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Anchorage doctor and husband sentenced in $12.5 million health care fraud scheme
Dr. Claribel Tan and Daniel Tan each pleaded guilty to one count of health care fraud and one count of tax evasion in U.S. District Court in Alaska last November.
Medicaid drug reimbursements could end for health care providers across Indiana
Health centers warn they could lose millions in rebates under the states proposed change, which would end Medicaid drug rebates for health organizations.
Oura health AI lead sees ring maker as a health care company
Oura, which has raised more than $2 billion at an $11 billion valuation, does not yet offer any medical-grade services.
Health care advocates warn drug program change will erode safety net
The changes are being made to the 340B program.
Iowa GOP at odds with business groups over health care tax increase
Business groups and taxpayer advocates are criticizing Iowa Republicans for a proposed increase on some health insurance providers.
Maine gubernatorial candidates outline health care visions
The Democratic and Republican primaries are set for June 9 and the general election is set for November 3.
As Trump administration cracks down on health care fraud, people with disabilities feel singled out
As the Trump administration goes after fraud in health care, advocates say the disability community feels singled out.
Pope Leo calls universal health care a 'moral imperative'
States have a moral obligation to develop universal health care systems, Pope Leo XIV said, stating that health cannot be "a luxury for the few."
Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Third Hearing in Series to Improve Health Care Affordability for All Americans
The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing committee.
Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Third Hearing in Series to Improve Health Care Affordability for All Americans
The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing committee.
Lawmakers’ health care fraud clash
On Tuesday, Republicans and Democrats on a key House committee sparred over GOP efforts to investigate Medicaid fraud.
Lawmakers consider changes to health care, nutrition in CT prisons
HB 5567 was developed following reports of problems with medication distribution, staffing, food quality and medical care in DOC facilities.
Canadian province poaches over 400 U.S. health workers, eyes Oregon for more
Portland ranked among the top U.S. cities for the number of people visiting the British Columbia’s health careers website.
Progress in reducing child deaths slows as 4.9 million children die before age five
An estimated 4.9 million children died before their fifth birthday in 2024, including 2.3 million newborns, according to new estimates released today. Most of these deaths are preventable with proven, low-cost interventions and access to quality health care.
Hundreds of health care workers from Washington, Oregon have immigrated to B.C. for jobs
More than 400 U.S.-trained health-care professionals have accepted jobs across British Columbia, nearly tripling the number reported in September 2025, provinci
New Washington state law aims to protect access to preventative health care
A new law in Washington state is aimed at protecting access to preventative health care.Governor Bob Ferguson recently signed House Bill 2242 into law. It's a
Allina Health to be acquired by California-based Sutter Health
Allina Health, one of the largest health care providers in Minnesota, is being bought out by California-based Sutter Health, the health systems announced on Tuesday.
More health care price changes could be on the way in NC for state employees
Some state workers could soon get specialty care for free. Others might be forced to pay more, or else choose a new doctor.
We work in an ICU — and see firsthand how Trump’s health care cuts are endangering Americans’ lives
Senate Republicans have deliberately allowed health insurance protections to expire to reduce federal spending, exposing a fragile system built upon temporary fixes — and leading to a growing number of tragic outcomes.
The economic value of policies and programs to support children’s mental health
Richard Frank and Chloe Zilkha explore the economic payoff of early childhood and school-based health care policies related to mental health.
Folsom ensures workers get no-cost health care
Folsom Mayor Lance Willie wants to make sure all his employees will continue to receive insurance at no cost to them, and with rising costs, the only way the town
Could a ‘digital twin’ help you get better health care?
Scientists are working to create "digital twins" of patients that they can test treatments on, in hopes of delivering personalized health care.
Exclusive: Turquoise Health raises $40M for health care pricing
With premiums continuing to rise, Turquoise hopes a new product will resonate in markets rife with misaligned incentives.
Study focuses on health care in Appalachian areas recovering from Hurricane Helene
Julia Gohlke, who has studied environmental disasters throughout her career, is turning her attention to the storm’s aftermath in regions near and dear to her personal history.
NH Executive Council approves $640M in federal funds for GO-NORTH rural health initiative
The funding is aimed at improving access to care for rural patients, developing the rural health care workforce, and boosting technology and innovation.
Federal judge halts Trump administration’s health care funding cuts to Illinois, for now
A federal judge has blocked efforts by the Trump administration to withhold $600 million in health care grants from Illinois and three other states, while the states’ lawsuit over the cuts proceeds…
Free Health Screenings & Safety Demos Scheduled For Thursday
Emergency responders and health care providers are hosting a free community event this week for local residents.
ECU Health seeks sustainable contract during UnitedHealthcare renewal, emphasizes commitment to protecting rural health care access
ECU Health remains steadfast in its mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina.
Oz Says California’s Not Fighting Health Care Fraud. Data Shows a Larger Battle
By Don Thompson | KFF Health News SACRAMENTO, Calif. — For weeks, Mehmet Oz has been waging a public feud with California leaders over health care fraud, accusing the blue state of failing to adequately combat such abuse. Oz, who heads the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, alleged that
Health care cost illusions still underpin debates
North Carolina's 2026 session could reshape health care affordability statewide.
Education programs strengthen VA’s health care workforce
VA recognize trainees, academic partners and staff for the role they play in the education for the next generation of health care professionals.
Thompson Scholars Program preparing future pre-health professionals for early success at UTC
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is offering incoming and transfer students an opportunity to strengthen their math and chemistry skills before the fall semester begins through the Thompson Scholars Program, a selective summer bridge experience designed for students pursuing professional health care careers.
The Bay Area’s hottest job market right now is health care, not tech
Despite the hype over artificial intelligence, tech continued to see job losses last year throughout San Francisco, the East Bay and Silicon Valley.
Vermonters adjust to a health care landscape without Medicare Advantage
For some, the transition has been relatively smooth. For others, the accumulation of many disparate costs is smothering.
Nearly $200M federal rural health grant in limbo in Idaho Legislature
Idaho lawmakers are debating how the state should spend hundreds of millions in federal funding this summer to improve rural health care.
People turn to private health care to beat long NHS waits, says watchdog
The patient watchdog warns of two-tier service as polling shows numbers paying for care is on the rise.
‘It’s not a solvable problem’: Maine’s outgoing hospital lobbyist says there’s no fix for rising health care costs
As Steven Michaud leaves his long-time role with the Maine Hospital Association, he reflected on pivotal events during his tenure.
Integrating brain workouts into health care could save billions in dementia care
The growing research on brain health is a good reminder that while our phones might offer a quick dopamine hit, real engagement offers a much bigger reward.
What happens when ICE shows up at New York City hospitals?
Health care providers and elected officials are pushing for stronger protections for immigrants.
Burt Jones was the inevitable Republican nominee for Georgia governor. Then Rick Jackson showed up
Burt Jones is Georgia’s lieutenant governor and he seemed to have a clear path to be the Republican nominee for governor this year with President Donald Trump’s endorsement, But then health care tycoon Rick Jackson got into the race in February and he’s already spent more than $30 million of his own money on television campaign ads
Burt Jones was the inevitable Republican nominee for Georgia governor. Then Rick Jackson showed up
Burt Jones is Georgia's lieutenant governor and he seemed to have a clear path to be the Republican nominee for governor this year with President Donald Trump's endorsement, But then health care tycoon Rick Jackson got into the race in February and he's already spent more than $30 million of his own money on television campaign ads.
Millions of Americans are skipping meals or cutting back on utilities to afford health care
“I never thought I’d be living like this,” said Sheila Nesbit, a retired librarian.
Column | The enduring truth of Tupac’s ‘money for wars, but can’t feed the poor’
New data shows one-third of U.S. adults have cut back on essentials like food, utilities and gas to cover health care expenses.
Vermont’s 8-year ‘all-payer’ health care experiment sunset at the end of 2025. What did it teach us?
The statewide organization at the center of the project, OneCare Vermont, was expensive to launch and operate. Now legislators are trying to reimagine pieces of the program for primary care.
NYC Health + Hospitals Receives Six Sing for Hope Pianos Designed by Artists - NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals’ Arts in Medicine department today announced the placement of six artist-designed Sing for Hope Pianos across the health care
Shasta County health care shortage blamed on politics
A report blames political differences for Shasta County's healthcare crisis, citing high death rates and workforce shortages.
Trump is counting on his ‘favorite Mormon’ to deliver health care wins
Chris Klomp, a political unknown a year ago, is now steering the $2.6 trillion health department. Several controversial appointees have since left.
Trump is counting on his ‘favorite Mormon’ to deliver health care wins
Chris Klomp, a political unknown a year ago, is now steering the $2.6 trillion health department. Several controversial appointees have since left.
Higher health insurance premiums spark interest in religious cost-share ministries
Enrollment in health care sharing ministries is on the rise in Florida, but research shows they have fewer consumer protections.
Brooklyn Nurses Lose Health Care For Weeks Despite $15M From State
The Brooklyn Hospital Center received a fraction of requested aid — and it’s not enough to reinstate more than 400 nurses’ health benefits.
Meet the farmer who helped Mayo strengthen its understanding of rural health care
One farmer who rose through the ranks at Mayo Clinic is helping the prestigious hospital connect the dots to better serve farmers in southeastern Minnesota.
82 million can't afford health care, but Hegseth gets lobster
More than 82 million Americans are having to skip meals, borrow money or cut back on utilities so they can afford health care.
What’s inside the Rhode Island Senate’s 2026 health care bill package
The Rhode Island Senate on Thursday released its third annual bundle of health care bills for this year’s legislative session, with proposals from ensuring the 988 hotline stays live to guardrails on ...
‘We want Mikie Sherrill to save our hospital.’ N.J. community’s final rallying cry for health care.
Mayor James Solomon said Jersey City will be left a health care desert if the ER is allowed to close Saturday as planned.
Scoop: AI evaluation startup Qualified Health raising roughly $100M Series A
The funding would come as a gold rush in health care AI ushers in demand for better ways to implement and evaluate the tools.
Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Nurse practitioners are rushing in to fill the gaps in US health care
You need a primary care appointment. Should you see an MD — or NP?
Millions of military personnel may rely on hospitals facing financial challenges | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
A significant portion of military personnel, veterans, and their families may be relying on health care from hospitals that are on shaky financial footing, largely due to recent cuts to Medicaid, according to a new analysis.
Trump pushes GOP to focus on health care in midterms, which would be fine with Democrats
The president told GOP lawmakers this week: “We can own the issue.” Republicans shouldn’t get their hopes up.
Trump pushes GOP to focus on health care in midterms, which would be fine with Democrats
The president told GOP lawmakers this week: “We can own the issue.” Republicans shouldn’t get their hopes up.
Colorado committee recommends rejecting alcohol, marijuana tax hike to fund mental health care
In a rare move, Colorado’s Capital Development Committee unanimously recommended that another legislative committee reject a bill asking voters to approve higher excise taxes on alcohol and marijuana to fund a new mental health hospital in Aurora. Sponsored by Rep. Bob Marshall, D-Highlands Ranch, and Sen. Judy Amabile, D-Boulder, House Bill 1301 proposes that all […]
The promise and peril of health care AI
AI isn't lifting all boats equally in health care. At times, it might be making things worse.
Microsoft previews Copilot Health AI tool
Microsoft bets that its health care track record will help it beat OpenAI.
These women want to have babies. They say Trump's policies are getting in the way.
Some women who want to grow their families are choosing not to because of affordability, lack of access to maternal health care and other fears.
Health Care Workforce: Federal Grants Supporting Mental Health
Health professionals often work in stressful environments that can affect their mental health. From 2022-2024, the Department of Health and Human...
Primary Care Must Be Protected As Hawaiʻi’s Health System Evolves
If we are serious about long-term health care cost control and outcomes, we must shift more resources to primary care.
One-third of Americans skip meals or other needs to afford health care
About half of middle-income households said they have delayed a major life event because of medical costs, new Gallup polls found.
Veterans Who Depend on Mental Health Care Keep Losing Their Therapists Under Trump
Hundreds of mental health professionals have left the Department of Veterans Affairs since President Donald Trump took office, leaving staff “at a breaking point” and some veterans waiting as long as six months for help.
Congressman Neal, BHS Talk Local Health Care in 2026
Congressman Neal says access to health care is also important as an economic factor in the area. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — In a time of federal funding uncertainties,...
Millions of Americans are skipping meals or cutting back on utilities to afford health care
Roughly one-third of respondents – equivalent to more than 82 million Americans – said they have had to cut back on at least one daily living expense to cover their health care bills, according to a new survey.
A Third of Americans Have Cut Spending or Borrowed Money for Health Care
As medical costs rise, more than 80 million people have made sacrifices like skipping meals and driving less, a new survey finds.
Rep. Costa Brings Together Central Valley Health Care Providers to Discuss Federal Funding Challenges
FRESNO, Calif. - This week, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) met with Central Valley health care providers to discuss challenges facing local hospitals and clinics.
New owner looks for way to reopen Springfield Hospital, revive health care options in Delco
Two People Die at Paid Plasma Donation Clinics in Canada
Grifols, a Spanish health care company, operates clinics in Canada that collect blood plasma from donors in exchange for an honorarium.
WellSpan Health opens new Midstate hospital
(WHTM) — Wellspan Health opened its second Midstate hospital in as many days. The ribbon was cut Wednesday at WellSpan Shrewsbury Hospital. The area needs more health care, since, for many in south…
Health Care Roundup: Market Talk
Gain insight on eczema treatments, Roche Holding’s recent pipeline updates and more in the latest Market Talks covering the health care sector.
AHA podcast: Better Teams, Better Mental Health Care
Jeremy Fish, M.D., director of the Family Medicine Residency Program at John Muir Health, and Pilar Corcoran-Lozano, behavioral health corps faculty and supervising psychologist of the co-training program at John Muir Health, discuss how training physicians and behavioral health professionals as a team is improving patient care, strengthening teamwork and expanding access to these vital mental health services.
Seattle-based PATH is among the organizations working to close healthcare gap
Women’s health draws just a small share of private health care dollars, even as women spend significantly more of their lives in poor health than men, according
UI Health Care performs its first robotic living donor nephrectomy
University of Iowa Health announced in early February 2026 that it had successfully completed its first robotic living donor nephrectomy
WSU inspires native youth to see themselves in health careers
Little Birds program introduces elementary schoolers to healthcare fields to encourage early interest in becoming doctors, nurses and pharmacists.
Senate Advances Bipartisan Health Care Cybersecurity Reform
On February 26, 2026, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted 22-1 to advance the Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2026. Sponsored by a bipartisan group…
Conflict deepens health crisis across Middle East, WHO says
More than ten days into the latest escalation of conflict in the Middle East, health systems across the Region are coming under strain as injuries and displacement rise, attacks on health care continue, and public health risks increase.
Medical Debt Associated with Deferring Dental, Medical, and Mental Health Care | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Deferred care due to medical debt consistently high across all types of insurance, with dental care the most sensitive to medical debt.
Health plans with no providers may reshape Obamacare
The plans could bring long-sought innovation into health care pricing. But they also could expose patients to more surprise bills.
‘Medical conscience’ bills would let providers refuse more health care
Legislation in at least eight states would expand the rights of doctors, nurses, hospitals and even insurance companies to refuse to provide or pay for care.
AI agents are rapidly spreading in health care, but validation is lacking
AI agents to perform health care work are everywhere at HIMSS 2026. Experts want to know more about their validation.
A new wave of disrupters takes on American health care
Patients are unhappy. Can AI help?
Health Care Heroes honored in Rochester
The event recognized 39 organizations and individuals in the area who have made a difference in local health care.
Simulation Training Featured in New Episode of NYC Health + Hospitals Podcast The Remedy - NYC Health + Hospitals
New York, NY – NYC Health + Hospitals today released a new episode of its podcast, The Remedy, featuring leaders and health care providers from the
Lancaster County Health Advisory Council suggests \'trust your health care provider\' campaign
The Lancaster County Health Advisory Council will in the next 30 days compose a recommendation that the county undertake a public-messaging “trust your health care provider” campaign as a step
Crews monitoring carbon monoxide levels at health care facility
Emergency crews responding to reports of elevated carbon monoxide are ventilating a senior living facility.
Josh Turek hears rural health care concerns, pitches public option
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Josh Turek heard from health care professionals at a roundtable in Des Moines as part of his campaign.
Health Care Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Lonza, Roche and more in the latest Market Talks covering the health care sector.
Exclusive: Amigo AI raises $11M for health care AI
The company is entering a competitive segment and has a Series B planned for later this year.
NC lawmakers eye concerns over child care availability, health care costs
State legislative committees meeting Tuesday are set to debate issues ranging from the availability of child care and maternal care in North Carolina, to costs associated with autism therapies and more.
Opinion: Colorado health care system should include food as medicine
Building a sustainable approach to chronic disease requires collaboration among health providers, nonprofits, policymakers, community partners.
Med school best friends create guide for new immigrants navigating health care system
The project is supported by a 2025 Remillard Family Community Service Fund grant.
California lawmakers, advocates decry cuts to undocumented immigrant health care
Newsom’s budget imposes work requirements on Medi-Cal for undocumented immigrants.
California cut health care for undocumented immigrants. One lawmaker wants it back
Democrats and Republicans criticize Gov. Gavin Newsom’s handling of health care for undocumented immigrants for different reasons. One lawmaker is trying to restore health care services he cut.
Deadline arrives for INTEGRIS, UnitedHealth agreement, potentially shaking up care for thousands
A Monday deadline could have a major impact on health care access for thousands of patients across Oklahoma.