Policy

HHS Office of Inspector General is tracking the huge increase in spending, with a call to action for possible payment reform.

A regional inspector general for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services explains oversight of a multi-billion-dollar trend in Medicare spending.

Katie Russell, J.D., partner at Brown Immigration Law, joins the show to discuss how medical practices should respond if ICE agents arrive — and how to stay compliant while protecting patients and staff.

KFF and The Washington Post surveyed more than 2,700 U.S. parents on their views of children’s health, vaccines and trust in institutions. The findings reveal what pediatricians and primary care physicians are up against — and where trust still lives.

President Trump vows to slash prices for weight-loss drugs down to $150, sparking investor concerns and renewed debate over U.S. drug pricing policy.

Joint KFF/Washington Post survey finds broad bipartisan support for food regulation — and sharp divides on vaccines and trust in public health institutions.

A regional inspector general for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services explains oversight of a multi-billion-dollar trend in Medicare spending.

At the MGMA Leaders Conference 2025, Jason Jobes of Norwood shares a practical blueprint for helping physician practices transition to value-based care.

Patients are paying attention, but not all messages are true.

Jason Jobes of Norwood says successful value-based care transitions depend less on strategy, and more on communication, alignment and expectation setting.

Jason Jobes of Norwood explains why meaningful physician engagement in value-based care starts with simple conversations, not dashboards or data dumps.

Jason Jobes of Norwood explains why meaningful physician engagement in value-based care starts with simple conversations, not dashboards or data dumps.

Jason Jobes of Norwood discusses how smaller physician groups can find success in value-based care — and why partnerships may be the key.

Jason Jobes of Norwood explains how practices can balance revenue maximization with compliance as regulators intensify audits and scrutiny over coding accuracy.

Jason Jobes of Norwood shares why mastering data interpretation is key to driving performance and reimbursement under VBC.

Jason Jobes of Norwood outlines why taking the right amount of financial risk — and investing in infrastructure — is essential for practices transitioning to VBC.

A regional inspector general for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services explains oversight of a multi-billion-dollar trend in Medicare spending.

David Tawes, M.A., regional inspector general at HHS-OIG, joins the show to discuss Medicare’s $15 billion skin substitute boom, fraud risks and how policymakers aim to curb abuse without limiting patient care.

A revised CMS notice late on Oct. 15 said claims for Physician Fee Schedule and other payment programs will be processed and paid in a timely manner. The exceptions are claims for programs that have expired, such as telehealth flexibilities.

Jason Jobes of Norwood explains why the move toward value-based care is both necessary and challenging — and what physician practices can do to prepare.

Lawmakers, governor approve bill allowing more scrutiny of health care deals.

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement unveils a four-step framework to help hospitals and practices measure inequities the same way, turning goals into actionable metrics.

A regional inspector general for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services explains oversight of a multi-billion-dollar trend in Medicare spending.

A regional inspector general for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services explains oversight of a multibillion-dollar trend in Medicare spending.

Pfizer was at the White House late last month; AstraZeneca touts expansion in Virginia.