Imagine a world where a life-saving medical device, relied upon by millions, slips through regulatory cracks due to underfunding, leading to unforeseen injuries or even fatalities. This scenario is not far-fetched, as patient advocacy groups, clinicians, and nonprofits raise alarms over the current
Imagine a healthcare system where billions of dollars in funding hang in the balance, directly affecting the ability of hospitals to serve some of the most vulnerable populations in the nation, and this is the reality unfolding with the recent guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
I'm thrilled to sit down with James Maitland, a renowned expert in healthcare policy and economics, with a deep focus on drug pricing programs and hospital administration. With decades of experience analyzing the intersection of policy and healthcare delivery, James offers unparalleled insights
What happens when a sweeping federal policy collides with the fragile infrastructure of state healthcare systems, leaving millions of low-income families who rely on Medicaid as a lifeline at risk? Across the nation, a new mandate threatens to upend their access to care. With the recent
Setting the Stage: A Storm Brewing in Healthcare Privacy and Power Imagine receiving a text message from your pharmacy, not about a prescription refill, but urging you to oppose a state law that could reshape the healthcare landscape. This scenario unfolded for thousands of Louisiana residents in
Imagine a healthcare system where states are held accountable for both the cost and quality of care across all payers, from Medicare to commercial insurance, aiming to curb skyrocketing expenses while ensuring better patient outcomes. This vision drives the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
