Policy

American Hospital Association asks for collaboration to implement a new policy guide addressing major issues across U.S. health care and medicine.

Clubfoot is treatable, yet too many children still go without care. Family physicians and pediatricians have a critical role in closing this gap.

Did you know that 45% of Americans misread their drug labels?

Here's a place to start the discussion when patients ask about one of the hottest issues across medicine and health care.

A new JAMA proposal would treat primary care as a public utility, pooling the dollars payers already spend on it into a single state fund that pays practices directly, with no new spending needed to start.

The top news stories in medicine this week.

A policy expert explains what physicians need to know when patients ask about the changing prices of their medicines.

What happens to healthcare if patients can’t afford it?

AMA survey shows doctors are skeptical about the latest promises about streamlining prior authorizations.

The Commonwealth Fund examines health care across developed nations and finds dismal results for the United States.

Policies are needed now to rein in private equity investments and protect physicians and patients.

The top news stories in medicine this week.

Private equity draws a lot of negative comments from doctors, but is it actually a good thing for medicine?

Physicians Foundation president discusses CMS request for information about physician-owned hospitals.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dismissed the two vice chairs of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force effective May 11, prompting immediate condemnation from the American Medical Association and other public health groups.

Armed with a new ruling, Democrats launch another effort to kill prior auth in WISeR payment model now running in six states.

Insurers and federal officials say prior authorization is moving into the digital age. Physicians are still waiting to see whether the burden actually drops.

When it comes to filling prescriptions, having a nearby pharmacy isn't always enough.

Everyday prescriptions such as atorvastatin, lisinopril and metformin are now on the federal price comparison site, though experts say insured patients still may pay less through their plans.

What physicians should know about treatment options for patients with obesity — and why they need to be advocates

Federally qualified health centers offer primary care to millions, and their role has never been more critical

Dem doctors in Congress say USPSTF is not broken and HHS secretary should not try to fix it.

Patients and policy makers should know a key part of the U.S. health care system is crumbling

Executive faces up to 20 years in prison for collecting more than $450M for unneeded durable medical equipment.

Immigration can help this segment: Here’s what physicians need to know