Tag: Healthcare industry
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...
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...
Congressman Investigates UnitedHealth Clinics in Hudson Valley
UnitedHealth Group Faces Scrutiny Over Decline in Care Quality in Hudson ValleyIn a bid to address growing concerns about the quality of healthcare services in New York's Hudson Valley region, Congressman Patrick Ryan (D-N.Y.)...
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla’s Impact on Pharma Industry
Albert Bourla, the CEO of Pfizer, has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. The recent hiring of Patrizia Cavazzoni, a former top drug regulator at the FDA, as Pfizer's new chief medical...
Uncovering the Truth: Amyloid Mafia Debate among STAT Readers
Charles Piller's eye-opening article, "How the 'amyloid mafia' took over Alzheimer's research," has sparked a heated debate among readers, shedding light on the controversial landscape of Alzheimer's disease research. Piller's incisive piece delves into...
Dr. Oz to Sell Stocks, Step Down if Confirmed
Dr. Oz to Sell Stocks, Step Down if ConfirmedIn a recent turn of events, Mehmet Oz, President Trump's nominee for overseeing Medicare and Medicaid, has made a significant pledge. He has committed to selling...
Unnecessary Injections in Pain Clinics: Human Pin Cushions – KFF
In McMinnville, Tennessee, Michelle Shaw found herself caught in a painful cycle. The 56-year-old, who had relied on opioid painkillers since a back injury a decade ago, endured monthly visits to a pain clinic....
STAT Wins Third Polk Award for Health Care Colossus Series
A team of four dynamic STAT reporters recently clinched the highly coveted George W. Polk Award, a prestigious accolade in the realm of American journalism. Their groundbreaking series shed light on the tactics employed...
Threat of Brain Drain Undermining U.S. Biomedicine Dominance
The U.S. Biomedicine Dominance in Peril: Threat of Brain Drain LoomsA sense of unease and uncertainty grips the scientific community as they grapple with the repercussions of the tumultuous policies set forth by the...
MAHA and RFK Jr.: Health Care Role Insights
In the realm of health care and medicine, the landscape is constantly evolving with the integration of technology and the influence of key figures. One such influential figure is Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose...
