Healthcare Reform

The commentary by Tom Sullivan on health care reform in Vermont presents a compelling case for a collaborative approach among stakeholders to address the state's pressing health care challenges. Sullivan, president emeritus and professor of law and political science at the University of Vermont, emphasizes the need for an evolved regulatory

Massachusetts lawmakers have recently passed two significant health care reform bills aimed at addressing critical issues within the state's health care system. These legislative measures focus on reducing drug prices and increasing oversight to prevent financial mismanagement in health care facilities. The new laws are seen as a response to

The perception of time often changes as we age, with many feeling that it speeds up. This phenomenon is linked to the brain's decreasing need to process new information. As we grow older, fewer new experiences mean time seems to fly by. Conversely, being deeply engaged in a task can slow our perception of time. This reflection on time sets

The 2025 Medicare physician payment schedule has sparked significant concern among healthcare providers, particularly due to the proposed 2.83% cut in reimbursement rates. This marks the fifth consecutive year of reductions, leading to extensive financial strain on physician practices. Despite vocal opposition from the American Medical Association

Public, quality healthcare in the United States is a contentious topic provoking intense debate. Despite the U.S. leading globally in healthcare spending, it lags behind other developed nations with similar GDPs in terms of life expectancy, signaling systemic inefficiencies. The present profit-driven structure of the healthcare system, primarily

The recent bipartisan agreement reached by legislators to fund the federal government includes significant provisions impacting healthcare. This stopgap funding bill, released on a Tuesday, primarily focuses on healthcare reforms, particularly targeting the role and business practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), extending telehealth