UnitedHealth to drop Medicare Advantage plans for 600K people
UnitedHealthcare says it’s dropping some of its Medicare Advantage plans that collectively cover 600,000 people.
Medicaid, Medicare may cover weight loss drugs under new pilot program: report
Blockbuster weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound have surged in popularity, but high prices have left them out of reach for many obese Americans.
UnitedHealth Group addresses DOJ investigations
Thursday night, the insurance giant admits it is under at least two DOJ investigations for allegedly defrauding the federal taxpayer-funded medicare program.
UnitedHealth Group addresses DOJ investigations into alleged Medicare fraud
Thursday night, the insurance giant admits it is under at least two DOJ investigations for allegedly defrauding the federal taxpayer-funded medicare program.
Medicare program gives dementia caregivers free support
A new no-cost Medicare program, GUIDE, is now available nationwide to provide comprehensive support and resources for family caregivers of dementia patients, aiming to improve patient outcomes and reduce caregiver burden
Dementia caregivers get free support through new Medicare program
A new no-cost Medicare program, GUIDE, is now available nationwide to provide comprehensive support and resources for family caregivers of dementia patients, aiming to improve patient outcomes and reduce caregiver burden
'Egregious overstep': Texas advocacy group speaks on ICE accessing Medicaid data
The Trump administration has struck a deal to give immigration officials access to Medicaid enrollees' personal data. It's expected ICE will use the information to try to track down immigrants who may not be living legally in the US.
Rural hospitals prepare for financial hits, potential closures under GOP's $1 trillion Medicaid cut
One analysis reveals that over 300 hospitals may be in danger of closing under the Republican legislation which will slash roughly $1 trillion in Medicaid funding over ten years.
Wisconsin abortion ban, court strikes down 1849 law
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state’s 1849 abortion ban in a decision released Wednesday.
48 Texans charged in nationwide $14.6 billion healthcare fraud takedown
48 Texans are among 324 individuals nationwide indicted in a massive health care fraud crackdown. These schemes involve over $14.6 billion in alleged losses to federal health care programs.
FDA expands warning about rare heart risk with COVID vaccines
The FDA, under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has taken another step to question the safety of Covid-19 vaccines.
Parkland Health offers free testing on HIV Testing Day
On Friday, June 27, Parkland Health and Walgreens will offer free HIV testing at select Dallas locations to combat the ongoing epidemic in Dallas County.
Parkland Health offers free HIV testing at Walgreens for National HIV Testing Day on Friday
On Friday, June 27, Parkland Health and Walgreens will offer free HIV testing at select Dallas locations to combat the ongoing epidemic in Dallas County.
Supreme Court: States can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood
Public money can't be used on abortion services, but Medicaid patients use Planned Parenthood for things like contraception and cancer screenings.
Cook Children's Medical Center sounds alarm on rising child gun injuries
Cook Children's Medical Center is urging gun safety awareness due to a significant increase in firearm-related injuries among children, emphasizing safe storage and the hidden dangers of even BB guns.
HHS, led by vaccine skeptic RFK Jr., cancels contract to fight flu viruses
The Health and Human Services Department, led by vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has canceled $766 million in payments to develop a vaccine against pandemic flu viruses.
FDA will limit approval for seasonal COVID vaccines: What to know
Healthy younger adults and children will no longer be automatically approved for annual COVID-19 vaccines under a new policy from the FDA.
New guideline declares 'urgent need' for IUD insertion pain relief options
Doctors are being called to offer pain relief options to patients undergoing an intrauterine device (IUD) insertion procedure.
First blood test for Alzheimer’s diagnosis cleared by FDA
Millions of Americans with the common dementia could benefit from less invasive diagnostic, experts say.
Fort Worth children's hospital's colorful display challenges insurance-axing bill
125 colorful cardboard kids outside a Fort Worth children's hospital represent thousands of young patients who stand to have their insurance cut by proposed Texas legislation.