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U.S. medical school enrollment crossed the 100,000 threshold for the first time this year.

After much anticipation, the Senate voted against dueling partisan proposals today to address the expiration of Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits.

CMS this week provided guidance to states on changes to Medicaid stemming from the passage of H.R. 1 earlier this year.

The much-anticipated vote on Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits is expected later this week, and it’s unclear if any proposal will meet the 60-vote threshold needed to advance.

Despite an ever-increasing demand, fewer family doctors are practicing in U.S. rural areas, according to research published in The Annals of Family Medicine. In recognition of the problem, efforts have been made to develop the rural workforce; however, the study shows the continuing loss of physicians has outpaced gains and the trend contributes to existing disparities rural communities’ experience.

Americans shopping for plans on Affordable Care Act marketplaces are bracing for significant increases—and some may opt out of coverage if costs double, according to a new survey.

CMS will save $12 billion on the 15 commonly used drugs included in the second phase of the agency’s price negotiation program, federal officials announced late last month.

A new flu variant has public health researchers on alert heading into the winter holidays.

Earlier this month, the Trump administration made moves to address the rising cost of the popular GLP-1 drugs by negotiating deals with two of the largest manufacturers, Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk.

This year, HAP released an action plan for Pennsylvania hospitals and policymakers to improve maternal health quality, equity, and access. Following our inaugural Maternal Health Summit, we’re spotlighting promising practices and innovations that Pennsylvania hospitals have implemented to improve care for moms and babies.