Politics

MedPAC proposes a new funding formula, but federal budget does not make up gap for 2.83% cut in 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

ATA policy chief explains congressional power to extend flexibilities that allow Medicare to cover online visits.

The Bipartisan Health Care Act includes a supplementary boost to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule conversion factor of 3.5375 percent and extends telehealth flexibiliies.

President Trump’s pick to lead CMS defends his record amid tax, policy questions.

American Osteopathic Association notes growing importance of DOs in military, civilian health care.

Weldon has been critical of vaccine safety and efficacy.

Congress and President Donald J. Trump are working toward a March 14 deadline to either fund the government or have many services shutdown.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

NIHCM hosts online forum with prescriptions to help a sector of health care that is in crisis.

AdvaMed, Senate Democrats warn of regulatory slowdowns and public health threats following mass layoffs at the FDA.

Deadline is at end of March, but American Telemedicine Association notes telehealth has had strong bipartisan support.

Experts prescribe ways new administration immediately could bolster primary care.

Scorecard has bad marks for health care system that devotes rhetoric and attention — but not money — to primary care.