455 charged in health care fraud crackdown; schemes totaled over $6.5 billion
Over 400 people, including 90 medical professionals, were charged in connection with medical fraud schemes, the DOJ announced.
Over 400 people, including 90 medical professionals, were charged in connection with medical fraud schemes, the DOJ announced.
Scoliosis signs that parents shouldn't ignore
June is Scoliosis Awareness month -- and health experts are encouraging parents to learn the warning signs of the condition that affects millions of teens and children. Pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Dr. Denver Kraft, joins us to discuss what parents should look for.
June is Scoliosis Awareness month -- and health experts are encouraging parents to learn the warning signs of the condition that affects millions of teens and children. Pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Dr. Denver Kraft, joins us to discuss what parents should look for.
Ohio approves nearly billion dollar payment after court ruled state shortchanged nursing homes
Legislators approved a massive financial package after the Ohio Supreme Court found the state used the wrong formula to calculate certain reimbursements for nursing homes.
Legislators approved a massive financial package after the Ohio Supreme Court found the state used the wrong formula to calculate certain reimbursements for nursing homes.
TrumpRx list expanded again and tops 800 drugs, president says
President Trump said more than 800 drugs are now listed on his TrumpRx site.
President Trump said more than 800 drugs are now listed on his TrumpRx site.
Union City emergency room: Grady opens new southside facility
A new freestanding Grady emergency department has officially opened to patients in Union City.
A new freestanding Grady emergency department has officially opened to patients in Union City.
Experimental pill helps people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer, researchers say
An experimental pill helped people with one of the most deadly cancers in the world live longer, researchers reported this weekend.
An experimental pill helped people with one of the most deadly cancers in the world live longer, researchers reported this weekend.
Coweta County launches video doctor program for 911 calls
Coweta County emergency agencies have launched a partnership with a private healthcare firm to offer video doctor consultations for non-emergency 911 calls.
Coweta County emergency agencies have launched a partnership with a private healthcare firm to offer video doctor consultations for non-emergency 911 calls.
Peachtree City clinic expands after Fayette closure
The Healing Bridge Clinic is preparing to take on more than 300 new patients following the sudden closure of the Fayette C.A.R.E. Clinic in Fayetteville.
The Healing Bridge Clinic is preparing to take on more than 300 new patients following the sudden closure of the Fayette C.A.R.E. Clinic in Fayetteville.
These states spend the most on health care: See the list
A new WalletHub report found Americans are spending significantly more on health care.
A new WalletHub report found Americans are spending significantly more on health care.
CVS Caremark to cover Zepbound again after lawsuit, widespread backlash
CVS Caremark is adding Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s obesity drug, back to its commercial insurance plan formularies, more than a year after it stopped covering it in favor of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy.
CVS Caremark is adding Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s obesity drug, back to its commercial insurance plan formularies, more than a year after it stopped covering it in favor of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy.
Recall on superfood vitamins sold on Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, Target sites
Two brands of superfood capsules sold on some of the world’s largest online marketplaces were recalled over Salmonella fears.
Two brands of superfood capsules sold on some of the world’s largest online marketplaces were recalled over Salmonella fears.
Three major hospital systems accuse CVS of secretly siphoning hundreds of millions in drug savings
Three major hospital systems on Monday filed lawsuits accusing CVS Health and its subsidiaries of running a secret scheme that allegedly siphoned hundreds of millions of dollars away from hospitals serving vulnerable and uninsured patients.
Three major hospital systems on Monday filed lawsuits accusing CVS Health and its subsidiaries of running a secret scheme that allegedly siphoned hundreds of millions of dollars away from hospitals serving vulnerable and uninsured patients.
Retatrutide, Eli Lilly's next obesity drug, fueled dramatic weight loss in clinical trial
Retatrutide, Eli Lilly’s next obesity shot, showed far more weight loss in clinical trial patients than other blockbuster obesity drugs.
Retatrutide, Eli Lilly’s next obesity shot, showed far more weight loss in clinical trial patients than other blockbuster obesity drugs.
Vanessa Trump reveals breast cancer diagnosis
Vanessa Trump revealed Wednesday that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and has started a treatment plan.
Vanessa Trump revealed Wednesday that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and has started a treatment plan.
25 states file lawsuit over student loan caps for nursing and healthcare degrees
A group of 25 states and Washington, D.C. filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education over new graduate student loan limits.
A group of 25 states and Washington, D.C. filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education over new graduate student loan limits.
Hantavirus monitoring ends in Atlanta as Emory University Hospital releases patients
Two patients monitored inside a specialized biocontainment unit following a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship were safely discharged Friday from Emory University Hospital.
Two patients monitored inside a specialized biocontainment unit following a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship were safely discharged Friday from Emory University Hospital.
California’s $1.3B Medicaid funding put on hold amid fraud suspicions
The Trump administration is widening its initiative to eliminate fraud in the federal health program, which includes a $1.3 billion deferral of Medicaid funding to California.
The Trump administration is widening its initiative to eliminate fraud in the federal health program, which includes a $1.3 billion deferral of Medicaid funding to California.
Emory University Hospital monitors Georgia residents for hantavirus
Two Georgia residents exposed to hantavirus while vacationing on a cruise ship remain under evaluation in Atlanta.
Two Georgia residents exposed to hantavirus while vacationing on a cruise ship remain under evaluation in Atlanta.
PCOS gets new name in effort to improve diagnosis for millions of women
PCOS, a chronic hormonal condition affecting 1 in 8 women around the world, is getting a new name to improve diagnosis and care.
PCOS, a chronic hormonal condition affecting 1 in 8 women around the world, is getting a new name to improve diagnosis and care.
Amazon stocking Ozempic pills at kiosks, offering same-day delivery
Amazon is making Ozempic pills more accessible and stocking its U.S. kiosks with the medication and offering same-day delivery.
Amazon is making Ozempic pills more accessible and stocking its U.S. kiosks with the medication and offering same-day delivery.