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Experts prescribe ways new administration immediately could bolster primary care.

Physicians have complained that Medicare reimbursement rates have not kept pace with inflation, and now in 2025, are dealing with a 2.83% reimbursement cut. There's little chance of relief in sight. How did we get here?

Some enrollments were costing the government more than $3,000 per enrollee

Most dismissed employees are non-union employees with less than a year in their position

What will the plans of RFK Jr., Trump’s new secretary of health and human services, mean to physicians and patients?

The Senate voted 52-48 in favor of Kennedy — Sen. Mitch McConnell the lone Republican to oppose Kennedy’s nomination.

The Senate voted along party lines to advance the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for health secretary to the floor for a final vote, likely Thursday.

A study of the medical economics of ultraprocessed foods, diabetes and pharmaceutical revenues.

House Ways and Means Committee considers suggestions on Making America Healthy Again.

Rise means Fed unlikely to cut rates anytime soon

It remains unclear how Trump's executive order on workforce reductions will impact federal health agencies.

Congress could rectify the situation in upcoming spending bill or with pending legislation.

Legislators question Health and Human Services leaders about potential for wrongful disclosure of private health information.

Gallup, Emory University post findings about highest priorities for government leaders right now.

Agency logs national data for transition month between Biden and Trump administrations.

WSJ: Department of Government Efficiency examines payment and contracting systems.

AdvaMed points to supply chain risks if tariffs are applied to medical devices

Kennedy’s controversial nomination advances to a full Senate vote after a 14-13 party-line decision.

Meeting includes statements for and against Kennedy, known for vaccine skepticism.

Health care organizations react to president’s declaration on imported medicines and medical equipment.

A slideshow with statements of support.

Legislation could counter total 6.43% budget cut, but time is ticking away, doctors say.

Sen. Cassidy, a physician and HELP Committee chairman, was "struggling" with RFK Jr.’s nomination at the conclusion of Thursday’s confirmation hearing.

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee pressed Kennedy on past comments regarding vaccine safety, Medicare knowledge and drug pricing as confirmation vote looms.

Administration, advocates could find common ground with opportunities to improve health care for physicians and patients.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nominee for HHS secretary, clashed with senators over his views on vaccines, abortion access and health care finances in his first confirmation hearing.

President’s priorities are not changing, and there was to be no pause to Medicaid and some other spending programs, White House says.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to face senate confirmation hearing to become secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

White House says assistance going directly to people won’t be affected by temporary pause.

Survey identifies stark partisan divide in attitudes over vaccine mandates