CDC Firings Impact Public Health Work Nationwide
The Trump administration's unexpected dismissal of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) employees has reverberated across the nation, leaving a significant impact on public health work. The abrupt firing of these individuals has...
Injunction Blocks Trump Cuts to NIH Research Overhead Payments
A decision that could impact the future of billions of federal dollars allocated to universities, medical centers, and grant recipients across the nation has been made by a federal judge on Wednesday. The ruling...
Centene Settlements with States: Unfinished Business – Health News
Centene Settlements with States: A Deep Dive into Unfinished BusinessRecently, the health insurance behemoth Centene Corp. found itself embroiled in settlements with numerous states over allegations of overcharging Medicaid programs. What began as an...
The Future of Obesity Drug Development: Race and Progress
As the dawn breaks on another day filled with scientific breakthroughs and political shifts, the landscape of biotech is evolving rapidly. The conservative science community finds itself in a tumultuous sea of change amidst...
Trump’s Plan to End Surprise Medical Bills in Jeopardy
Trump's Plan to End Surprise Medical Bills in JeopardyAs President Donald Trump concluded his first term in 2020, he signed legislation aimed at shielding Americans from the plight of surprise medical bills. With a...
Innovative Mental Health Venture by David Mou and Tom Insel
After three years leading the charge at the virtual mental health company Cerebral, David Mou is embarking on a new journey alongside Thomas Insel, a seasoned psychiatrist who previously headed the National Institute of...
UnitedHealth Prevails in $2B Medicare Advantage Overpayment Case
UnitedHealth Group Triumphs in $2 Billion Medicare Advantage Overpayment CaseAfter years of legal battles, the Justice Department’s pursuit of UnitedHealth Group to return billions in alleged Medicare Advantage overpayments suffered a significant blow. Special...
UnitedHealth makes progress in Medicare Advantage fraud case
UnitedHealth Group, a prominent healthcare company, recently made significant progress in a complex legal battle with the federal government involving allegations of Medicare Advantage fraud. This ongoing dispute was ignited by a whistleblower's claims...
California’s Dilemma: Police Chases vs. Bystander Safety
California's Dilemma: Police Chases vs. Bystander Safety
California has found itself at a crossroads, grappling with the delicate balance between law enforcement pursuits and public safety. The state's Governor, Gavin Newsom, has been pushing for...
Jay Bhattacharya: Evaluating the Controversial NIH Candidate
As Jason Abaluck scrolled through court filings, he couldn't help but feel a twinge of annoyance. The saga began on September 1, 2021, when he noticed Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford health economist, misinterpreting his...
