Texas fugitive gets prison for $61M in Medicare fraud involving foot baths, genetic tests
A Texas man who fled after pleading guilty to a multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud scheme has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison.
A Texas man who fled after pleading guilty to a multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud scheme has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison.
Annual CDC mobile lung screenings for coal miners begins in April across several states See where
The annual Centers for Disease Control (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) black lung screenings for coal miners will start in April across several states.
The annual Centers for Disease Control (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) black lung screenings for coal miners will start in April across several states.
Florida hospital sues to evict patient who refuses to leave for months
A Florida hospital is suing a former patient who it says has refused to leave for five months after being medically cleared and formally discharged.
A Florida hospital is suing a former patient who it says has refused to leave for five months after being medically cleared and formally discharged.
Americans skipping meals or cutting back on other needs to afford health care, poll finds
As millions of Americans endure the financial burden of rising health care costs, some admit to making sacrifices to cover their expenses like skipping meals, according to a new poll.
As millions of Americans endure the financial burden of rising health care costs, some admit to making sacrifices to cover their expenses like skipping meals, according to a new poll.
DOJ says JD Vance comments on Medicaid funding 'have no weight'
Federal attorneys are downplaying VP JD Vance’s comments on Medicaid funding as Minnesota fights to block the Trump administration's announced pause. Read more here.
Federal attorneys are downplaying VP JD Vance’s comments on Medicaid funding as Minnesota fights to block the Trump administration's announced pause. Read more here.
NY AG James orders NYU Langone Health to resume transgender youth health program
New York Attorney General Letitia James is ordering NYU Langone to resume its transgender youth health program.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is ordering NYU Langone to resume its transgender youth health program.
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital renamed Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, singer honored to help kids
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital has been taking care of kids in Tennessee since 1937, and is now adding some star power to its healing by becoming Dolly Parton Children's Hospital.
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital has been taking care of kids in Tennessee since 1937, and is now adding some star power to its healing by becoming Dolly Parton Children's Hospital.
Novo Nordisk to slash list prices of Ozempic, Wegovy by up to 50%
Ozempic and Wegovy prices will drop by 35% and 50%, respectively, in 2027 as company faces growing competition from cheaper alternatives.
Ozempic and Wegovy prices will drop by 35% and 50%, respectively, in 2027 as company faces growing competition from cheaper alternatives.
Bill would guarantee paid sick leave for all US workers if passed
All American workers could earn up to one week of paid sick time a year under the proposed legislation.
All American workers could earn up to one week of paid sick time a year under the proposed legislation.
Montefiore nurses win staffing improvements as NYC strike continues
Still, the NYSNA says that hospitals have spent heavily on temporary staff, while continuing to pay for replacement nurses instead of settling contracts.
Still, the NYSNA says that hospitals have spent heavily on temporary staff, while continuing to pay for replacement nurses instead of settling contracts.
Thousands of cholesterol drug bottles recalled nationwide over manufacturing defects
Tens of thousands of bottles of cholesterol medication have been recalled nationwide over manufacturing and quality issues that could impact the drug’s potency.
Tens of thousands of bottles of cholesterol medication have been recalled nationwide over manufacturing and quality issues that could impact the drug’s potency.
NYC nurses strike enters day 17 as talks resume | Latest
The hospital system said negotiators reached one tentative agreement and are scheduled to return to the bargaining table again Wednesday.
The hospital system said negotiators reached one tentative agreement and are scheduled to return to the bargaining table again Wednesday.
NYC nurses strike day 16 latest
The NYSNA said over the weekend that nurses at Mount Sinai and NewYork-Presbyterian reached tentative agreements with hospital management to maintain current health care coverage.
The NYSNA said over the weekend that nurses at Mount Sinai and NewYork-Presbyterian reached tentative agreements with hospital management to maintain current health care coverage.
Mamdani and Sanders back nurses as NYC strike enters second week
As the strike continues, political leaders have weighed in calling on both sides to return to the bargaining table and reach a swift and reasonable deal.
As the strike continues, political leaders have weighed in calling on both sides to return to the bargaining table and reach a swift and reasonable deal.
Enrollment in Affordable Care Act plans down 3.5%, new federal data shows - See state by state enrollments
Fewer Americans signed up for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance as costs increased due to expiring subsidies.
Fewer Americans signed up for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance as costs increased due to expiring subsidies.
Mount Sinai fired 3 nurses for 'interfering with patient safety' week before strike
Mount Sinai fired three nurses last week for “interfering with patient safety."
Mount Sinai fired three nurses last week for “interfering with patient safety."
NYC braces for largest nurse strike in city history as contract talks continue
Nurses from several New York City hospitals are currently negotiating with their union to prevent a strike set to begin on Monday.
Nurses from several New York City hospitals are currently negotiating with their union to prevent a strike set to begin on Monday.
Novo Nordisk executive reports high interest for Wegovy weight loss pill
Novo Nordisk launched an oral version of its GLP-1 injectable to US markets on Jan 5.
Novo Nordisk launched an oral version of its GLP-1 injectable to US markets on Jan 5.
3 NY Republicans join House Dems to extend ACA subsidies
Seventeen Republicans voted with all House Democrats to pass an ACA extension on Thursday.
Seventeen Republicans voted with all House Democrats to pass an ACA extension on Thursday.
Up to 20k NYC nurses could go on strike in 10 days
Nurses with the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) at several hospitals have delivered their 10-day notices to strike.
Nurses with the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) at several hospitals have delivered their 10-day notices to strike.