Policy

Health care costs money. Here’s how much the nation spent last year.

Commonwealth Fund breaks out data from state of U.S. health insurance survey.

The future of health care cybersecurity: Examining the HCCRA of 2024 and its potential impact

Zocdoc’s 2024 “What Patients Want” report highlights year-over-year trends in patient preferences, behaviors and sentiments.

Congress has just weeks to prevent a health care disaster.

Data from reports on two new West Health-Gallup polls.

ACP also calls for action on prior authorizations.

Respondents citing financial hardship as a reason for non-adherence to asthma medications had nearly double the odds of an asthma attack and more than 60% heightened risk of requiring ED care.

MedPAC starts deliberations on 2026 reimbursement recommendation to Congress.

The Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2024 would enhance elements of a final rule mandating that Medicare Advantage plans expedite the prior authorization process.

Inadequate annual payments from Medicare have led to financial insecurity among physician-owned practices, putting patients’ access to care at risk.

As health care sector readies for change in the White House, Big Cities Health Coalition outlines policy priorities for next year.

Rep. Greg Murphy, MD, discusses his bill to stop the planned Medicare reimbursement reduction.

Ferguson, who opposed ban of noncompetes, named to succeed Chair Khan; new commissioner Meador called for PBM regulations.

CPI increased 0.3% in November, good for a 2.7% year-over-year increase.

McKinsey & Company analyzed recent trends to explain how the health care industry can weather ongoing challenges, and capitalize on emerging opportunities, in a new report.

A physician researcher discusses why primary care physicians do not participate in value-based payment models.

An expert outlines some common experiences of physicians facing infertility and shares steps to optimize psychological health and support colleagues.

PBMs are powerful middlemen that control prescription drug access for millions of Americans, and their business model is nefarious -- but currently legal.

Monthly report shows gains for hospitals, home health care services.

As a result of shifts in the primary care landscape, Bain & Company has made important adjustments to their 2030 market share forecast from two years ago.

How is life different across the pond? UK babies can expect to live longer than newborn Americans.

Community-based primary care has been hollowed out over the past 25 years, starting with the advent of electronic health records.

RAND study found hospitals have increased how frequently they say patients need the highest level of care

The rate of pharmacy store closures has more than doubled in recent years in what researchers call an “unprecedented decline.”

The Commonwealth Fund compares United States with other developed nations.

Independent oncologists are important for patient health and cost-effective care

Pradeep Kumar Jain, senior director of health care at Tredence, outlined five significant predictions for 2025.

Employers face tough decisions on health care coverage as costs continue to rise.

Lawmaker discusses state of the nation’s physician workforce – and the rise of part-time practice.