As President Donald Trump and the Republican Party prepare to govern with a larger share of the popular vote but smaller congressional majorities than in 2016, they are faced with the significant challenge of navigating healthcare reform. The GOP must balance past failures, current circumstances,
In a significant move to address the long-standing issue of declining physician reimbursements, a bipartisan bill introduced in Congress aims to block the proposed Medicare pay cuts for 2025 while also increasing physician pay. The Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act seeks to
The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a significant shift in healthcare delivery, compelling many healthcare providers to adopt telehealth as a vital alternative to traditional in-person consultations. This rapid expansion was enabled by regulatory flexibilities, which raised concerns about the
The City Council of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, has taken a bold step by passing a resolution that declares the city a "safe haven" for gender-affirming health care. This move comes in response to an increasingly hostile state environment for transgender individuals, marked by restrictive
Government intervention in the health care sector, particularly through price regulation, has long been a contentious issue. While the intent behind such regulations is often to make health care more affordable and accessible, the reality is that these measures frequently lead to market distortions
A system that allows patients and employers in the United States to compare healthcare services should not only focus on pricing but also on the quality of care provided. To make such a tool genuinely useful, comparisons based on the quality of healthcare are essential. Efforts to empower patients
