Richard Payerchin is editor of Medical Economics.
AMR: ‘The silent pandemic’ — The state of antimicrobial resistance in medicine
An infectious disease specialist discusses the state of AMR, antimicrobial resistance, and why it is a threat to modern health care.
Biomedical research money should go toward greatest disease burden to help Americans the most: NASEM
New report identifies ‘misalignment’ between research spending and chronic diseases that affect millions of people.
2026 Medicare rules are ‘advancing site neutrality’ for pay, CMS leader says
CMS could make changes in 2026 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System.
Physician poll: Do you support federal health policy changes?
The Trump administration's health care initiatives spark debate, featuring new leadership, policy changes, and potential impacts on medical practices and health insurance. Take our quick poll to tell us what you think.
2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule has some good, some room to improve, doctor groups say
AAFP, ACP respond with optimism and some critiques in the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule: What doctors need to know now
Key regulatory changes that could affect physician pay next year.
Workplace burnout for physicians and other clinicians: a report on progress around the country
Medical director of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation discusses developments in hospitals and licensing boards.
Where health insurance payers control primary care
New study examines market share concentration and finds UnitedHealth Group’s Optum is increasing its ownership in primary care.
FDA leader touts achievements of first 100 days; NIH will cap publishing fees while disseminating research results
FDA also publishes review letters in new drug approval process.
Optum, other health insurers are gaining more and more control of primary care across the country: study
The number of primary care physicians employed by health insurance payers grew from 2016 to 2023, researchers say.
KFF analysts: Big Beautiful Bill is biggest change to U.S. health care since Affordable Care Act
Details will emerge as $1 trillion health care cut becomes largest in nation’s history, policy analysts say.
‘There is a lot of misinformation and disinformation out there’ about vaccines, says attorney in HHS lawsuit
Plaintiffs’ lawyer and vaccine advocate explains new federal case involving RFK Jr.’s directive about COVID-19 shots for healthy pregnant women and children.
‘Existential threat to vaccination’ — Physicians, public health experts sue HHS over RFK Jr’s COVID-19 vaccine directive
ACP, pediatricians, maternal-fetal medicine experts file federal case to overturn removal of COVID-19 vaccine from immunization schedule.
GLP-1s a good start to treat obesity, but patients need nutritional counseling and more, experts say
New advisory endorsed by major medical groups outlines state of health care around GLP-1 drugs and obesity treatment.
Battling burnout in health care: Changes, good and bad, over the last six years
The chief medical officer of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation discusses the state of health care burnout as of mid-2025.
Court rules against HHS restructuring; federal research going public; RFK Jr. cutting science subscriptions
Actions this week affect federal health care leader HHS staff and data.
One Big Beautiful Bill Act — physicians warn of effects on health care
America’s Physician Groups publish 7 key reasons why the national spending plan is bad for health care.
Senate passage of Big Beautiful Bill prompts another round health care warnings
Bill goes back to House and vote is expected soon as health care organizations predict dire consequences for health care.
Battling burnout in health care: AI as a new helpful assistant for physicians
CMS looks for AI experts, physicians and other clinicians to streamline prior authorizations
New payment model looks to improve patient care by reducing unnecessary treatments.
Physicians to ACIP: Trust vaccine science, or get ready for outbreaks of preventable childhood diseases
Pediatricians offer anecdotal evidence in ACIP deliberations as vaccine skepticism grows under RFK Jr.
Battling burnout in health care: An update on the Impact Wellbeing Guide
Battling burnout in health care: Do younger doctors and experienced doctors face burnout differently?
Battling burnout in health care: Peer to peer help — how does it work in health care?
Health groups praise Supreme Court ruling that affirms authority of USPSTF
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations for free screenings, procedures, could have been affected by legal challenge.
Physician private practice trends and benefits: a response to AMA data on medical practice ownership types
Leader of an organization devoted to independent practice describes the state of ownership.
Thimerosal: Preservative or poison? ACIP debates mercury-based vaccine ingredient
Vaccines become center of the medical world as ACIP meets to advise CDC.
Battling burnout in health care: Reaching a milestone to reduce stigma
ACIP votes on flu, RSV vaccines for upcoming 2025-2026 respiratory illness season
RFK-appointed panel approves vaccines for babies, youths and adults in its first official meeting.
Bring back former ACIP members, vaccine advocates say
Vaccine supporters say science is on their side, but others want more research and better guidance on getting inoculated against illness.