Policy

>

Latest News

medicaid keyboard: © momius - stock.adobe.com

Medicaid ‘at an unprecedented crossroads … progress is at risk,’ program leader says

By Richard Payerchin

November 21st 2024

CMS Medicaid chief foreshadows potential policy changes coming when President-elect Trump moves into the White House.

© shevchukandrey - stock.adobe.com

USPSTF releases the 14th Annual Report to Congress on High-Priority Evidence Gaps for Clinical Preventive Services

By Austin Littrell

November 20th 2024

© U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

CMS chief: ‘It is the greatest honor and privilege to serve in this role’

By Richard Payerchin

November 20th 2024

Poor Part D choices might be hurting patients ©Najmiarif - stock.adobe.com

Most Medicare beneficiaries risk overspending on prescription plans

By Todd Shryock

November 20th 2024

© SensSai/peopleimages.com - stock.adobe.com

Consumers have faced the challenge of limited health insurance options for the past decade, says AMA report

By Austin Littrell

November 20th 2024

More News

CMS reimbursement proposal: ©Timon - stock.adobe.com

Medicare proposes 2.6% reimbursement increase for outpatient care

Higher standards for obstetrical services are also part of the CMS proposal

Top 6 PBMs control 94% of the prescription market: ©Musthrivetosurvive - stock.adobe.com

FTC interim report shows top six PBMs control 94% of prescription fills and profit at the expense of patients

Some PBMs have ignored government compliance orders despite having two years to comply

PAI: Advice for physicians getting involved with private equity investors

PAI: Advice for physicians getting involved with private equity investors

Richard Payerchin

Physicians Advocacy Institute CEO discusses consolidation in health care.

PAI: Possible solutions to alleviate problems in health care consolidation, part 2

PAI: Possible solutions to alleviate problems in health care consolidation, part 2

Richard Payerchin

Physicians Advocacy Institute CEO discusses consolidation in health care.

PAI: Possible solutions to alleviate problems in health care consolidation, part 1

PAI: Possible solutions to alleviate problems in health care consolidation, part 1

Richard Payerchin

Physicians Advocacy Institute CEO discusses consolidation in health care.

PAI: Corporate changes in the health care marketplace, part 3

PAI: Corporate changes in the health care marketplace, part 3

Richard Payerchin

Physicians Advocacy Institute CEO discusses consolidation in health care.

PAI: Corporate changes in the health care marketplace, part 2

PAI: Corporate changes in the health care marketplace, part 2

Richard Payerchin

Published: July 1st 2024 | Updated: July 1st 2024

Physicians Advocacy Institute CEO discusses consolidation in health care.

PAI: Corporate changes in the health care marketplace, part 1

PAI: Corporate changes in the health care marketplace, part 1

Richard Payerchin

Physicians Advocacy Institute CEO discusses consolidation in health care.

PAI: Site-neutral payment for hospitals and physicians

PAI: Site-neutral payment for hospitals and physicians

Richard Payerchin

Physicians Advocacy Institute CEO discusses consolidation in health care.

PAI: Four areas of focus

PAI: Four areas of focus

Richard Payerchin

Physicians Advocacy Institute CEO discusses consolidation in health care.

PAI: Introducing the Physicians Advocacy Institute

PAI: Introducing the Physicians Advocacy Institute

Richard Payerchin

CEO discusses consolidation in health care.

supreme court: © SeanPavonePhoto - stock.adobe.com

Supreme Court rules on Idaho emergency abortion case

Physicians, hospitals weigh in on health-related judgment.

Congressional perspectives: PBM reforms

Congressional perspectives: PBM reforms

Richard Payerchin

How lawmakers can regulate PBMs.

Senator takes aim at prior auths, ‘number one administrative burden to physicians’

Senator takes aim at prior auths, ‘number one administrative burden to physicians’

Richard Payerchin

Regarding Medicare physician reimbursement, Marshall says doctors should ‘ask them why they're cutting your pay.’

The value-based health care transition requires better leadership: ©Momius - stock.adobe.com

Value-based care is the future of health care, but we need leadership to get there

Michael Abrams, MA

The broken fee-for-service model, in combination with CMS’ efforts to contain costs, promises to cripple our health care delivery system unless providers transition to a value-based care model – and soon.

© Federal Trade Commission

Corporate owners put profits ahead of patients and doctors, physician group says

Richard Payerchin

Physicians Advocacy Institute comments on federal request for information about consolidation in health care.

medicine prescription drug prices © Vitalii - stock.adobe.com

Drug pricing now and to come – it’s complicated

Richard Payerchin

Published: May 17th 2024 | Updated: May 17th 2024

Analysts ponder value, transparency and the effects of the Inflation Reduction Act.

noncompete concept: © MQ-Illustrations - stock.adobe.com

The FTC’s noncompete rule is a concerning development for physicians

Amanda Hill, JD

April 24th 2024

The ruling is going to be difficult to interpret and enforce.

people voting election poll: © rawpixel.com - stock.adobe com

ACP renews call for physicians to vote, make health care an issue for presidential election year

Richard Payerchin

April 22nd 2024

Physicians group leaders comment as part of annual gathering this month.

vaccine © anidimi - stock.adobe.com

The vaccine pricing assault that threatens public health

Richard Hughes IV, JD, MPH

April 18th 2024

Unpacking vaccine pricing: navigating policy, economics, and public health imperatives.

symbols of interoperability ©teguhjatipras-stock.adobe.com

Interoperability: some improvement, but much work remains

New study finds uneven progress in making data exchange easier and more useful

congress panorama of the capitol of the united states: © Jason Yoder - stock.adobe.com

Congressman on PBMs: ‘They've essentially become extortion artists’

Richard Payerchin

March 11th 2024

Rep. Greg Murphy, MD, discusses prior authorizations and other pending legislation in Washington.

© whitehouse.gov

IVF, cancer, prescription drugs among health care issues in president’s State of the Union 2024 address

Abortion and AI also in the mix at the national level.

medicine prescription drug prices © Vitalii - stock.adobe.com

President, Big Pharma, PBMs wrangle over high drug prices

Richard Payerchin

Critics air concerns at White House roundtable as pharmacy benefit manager volley back.

congress panorama of the capitol of the united states: © Jason Yoder - stock.adobe.com

Congress needs to crack down on PBMs, state attorneys general say

Richard Payerchin

February 28th 2024

More than half of the nation’s state top lawyers pen letter to leaders in House and Senate.

older couple reviewing medical bills ©fizkes-stock.adobe.com

Medicare to cap out-of-pocket spending on Part D prescription drugs at $2,000

Christina Mattina

February 9th 2024

Change takes effect in 2025 and could benefit more than one million Medicare beneficiaries

Introducing AIMPA: How physicians are using AI in health care

Introducing AIMPA: How physicians are using AI in health care

Richard Payerchin

February 8th 2024

A new advocacy organization for independent physicians.

Introducing AIMPA: How private equity could help medicine

Introducing AIMPA: How private equity could help medicine

Richard Payerchin

February 7th 2024

A new advocacy organization for independent physicians.

Introducing AIMPA: State regulation of medicine

Introducing AIMPA: State regulation of medicine

Richard Payerchin

February 6th 2024

A new advocacy organization for independent physicians.

Introducing AIMPA: Starting a new national group

Introducing AIMPA: Starting a new national group

Richard Payerchin

February 5th 2024

A new advocacy organization for independent physicians.

<1 2 3 4 5 6 7 >

Editorial Staff

Terms and Conditions

Contributor Guidelines

Do Not Sell My Personal Information

Contact Info

2 Commerce Drive
Cranbury, NJ 08512

© 2024 MJH Life Sciences

All rights reserved.