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...
NIH terminates grants for LGBTQ+ research studies
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently made a controversial decision to terminate grants for LGBTQ+ research studies, leaving many scientists in the field reeling from the sudden loss of funding. Jace Flatt, an...
States Ease Licensing Rules for Foreign-Trained Physicians amid Doctor Shortages
States Facilitate Licensing for Foreign-Trained Physicians in Response to Doctor ShortagesAmid escalating concerns about the scarcity of doctors in rural areas, a growing number of states across the United States are streamlining the process...
Canada Pharma Fees Lead to Increased Drug Coverage Recommendations
A recent study shed light on the impact of application fees from drug companies on the recommendations for government funding of medicines in Canada. The study revealed a significant increase in the likelihood of...
Home Improvements for Aging Independence: Medicare Coverage Challenges
Chikao Tsubaki, an elderly man in his mid-80s, faced a series of health challenges, including a stroke, lymphoma, and prostate cancer. Fatigued, isolated, and unsteady, Tsubaki's quality of life was at risk. However, his...
Cervical Cancer Disparities: Rural vs. Urban Trends
Cervical Cancer Disparities: A Growing Concern in Rural AmericaCervical cancer, a seemingly preventable disease with available screening tests and vaccines, is on the rise in rural counties across the United States. A recent cross-sectional...
Vaccine Contract Review Raises Concerns for Bird Flu Preparedness
In the spring of 2009, the world faced a significant challenge as the H1N1 virus, originating from pigs in Mexico, caused the first flu pandemic in four decades. This unique strain of the virus...
Google receives FDA clearance, Teladoc faces challenges
Google, a tech giant known for its innovation and groundbreaking developments, recently made waves in the health tech industry with the announcement of a new feature that has received FDA clearance. This feature, known...
