$7.8 billion - stop setting money on fire and just pay primary care more. Your communities will be healthier and happier.

United Health Group (UHG) recently reported their Q1 2026 results, exceeding earnings expectations with $111.7 billion in revenue—a 2% year-over-year increase. They attribute their positive performance to “improved medical cost management.” Just so we are all clear - medical cost management is code for prior authorization, downcoding, care denials, etc. They take pride in denying care because it looks good on their earnings report.

The AAFP congratulates and welcomes the medical students who matched into family medicine today. For those entering family medicine, it is the beginning of a career defined by continuity, versatility and deep community connection: bit.ly/4bbsXnG

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to testify before the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health as part of their hearing: Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: An Examination of the U.S. Provider Landscape. I spoke about an issue that affects every patient, family physician in America: the rising cost of health care. Family physicians have seen firsthand how the cost of care impacts patients. Too often, people delay care, skip medications or struggle to follow treatment plans because they simply cannot afford them. No one should have to choose between getting medical care and meeting basic needs like food or housing. During my testimony, I emphasized that strong primary care is one of the most effective ways to improve health outcomes and lower costs. I shared with lawmakers that meaningful progress will require thoughtful policy reforms, including modernizing physician payment, reducing administrative burdens like prior authorization and ensuring patients can access key primary care services without unnecessary cost barriers. Family physicians are committed to caring for patients and communities every day. I’m grateful for the opportunity to bring their voices to Congress and to advocate for policies that strengthen primary care and improve the health of our nation.

Yesterday, CVS-Aetna agreed to pay $117.7 million to settle whistleblower claims that they defrauded Medicare by submitting incorrect diagnosis codes to increase their Medicare Advantage payouts. Obvious question: Why are companies with documented histories of defrauding government programs still allowed to participate in them? Read more about the settlement: on.wsj.com/4lmV6LM

Policymakers: primary care is an essential tool to address chronic disease. New @TheGrahamCenter research shows: ⬆️ Adults and children are more with a regular source of primary care are more likely to receive key preventive services. ⬇️ For adults with chronic disease, having a usual source of primary care lowers the odds of having any hospitalization by 20% and any emergency department (ED) visit by 11%. ⬇️For children with chronic disease who regularly see a primary care clinician, the benefits are even greater. ED visits and hospitalizations for conditions that can be treated in an outpatient setting are lowered by 50%. buff.ly/imnmX6E

American Pharmacy Worker gives a behind the scenes look at our healthcare system He shows a medication costs less than $4 to dispense Since the patient has insurance, the insurance company makes them charge $97 US Health Insurance companies should be prosecuted

By big healthcare distributors, you mean McKesson, Cencora( formerly Amerisource Bergen) And Cardinal, @RepKatCammack ? They are #9, 10 and 15 on the Fortune 500. Maybe they should learn. It wasn’t so long ago when most Americans hadn’t heard what a PBM was. Now many know that #3,5,13 on the Fortune 500 BIG INSURERS have their revenues driven by the BIG PBM’s that they own.