The new law eliminates a federal loan program that has been particularly helpful for medical students from lower-income backgrounds in rural and underserved urban areas.

In a recent Senate hearing, expert witnesses argued that the healthcare affordability crisis is driven by a fundamental lack of transparency and unchecked market consolidation.

New data shows healthcare hiring cooling in the second quarter, with sharp drops in nursing and technician roles opposing modest gains in physician and pharmacy jobs.

The proposed rule for the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule seeks suggestions to replace the AMA committee that assesses the resources necessary for physicians to provide high-quality services.

Increases are expected to mainly affect stand-alone Part D plans, not the drug coverage offered as part of Medicare Advantage.