Policy

‘Overly creative’ programs tally up to $2.7B in spending that will end, according to CMS.

Trump nominee Dr. Oz sets Medicare agenda with price transparency, detecting fraud

Experts say the lack of a consistent payment mechanism through Medicare has become a major roadblock to adoption.

Global Healthy Living Foundation urges CDC to simplify shared decision-making and risk-based guidance as coverage rates drop.

Medicare Economic Index would better reflect doctor expenses while ensuring patient access, AMA says.

Formal vote comes ahead of June report to Congress on pay in Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

Without clear pricing, patients can end up paying thousands more than necessary.

Addressing the unique, complex needs in women’s health care while improving care, easing the burden on OB-GYNs, and ensuring adequate payment.

The impact of these tariffs on the global market has been significant. What's next for investors?

Association previously expressed grave concerns about the effect of tarrifs.

In a statement to the House Ways and Means Committee, the AAFP pushes for incentives to sustain independent practices and expand rural care.

Data for 2023 show decrease from 2021, but doctors still experience more burnout than other workers, survey finds.

Are your patients' medications about to get more expensive?

Quoting anonymous sources, Wired reports that CMS Director Mehmet Oz, M.D., M.B.A., said CMS can save money by having AI avatars meet with patients in some circumstances.

Trump's tariff announcements led to a stock market meltdown with trillions of dollars of losses from retirement accounts — at least on paper. What now? Here's what investors should consider.

Combined organization now serves more than 20 million members and 1,700 employers

Groups say that tariffs could unfairly jeopardize patient care

In a 60-minute panel, the directors of regulatory and legislative affairs with the American College of Physicians discussed hot topics in health policy at the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2025 in New Orleans.

In a recent podcast appearance, the billionaire former member of “Shark Tank” ripped into insurance companies and defended physicians.

Strategies to ensure health equity were the subject of a panel discussion at the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2025 in New Orleans.

Physicians Advocacy Institute publishes figures on five-year decline.

The time is now to create an action plan that fits your practice when it comes to cutting costs and raising revenue streams. Read Medical Economics Insider to get started.

Between President Trump's tariff plan and sweeping layoffs at the FDA and HSS, the medical device industry is facing an uncertain future.

The evolving landscape of Medicaid work requirements

How will federal leadership and employment changes affect the American health care system?

‘The revolution begins today,’ new HHS Secretary RFK Jr. says.

Merged organizations pledge to advance innovative technologies to improve patient care.

In many states, nurse practitioners are gaining greater permission to practice and prescribe independently, with varying levels of physician oversight. What do physicians think of this trend? See our exclusive physician survey results to find out.

Introducing the inaugural issue of Medical Economics Insider, featuring practical tips and expert interviews on medical practice finance, plus exclusive survey data on how physicians feel about nurse practitioner independence.

Nearly 1,900 of the nation’s top scientists warn that funding cuts and censorship put medical advances at risk.