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Patient Safety Organizations: Expired Listing for MedExpress PSO

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has issued a notice regarding the expired listing of MedExpress PSO as a Patient Safety Organization. This notice serves to inform the public and relevant parties of this administrative change.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has published a notice requesting public comment on proposed new agency information collection activities. The comment period is open until April 10, 2026.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection Comment Request

The Federal Register is requesting public comment on a proposed collection of information by a government agency. The document indicates a server error and is not currently accessible.

Patient Safety Organizations: Voluntary Relinquishment for Vizient PSO

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has published a notice delisting the Vizient TM PSO (PSO number P0007) from its list of Patient Safety Organizations. This action is effective January 7, 2026, following the PSO's voluntary relinquishment of its status.

Medicare Drug Price Negotiation: Manufacturer Participation in Third Cycle

CMS announced that 15 drug manufacturers have chosen to participate in the third cycle of Medicare drug price negotiations. These negotiations, part of the Inflation Reduction Act, will determine prices for selected high-expenditure drugs, with negotiated prices effective beginning in 2028.

Physician AI Use Doubles, Confidence Grows Amid Skill Loss Concerns

The American Medical Association's latest survey reveals that 81% of physicians now use AI in their practices, a significant increase from 38% in 2023. While confidence in AI's clinical benefits grows, concerns persist regarding potential skill loss and patient interpretation of results without physician oversight.

AMA Survey on Trust in Health Information

A recent survey highlights that Americans continue to trust physicians and medical organizations, like the AMA, for health information, despite declining confidence in federal health agencies. The AMA emphasizes its commitment to providing accurate, evidence-based guidance to patients.

MedPAC Recommends Medicare Physician Payment Increase

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) recommended that Congress increase Medicare physician payments by an additional 0.5 percent for 2027. The American Medical Association (AMA) welcomed the recommendation, highlighting the need for stable payments to protect patient access to care.

HHS Proposed Rule for Health Insurance Exchanges 2027 Payment Parameters

HHS, through CMS, has issued a proposed rule outlining benefit and payment parameters for Health Insurance Exchanges for the 2027 plan year. The proposal includes changes to risk adjustment programs, user fees, marketing practices, and plan options, with a public comment deadline of March 13, 2026.

Crackdown on Health Care Fraud

The Trump Administration announced a major crackdown on health care fraud, including deferring $259.5 million in federal Medicaid funding to Minnesota and imposing a nationwide moratorium on Medicare enrollment for certain DMEPOS suppliers. The initiative aims to prevent fraud before it occurs and protect taxpayer dollars.