Healthcare Policy

Readers weigh-in on how they would change healthcare including removing the government and insurances companies from the picture.

Pope Francis asked lawmakers to be sure healthcare laws protect "all," not just the privileged population.

New Jersey's policies toward primary care physicians are decimating its ranks and deepening a public health crisis.

Insight into CMS' 2018 MACRA final rule released earlier this week.

On Thursday, 24 Senators reached agreement on a short-term bipartisan legislation bill that would help stabilize health insurance markets.

There are long-term consequences of medical errors on patients, including emotional distress, financial well-being, and fractured family relationships.

You're granted one opportunity to change healthcare. What do you do?

Health policy experts say there are numerous concerns, issues, and programs that need Congressional attention besides the Affordable Care Act.

The HIMSS EHR association submits a letter to CMS, expressing concern and offering suggestions for MACRA payment requirements.

President Trump called the opioid epidemic a national crisis, while vowing to spend time, effort, and money to fix it.

President Trump announced a new telehealth initiative at the VA Health System this week. Also docs are undertreating opioid addiction, researchers say.

Anti-competitive trends and consolidating hospitals purchasing physician practices, are crushing patients with higher costs and poor service.

Following an action-packed morning in the Senate, the latest attempt to repeal Obamacare failed after three Republicans voted against the effort.

A study looking at care process, access, administrative efficiency, and outcomes ranks U.S. healthcare system last across the board.

Senate GOP leadership released a revised version of its healthcare bill, upping opioid crisis capital, among other changes, but Medicaid funding is still due to be cut.

A lawyer lays out three trends from upcoming investigations and criminal cases that physicians should keep in mind.

An interview with the CEO of Kaiser Permanente's medical group in California puts the problem with our health system into perspective.

On Wednesday, the House passed a bill that would limit plaintiff damages to $250,000 in most medical practice lawsuits. It moves to the Senate.

The Senate repeal and replace of Obamacare was published this week and like the House version, it faces strong resistance from medical groups.

The AMA is requesting drug makers be more transparent with pricing so that consumers know the true cost of what they are purchasing.

New survey shows difference in pay between male and female docs. CMS announces states now have until 2022 to meet Medicaid standards of care requirements.

With the GOP's efforts to repeal the ACA having gone awry, what's next for health policy? The AMA President-Elect weighs in.

Controversy continues as the GOP healthcare bill clears its first hurdles.

A lot has been said about the proposed GOP healthcare bill, but, if implemented, would it be beneficial?

In our recurring blog "Inbox," we get reader feedback on whether or not NPs and PAs are viable solutions for the physician burnout epidemic.

Are you getting anxious, just hearing the discussions surrounding the Affordable Care Act? This doctor has two options for you.

CMS says that its goal is to get a 90 percent participation rate with MACRA for all clinicians. Yes, this includes small practices.

With a new Congress and administration, there is a lot of uncertainty over what will happen with healthcare policy in 2017. Here are a few predictions.