Policy

Situation is ‘infuriating and reckless,’ said Rep. Kim Schrier, MD, as she rips Trump administration for defunding research, planning to gut Medicaid.

Former Medicare innovation chief forecasts the future of payment for focusing on the patient.

An expert physician panel discusses how vaccine policy has gone wrong under the Trump administration, why misinformation has flourished and what individual physicians can do to win back patient trust.

Medicare data shows a shift toward larger, multispecialty and hospital-affiliated practices.

Medical Economics was on the ground in New Orleans covering the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2025.

Researchers warn federal cuts could drive mortality, medical debt and delayed care.

A majority of the public says health care cuts under the Trump administration have been made “recklessly” — including some Republicans.

New National Academy of Medicine report examines Medicare reimbursement, the RUC, and the process of determining values of medical care and services.

Relative Value Scale Update Committee responds to analysis from National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.

The American Academy of Family Physicians sounds alarm over the White House’s health agenda as Trump’s first 100 days reshape health care norms.

Novavax continues working with FDA, but case could signal a shift in broader vaccine procedures.

New survey reveals a sharp increase in deferred care due to affordability concerns — even among the insured — as employers and physicians face the fallout.

New ACP position paper outlines how unions, collective bargaining and protests could help doctors improve health care access and quality for patients.

NAACOS urges Trump Administration to ensure ACOs and value-based care are part of health policy going forward.

Experts warn that expanding health care conglomerates threaten competition, increase costs and limit independent practitioners' autonomy, urging regulatory action.

Learn how prior authorization began, why it hurts doctors and patients, and how new CMS rules and AI could finally streamline the process in 2025 and beyond.

The FDA announces a phased ban on oil-based food colorings, prioritizing children's health and promoting natural alternatives in American foods.

Telemedicine had an impact equivalent to 130,000 fewer car trips each month. Researchers say this climate impact should factor into policy decisions regarding the future of virtual care.

With burnout, worker shortages and razor-thin margins, primary care doctors are in trouble in the United States, and Medicare is not helping.

A Sermo survey reveals 23% of doctors believe banning TikTok would positively impact health care.

Businesses challenge authority to require health insurance coverage for free screenings for cancer, other ills.

Moves prompt praise from opponents of high costs of medications, PBMs.

Earl Stewart Jr., MD, FACP, discusses the role of CME and training in advancing health equity at the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2025 in New Orleans.

Earl Stewart Jr., MD, FACP, an internal medicine physician and medical director of health equity at Wellstar Health System, talks about advancing health equity at the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2025 in New Orleans.

Health care leaders must strategically approach the financial and operational changes that come with Medicare Advantage and Medicaid Managed Care requirements or risk disruptions to revenue cycle management and ultimately, revenue leakage.

Earl Stewart Jr., MD, FACP, talks about existing biases in clinical settings at the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2025 in New Orleans.

Earl Stewart Jr., MD, FACP, explains where to start with health equity in your practice at the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting in New Orleans.

Nearly two-thirds of users said they received care they couldn’t have otherwise, highlighting the stakes as Congress considers whether to extend virtual care coverage.

‘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