advantage, Part D

Study examines how physicians with paid claims have greater risk of additional claims in the future.

To help practices prepare for their value-based care transition, here are three top considerations for success.

New regs could reduce administrative burdens physicians and delays in patient care.

Study finds link between race-based practice, belief that racial differences in health stem from genetics or culture

Feds announce charges in Michigan-based ring involving doctors visiting patients at home.

Study shows need for more mental health resources in primary care settings

Analyst examines factors that leave industry sectors at risk.

And how can medical facilities and practices conquer them?

Only one in four U.S. hospitals provide full transparency on prices, Patient Rights Advocate report says.

Understanding a patient's life circumstances is key to improving their health. Here's a guide for how to start.

Urgency growing as president announces end to COVID-19 public health emergency.

It's up to providers, payers and health care institutions to bring underserved groups into the system to improve health outcomes

The proposed legislation, sponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley and Maria Cantwell, aims to increase transparency of PBM business practices.

U.S. spends more but has lower life expectancy and higher death rates

Abrupt cutoff ‘would create wide-ranging chaos’ in health care, White House says.

Hospitals, school districts, financial firms, critical infrastructure are all among victims, according to the FBI.

The Inflation Reduction Act’s cap on annual out-of-pocket spending and changes to coverage gaps could save Medicare patients more than $1,000 on heart failure medications.

Probe announced as staffing storages are predicted among top concerns in health care this year.

Facing a divided Congress, healthcare advocates will be pushing for assistance in several areas, and aiming to avert cuts to key programs.

Entering a physicians partnership is not a process that should be rushed through nor taken lightly.

President, administration tout national record for health insurance coverage.

Hospital systems see far higher costs, modestly better quality than independents

Within the industry, physicians’ offices lead some measures as nursing care facilities need workers.