Congress faces a government shutdown without a stopgap measure passed by September 30. This and other decisions in the coming weeks will affect how Americans access healthcare.
The 340B Rebate Model Pilot has sparked mixed reviews. While it has the potential to increase transparency, it introduces operational and financial risks for providers.
Even as medical schools are innovating to increase the physician pipeline, new financial barriers and J-1 visa delays threaten to worsen the physician shortage and widen existing health disparities.
Preserving the integrity and evidence-based approach of the USPSTF is essential for clinical recommendations, access to preventive services, and a more equitable healthcare system.
Despite legal protections for providers offering abortion services across state lines, medical professionals continue to face considerable uncertainty and the persistent threat of legal repercussions.
Health systems face difficult decisions based on new rules and restrictions, which may leave many community members with few local options for gender-affirming care.
The unprecedented participation in Match Day 2025 reflects both opportunities for and challenges to building a resilient and equitable healthcare system for the future.
While Medicaid work requirements may reduce program costs, they would put 36 million people at risk of losing coverage—with negative impacts on access and population health.
61 senior strategy executives at US health systems shared what they think about key healthcare trends, what keeps them up at night, and where they are making strategic investments for the future.
Immigration enforcement actions have created uncertainty, fear, and a burden for providers caring for immigrants. Meanwhile, foregone or disrupted care may lead to greater public health ramifications.