AMA welcomes MedPAC’s move toward Medicare reform
By Bruce A Scott, MD, President, American Medical Association “For those who study Medicare—such as the experts at Medicare Payment
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Health Care – General
Navigating the Maze: A Look at Health Insurance Complexities and Consumer Protections
(By Kaye Pestaina, Michelle Long, Meghan Salaga, and Rayna Wallace for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Mar 03, 2025) The
Read MoreWhat Does the Federal Government Spend on Health Care?
(By Juliette Cubanski, Alice Burns, and Cynthia Cox for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Feb 24, 2025) Congressional Republicans and
Read MoreHumana looks to deepen meaning of ‘value-based care’
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Few buzzwords are as popular in healthcare as “value-based care.” But understanding of
Read MoreThe twofold challenge of an older population — and how systems are adapting
(By Kelly Gooch and Kristin Kuchno for Becker’s Hospital Review) In less than a decade, older Americans are projected to
Read MoreWhite House forms ‘Make America Healthy Again’ commission
(By Madeline Ashley for Becker’s Hospital Review) President Donald Trump has signed an executive order creating the Make America Healthy
Read MoreMontana Looks To Regulate Prior Authorization as Patients, Providers Decry Obstacles to Care
(By Mike Dennison for KFF Health News) HELENA, Mont. — When Lou and Lindsay Volpe’s son was diagnosed with a
Read MoreHow Does U.S. Life Expectancy Compare to Other Countries?
(Source – The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jan 31, 2025) Between 2019 and 2022, the U.S. experienced a sharper decline
Read MoreIndiana bill puts prior authorization in the crosshairs
(By Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) An Indiana lawmaker has reintroduced legislation that would cap all prior authorization rates
Read MoreHow Does the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Impact Health and Health Care?
(By Rakesh Singh for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jan 21, 2025) With President Trump now in office, his cabinet
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