Louisiana pulls Medicaid contract that covers 345K people | Health care/Hospitals
Louisiana has halted a contract with UnitedHealthcare to provide Medicaid coverage for roughly 333,000 people in Louisiana, less…
FDA launches safety review of two RSV drugs for infants as RFK Jr. scrutinizes immunizations
The Food and Drug Administration has launched a safety review of two approved RSV drugs for infants, the…
How delays and bankruptcy let a nursing home chain avoid paying settlements for injuries and deaths
Nancy Hunt arrived at an emergency room from a Genesis HealthCare nursing home in Pennsylvania in such dreadful…
Gov. Healey demands Congressional action on Obamacare tax credits
Gov. Healey demands Congressional action on Obamacare tax credits Um, Well, good morning. Uh, thank you for coming.…
CT health system, insurer at odds a week after contract ends
A week after UConn Health’s contract with a major health insurer expired — leaving as many as 15,000…
UMass Memorial stands by closure of Leominster maternity ward
In a statement, the health center doubled down on its decision. “For several years, well-documented workforce shortages exacerbated…
It’s time for Democrats to play offense on healthcare | Abdul El-Sayed
You don’t need a doctor to tell you America’s healthcare system is broken, but I’ll tell you anyway.…
CDC’s annual abortion report delayed amid agency turmoil
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been tracking abortion trends for decades, but this year’s…
Federally Qualified Health Centers Are Suing Patients Over Unpaid Bills — ProPublica
Reporting Highlights Suing the Poor: At one community health center in Kansas, many patients sued were uninsured and…
HHS Announces AI Innovation Initiative for Caregivers – The Presidential Prayer Team
Competitors will be expected to utilize artificial intelligence to help support caregivers of older adults and people with…
Is AI ready to interpret chest x-rays without human supervision?
Katie Palmer covers telehealth, clinical artificial intelligence, and the health data economy — with an emphasis on the…
Health insurer prescription costs rise 20%, GLP-1s cited as cause
Bob Herman covers health insurance, government programs, hospitals, physicians, and other providers — reporting on how money influences…