Policy

A webinar held by KFF on July 9 emphasized the immediate effects of the new budget bill, highlighting the impacts on Medicaid and health spending in the next decade.

Artificial intelligence (AI) transforms oncology by enhancing clinical decision-making, improving patient outcomes, and shaping future health care training, as discussed by experts at Tennessee Oncology's “Tech Innovations in Community Oncology."

The FDA's new guidance shapes drug development for myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), emphasizing trial design, patient selection, and safety reporting for better treatment outcomes.

During the “Tech Innovations in Community Oncology” meeting from Tennessee Oncology, oncologists explore artificial intelligence (AI) tools like DeepScribe to enhance documentation efficiency, reduce burnout, and improve patient engagement in clinical settings.

Accountable care organization (ACO) participation was associated with an increase in hospitals’ mean market share and with additional market share gains in more concentrated markets.

Medical societies challenge HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr's COVID-19 vaccine rollbacks, and more news updates from the week.

Artificial intelligence (AI) transforms oncology by enhancing decision-making, improving patient care, and streamlining operations, while addressing challenges in data accuracy and equity, said speakers at the Tennessee Oncology “Tech Innovations in Community Oncology."

Access to and affordability of immune checkpoint inhibitors, which can be lifesaving if patients receive them on time and under optimal circumstances, continue to top the list of reasons behind outcomes disparities for patients who have private insurance vs those who remain uninsured.

Artificial intelligence (AI) will transform community oncology, addressing workforce shortages and reimbursement challenges while enhancing patient care and operational efficiency, discussed speakers at Tennessee Oncology's “Tech Innovations in Community Oncology."

Precision oncology has entered a new phase, as data sets mature and a new wave of tools emerges to help clinicians manage cancer care over time.

The Braidwood decision maintains the status quo for many patients, keeping preventive services covered by Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), says Jeff Fitzgerald, JD.

In a webinar, panelists discuss Trump's 2025 drug pricing policies, focusing on the Most Favored Nation order, pharmacy benefit manager reform, and implications for manufacturers and patients.

Explore how the Collaborative Care Model enhances mental health access in this episode featuring Anna Bobb, MPH, executive director of the Path Forward coalition.

Ted Okon, MBA, of the Community Oncology Alliance discusses how community oncology faces a revenue crisis due to the Inflation Reduction Act's impact on Medicare reimbursement, risking patient access to vital cancer treatments.

The decision by the Supreme Court has major implications on which preventive services are required to be covered by insurance companies under the Affordable Care Act.

As Obergefell v Hodges turns 10 years, LGBTQ+ rights face renewed threats amid political shifts, impacting health care equity and access.

South Carolina had previously barred abortion clinics, including Planned Parenthood, from participating in Medicaid, leaving many patients vulnerable to uncovered treatment.

Controversy surrounds the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) first meeting under new leadership as vaccine skeptics join the panel.

Osteoarthritis leads the burden, projected to affect 50% of postmenopausal women by 2045.

The elimination of the program addressing LGBTQ+ individuals on the national suicide hotline makes reaching specialized help harder, says Hannah Wesolowski of the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Up to 257 million Americans could benefit from these prior authorization reforms that could have cross-market implications on health care plans administered through commercial insurers, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid.

Delays, denials, and endless paperwork—prior authorization isn’t just a headache for providers; it’s a barrier for patients who need timely care, explains Colin Banas, MD, MHA, chief medical officer with DrFirst.

Democratic leaders assert the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) remains vital for emergency care, countering confusion from recent policy changes affecting abortion rights and patient safety.

The country has seen historic reductions in uninsured rates and improvements in affordability since the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, the Commonwealth Fund scorecard shows.