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...
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...
