Policy

A roundup of priorities, current trends, concerns and improvements in primary care around the United States.

The Department of Health and Human Services initiates voluntary separation incentives as part of federal cost-cutting measures.

ATA praises continuing resolution, ‘but there remains work to be done,’ ATA leader says.

Restoring pay had majority support, but medical associations blast federal budget for ignoring that, jeopardizing patient access.

But federal workers feel sting in unemployment report of president’s first full month in office.

A slideshow of the analysis by the American Telemedicine Association.

The CDC requests public comment on the possibility of allowing NPPs to read chest x-rays of workers at risk for pneumoconiosis.

West Health and Gallup survey highlights growing concerns over medical debt across income and demographic groups.

Reimbursement based on Medicare Economic Index, updated cost data, settings all in play.

HELP Committee Senators press Trump’s FDA pick on the cancelled vaccine advisory meeting, mifepristone access, transparency and agency layoffs.

Senate HELP Committee has questions for Trump nominee.

President mentions some health care issues in address to Congress.

AdvaMed, the Advanced Medical Technology Association, the trade group for medical device manufacturers, released a list of priorities for Congress. Here are some of the key objectives.

The transaction positions Wellvana as a leading value-based care enabler, extending services to approximately one million Medicare patients across 40 states.

Outbreak spurs HHS guidance on potentially deadly disease.

Navigating student loan repayment as a doctor requires strategic tax planning — smart filing choices can lower payments, maximize forgiveness and enhance financial flexibility.

President Trump says it’s necessary to impose extra costs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China. What does that mean for the health care sector? Potentially, a lot.

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force taking nominations through mid-March for national panel of health care advisers.

Doctors groups from 50 states join in missive to lawmakers.

Physicians drumming up support to counter 2.83% cut that started in January.

Legislation would extend flexibilities for Medicare; online petition gains 21,000 signatures of support.

Author discusses new study that breaks down health care spending and medical conditions over a decade, and what that could mean for the future.

Executive order says HHS will ‘rapidly enforce’ price disclosures by hospitals, health insurers.

UCLA research highlights the widespread use of non-evidence-based treatments during the COVID-19 pandemic, raising concerns about the role of misinformation and health care spending.

What physicians and patients need to know about Medicaid, its history, and Trump's plans to cut hundreds of billions from the program.

AMA survey shows growing physician concerns over automated insurance denials.

Both sides support revising laws for PBM market, but Democrats and Republicans disagree on potential Medicaid changes.

A discussion about primary care with the president of the Milbank Memorial Fund.

Author describes origin of new study that breaks down health care spending and medical conditions over a decade.

A discussion about primary care with the president of the Milbank Memorial Fund.