UnitedHealthcare lawsuit: Physicians allege delay, deny, underpay practices
UnitedHealthcare is accused of owing more than $900,000 in independent dispute resolution awards after using a federal law to deny, delay and underpay out-of-network providers.
UnitedHealthcare is accused of owing more than $900,000 in independent dispute resolution awards after using a federal law to deny, delay and underpay out-of-network providers.
Dallas neurologist charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child, medical license suspended
A Dallas neurologist has been charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child and has temporarily lost his medical license.
A Dallas neurologist has been charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child and has temporarily lost his medical license.
UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect shouts as he appears in court: video
Luigi Mangione, the man suspected in the targeted killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, shouted to a crowd of media members as he entered court in Pennsylvania on Tuesday for an extradition hearing.
Luigi Mangione, the man suspected in the targeted killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, shouted to a crowd of media members as he entered court in Pennsylvania on Tuesday for an extradition hearing.
Most Americans believe health care coverage for everyone is government's responsibility, poll finds
A recent poll shows that while most of the nation thinks health care coverage should be available for everyone, others are split on their views of the Affordable Care Act.
A recent poll shows that while most of the nation thinks health care coverage should be available for everyone, others are split on their views of the Affordable Care Act.
UnitedHealthcare accused of relying on AI algorithms to deny Medicare Advantage claims
UnitedHealthcare’s denial rates for skilled nursing centers 'experienced particularly dramatic growth.'
UnitedHealthcare’s denial rates for skilled nursing centers 'experienced particularly dramatic growth.'
WIC program aims to provide young families with access to healthy food
It’s the 50th year of a federally funded food program that helps low-income families with children eat better. Still, the Women, Infants, and Children or WIC program wants to help more families put healthy groceries in their baskets.
It’s the 50th year of a federally funded food program that helps low-income families with children eat better. Still, the Women, Infants, and Children or WIC program wants to help more families put healthy groceries in their baskets.
Rockwall woman survives brain tumor, returns to same hospital as nurse
42-year-old Erica Cash went from a patient at Texas Health Rockwall to one of its news licensed vocational nurse. But she says the journey was not easy.
42-year-old Erica Cash went from a patient at Texas Health Rockwall to one of its news licensed vocational nurse. But she says the journey was not easy.
ChatGPT outperformed doctors in diagnostic accuracy, study reveals
A study reveals ChatGPT-4 outperformed doctors in diagnosing medical conditions, but skepticism and underutilization of AI tools hinder its integration into healthcare.
A study reveals ChatGPT-4 outperformed doctors in diagnosing medical conditions, but skepticism and underutilization of AI tools hinder its integration into healthcare.
Trump nominates Dr. Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Donald Trump says he is nominating TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Donald Trump says he is nominating TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Is it flu or COVID? At-home tests can now tell you
While symptoms of the flu and COVID are similar, the viruses that cause each illness are different. New tests this winter season can tell you at home what you’re sick with.
While symptoms of the flu and COVID are similar, the viruses that cause each illness are different. New tests this winter season can tell you at home what you’re sick with.
Measles cases rose by more than 20% worldwide last year: Here's why
"Far too many children are still dying from this preventable disease," the CDC says.
"Far too many children are still dying from this preventable disease," the CDC says.
Denton VA Clinic holds grand opening for new, expanded facility
VA leaders say it's a significant expansion from the old clinic, both in size and ability to treat matters like mental health.
VA leaders say it's a significant expansion from the old clinic, both in size and ability to treat matters like mental health.
Fort Worth research lab's multimillion-dollar robot could help diagnose Alzheimer's disease earlier
Without a patient having to wait to see a specialist, the robot can run approximately 3.9 million tests per year on a specific blood sample versus manually running about 486,000 per year.
Without a patient having to wait to see a specialist, the robot can run approximately 3.9 million tests per year on a specific blood sample versus manually running about 486,000 per year.
Medicare premiums increasing in 2025
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
FDA wants to pull decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines
The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.
The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.
Texas hospitals now required to ask about patients' citizenship
Texas hospitals must now collect information on a patient's citizenship status.
Texas hospitals must now collect information on a patient's citizenship status.
Nationwide IV fluid bag shortage hits North Texas hospitals
The DFW Hospital Council admits local hospitals have been impacted, but they are not in panic mode yet. However, that’s not the case in other parts of Texas.
The DFW Hospital Council admits local hospitals have been impacted, but they are not in panic mode yet. However, that’s not the case in other parts of Texas.
Dallas pharmacy owner with aspiring Hollywood career sentenced to federal prison for healthcare scam
The Dallas pharmacy owner was trying to make it in Hollywood. But now, he’s headed to federal prison.
The Dallas pharmacy owner was trying to make it in Hollywood. But now, he’s headed to federal prison.
Popular weight loss drugs could help with alcohol, opioid addictions: study
A new study suggests weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could provide a promising new treatment for substance use disorders.
A new study suggests weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could provide a promising new treatment for substance use disorders.
Biden administration proposes making over-the-counter birth control free, including condoms
Private health insurance would fully cover over-the-counter birth control methods, such as condoms, the "morning after" pill, and daily oral contraceptives under a newly-proposed rule.
Private health insurance would fully cover over-the-counter birth control methods, such as condoms, the "morning after" pill, and daily oral contraceptives under a newly-proposed rule.