Texas fugitive gets prison for $61M in Medicare fraud involving foot baths, genetic tests
A Texas man who fled after pleading guilty to a multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud scheme has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison.
A Texas man who fled after pleading guilty to a multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud scheme has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison.
Annual CDC mobile lung screenings for coal miners begins in April across several states See where
The annual Centers for Disease Control (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) black lung screenings for coal miners will start in April across several states.
The annual Centers for Disease Control (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) black lung screenings for coal miners will start in April across several states.
Florida hospital sues to evict patient who refuses to leave for months
A Florida hospital is suing a former patient who it says has refused to leave for five months after being medically cleared and formally discharged.
A Florida hospital is suing a former patient who it says has refused to leave for five months after being medically cleared and formally discharged.
Fulton County approves $900M hospital in Union City to end 'healthcare desert'
Fulton County leaders have unanimously greenlit a new nearly $1 billion full-service hospital to be built in the southside of the county.
Fulton County leaders have unanimously greenlit a new nearly $1 billion full-service hospital to be built in the southside of the county.
Fulton County proposes $900M South Fulton hospital to replace closed centers
Fulton County leaders are set to vote this week on a proposed $900 million full-service hospital.
Fulton County leaders are set to vote this week on a proposed $900 million full-service hospital.
Judge temporarily blocks federal health officials from reducing vaccine recommendations for children
A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked federal health officials from cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every child.
A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked federal health officials from cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every child.
Americans skipping meals or cutting back on other needs to afford health care, poll finds
As millions of Americans endure the financial burden of rising health care costs, some admit to making sacrifices to cover their expenses like skipping meals, according to a new poll.
As millions of Americans endure the financial burden of rising health care costs, some admit to making sacrifices to cover their expenses like skipping meals, according to a new poll.
Children’s Healthcare CEO retiring: The future of pediatric medicine in Georgia
Donna Hyland, the longtime CEO of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, has announced her retirement.
Donna Hyland, the longtime CEO of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, has announced her retirement.
DOJ says JD Vance comments on Medicaid funding 'have no weight'
Federal attorneys are downplaying VP JD Vance’s comments on Medicaid funding as Minnesota fights to block the Trump administration's announced pause. Read more here.
Federal attorneys are downplaying VP JD Vance’s comments on Medicaid funding as Minnesota fights to block the Trump administration's announced pause. Read more here.
Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates to pay $4.75M to settle DOJ allegations
Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates will pay $4.75 million to settle allegations of kickbacks and unnecessary medical testing.
Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates will pay $4.75 million to settle allegations of kickbacks and unnecessary medical testing.
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital renamed Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, singer honored to help kids
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital has been taking care of kids in Tennessee since 1937, and is now adding some star power to its healing by becoming Dolly Parton Children's Hospital.
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital has been taking care of kids in Tennessee since 1937, and is now adding some star power to its healing by becoming Dolly Parton Children's Hospital.
Piedmont Fayette breaks ground on massive 7-story patient tower expansion
Piedmont Healthcare is investing in a seven-story, 200,000-square-foot tower, its largest capital project in years.
Piedmont Healthcare is investing in a seven-story, 200,000-square-foot tower, its largest capital project in years.
Novo Nordisk to slash list prices of Ozempic, Wegovy by up to 50%
Ozempic and Wegovy prices will drop by 35% and 50%, respectively, in 2027 as company faces growing competition from cheaper alternatives.
Ozempic and Wegovy prices will drop by 35% and 50%, respectively, in 2027 as company faces growing competition from cheaper alternatives.
Bill would guarantee paid sick leave for all US workers if passed
All American workers could earn up to one week of paid sick time a year under the proposed legislation.
All American workers could earn up to one week of paid sick time a year under the proposed legislation.
The Healing Bridge Clinic scrambles after sudden loss of x-ray, mammogram services
A medical clinic in Fayette County that provides free care to uninsured patients says it is in dire need itself.
A medical clinic in Fayette County that provides free care to uninsured patients says it is in dire need itself.
From dialysis to recovery: Shaina McCoy’s 3-year battle for a new kidney ends
Former deputy Shaina McCoy returned to work 42 days after a life-saving kidney transplant.
Former deputy Shaina McCoy returned to work 42 days after a life-saving kidney transplant.
Thousands of cholesterol drug bottles recalled nationwide over manufacturing defects
Tens of thousands of bottles of cholesterol medication have been recalled nationwide over manufacturing and quality issues that could impact the drug’s potency.
Tens of thousands of bottles of cholesterol medication have been recalled nationwide over manufacturing and quality issues that could impact the drug’s potency.
Grady's new South Fulton Emergency Center on track for Fall opening
Grady Health System's new South Fulton Emergency Center in Union City is set to open in Fall 2026, offering 24/7 critical care and advanced imaging.
Grady Health System's new South Fulton Emergency Center in Union City is set to open in Fall 2026, offering 24/7 critical care and advanced imaging.
Fayette County adopts telehealth model to tackle non-emergency 911 calls
Fayette County Fire and EMS launched a partnership with RightSite Health to offer 911 callers telehealth doctor visits, freeing up ambulances for emergencies.
Fayette County Fire and EMS launched a partnership with RightSite Health to offer 911 callers telehealth doctor visits, freeing up ambulances for emergencies.
Enrollment in Affordable Care Act plans down 3.5%, new federal data shows - See state by state enrollments
Fewer Americans signed up for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance as costs increased due to expiring subsidies.
Fewer Americans signed up for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance as costs increased due to expiring subsidies.