Advanced Pain Care, doctor settles $13.6M urine drug testing case
An Austin-based pain management doctor and his medical practice have agreed to pay more than $13.6 million to…
Jackson Hospital files lawsuit against Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – Jackson Hospital is suing the largest health insurance company in the state. Jackson Hospital…
Legacy Health tells striking workers they will lose health coverage on Jan. 1
Advanced practice providers, including medical professionals like nurse practitioners, physician assistants and others, represented by the Oregon Nurses…
Employers drop obesity drug coverage as cash-pay programs grow
When HCA Healthcare, one of the largest hospital systems in the U.S., recently told employees it would stop…
The Role of Doctors Is Changing Forever
Historically, medicine’s power rested on a specific kind of cultural authority—the ability to determine not only what diseases…
Kennedy vaccine adviser to take a new role at CDC on children’s health research
WASHINGTON — A vaccine adviser at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with ties to health secretary…
Health care rises as a priority for Americans, poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Julia Dvorak is worried her 83-year-old mother’s emergency room trips for seizures are depleting her…
Novartis and US government reach agreement on lowering drug prices in the US
Novartis agrees to take actions aimed at meeting US Administration priorities for drug pricingAdditional Novartis medicines will be…
Montgomery hospital sues state’s largest insurer: ‘Blue Cross Alabama must be stopped.’
Jackson Hospital in Montgomery is suing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, saying the insurance provider caused the…
Judge in nursing home bankruptcy case gives families fresh hope of compensation for injuries, deaths
A bankruptcy judge blocked an attempt by a nursing home chain’s primary investor to shield himself from settlement…
Tufts, UMass hospitals, shouldering operating losses, face federal cuts
“I wouldn’t count us out,” said Tufts CEO Michael Dandorph in an interview. “Historically we’ve been talked about…
Centers for children with autism fear proposed Medicaid changes may threaten ability to operate
Teachers work with kids at the Bounce ADA Preschool in Essex Junction on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Photo by…