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A stethoscope resting outside a government building, representing the Health Policy and Patient Education category and highlighting system advancements that influence how healthcare is delivered.

Research shows that millions of people miss out on essential services each year because they can’t keep up with health policy changes — leaving vital benefits unclaimed, costs unnecessarily high, and critical care protections are out of reach.

Health Policy and System Advancements Are Hard to Follow Without Clear, Patient-Centered Guidance

Today's Top Stories on Health Policy and System Advancements
Value-based care explained through patient-centered healthcare, showing a physician and care team engaging with an older patient and caregiver to support coordinated, outcome-focused care.

Value-Based Care Explained: Why U.S. Healthcare Is Shifting From Volume to Outcomes—and What That Means for Patients

Value-based care is reshaping how healthcare is delivered, measured, and paid for—but most patients are never told what that actually...
  • Older couple reviewing Medicare updates together at home, comparing coverage options to choose the plan that best fits their current health needs.

    Medicare Updates: How to Understand What’s Changing and What It Means for Your Care

    Medicare updates can shift your coverage, costs, and care from year to...

  • Doctor measuring an older patient’s waist during a consultation about the Trump drug pricing deal and new Medicare coverage for weight-loss medications.

    Trump Drug Pricing Deal with Dr. Mehmet Oz: Understanding the New Rules for Wegovy, Ozempic, and Medicare Patients

    Breaking news — November 6, 2025, 10 a.m. ET: President Donald Trump...

  • Doctor and patient reviewing medical information on a laptop illustrating how AI in healthcare supports decision-making and improves patient engagement.

    6 Benefits AI in Healthcare Is Changing How We Manage Our Health (and Why You’re Still in Control)

    AI in healthcare is reshaping how we access information, receive care, and...

  • Confident older woman researching HEDIS vs CAHPS on her laptop, learning about healthcare quality measures and patient experience differences.

    HEDIS vs CAHPS: 5 Things Every Patient Should Know About How Healthcare Is Measured

    Healthcare quality isn’t just about tests and treatments—it’s also about your experience....

Top Health Policy Glossary Terms
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These are some of the most common Health Policy and System Advancements terms people rely on every day. Think you can guess them? Hover over each image to see if you’re right.

Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)
Value-Based Medicine
Interoperability
Health Information Exchange
Meaningful Use
Administrative Duties
Other Glossary Words and Terms
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