DOJ targets nationwide health care fraud scheme involving over $2.5 billion
The Justice Department announced a sweeping enforcement effort Wednesday aimed at health care, telemedicine and illegal prescription schemes totaling of $2.5 billion in alleged fraud.
2023-06-29 01:57
US announces charges in $2.5 billion healthcare fraud takedown
By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday announced federal and local criminal charges targeting 78
2023-06-29 01:54
Drugmaker industry group sues to stop Medicare drug price negotiation
Drugmakers' leading industry group is the latest to file a lawsuit seeking to stop Medicare's newly granted power to negotiate drug prices. The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, known as PhRMA, argues that the negotiation provision is unconstitutional.
2023-06-22 01:15
Trump-appointed judge blocks parts of Indiana ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth
A Trump-appointed judge in Indiana has blocked parts of a state law banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth from going into effect next month.
2023-06-18 01:17
Drugmakers want to stop Medicare from negotiating prices. Here's what you should know
In less than three months, the federal government is set to announce the initial 10 drugs subject to first-ever price negotiations in Medicare. Pharmaceutical companies and their supporters want to stop that from happening.
2023-06-15 19:25
4 of the Best Sunscreens, According to Dermatologists
Protect your skin all year-round with the best sunscreens recommended by experts.
2023-06-14 22:21
Biden admin near deal to preserve preventive care coverage, for now
By Brendan Pierson A mandate that U.S. health insurers cover preventive care like cancer screenings and HIV-preventing medication
2023-06-10 04:49
Appeals court wrestles with ruling striking down certain Obamacare no-cost preventive care mandates
A federal appeals court wrestled in oral arguments on Tuesday with a Biden administration request that it pause a judge's ruling that would wipe away an Obamacare mandate requiring certain preventive care services -- including statins and some cancer screenings -- to be provided at no cost.
2023-06-07 07:21
Louisiana's legislature sends ban on gender-affirming care for most minors to Democratic governor's desk
Louisiana's Republican-led legislature Tuesday passed a ban on gender-affirming care for most minors in the state, sending the bill to a Democratic governor who has signaled opposition to the legislation but faces a GOP supermajority with the numbers to override his veto power.
2023-06-07 03:54
Texas governor signs ban on gender-affirming care for minors
Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday signed into law a ban on gender-affirming care for most minors in the state, making Texas the largest state in the US to place restrictions on transgender youth's access to critical care.
2023-06-03 07:47
Utah toddler hit in the head by a stray bullet while playing in a fenced area of day care, police say
A 2-year-old boy is recovering at a Utah hospital after being hit in the head by a stray bullet while playing with other children outside in the fenced area of a day care, police said.
2023-05-28 00:50
Japan unveils policy blueprint featuring childcare, no mention of funding
By Tetsushi Kajimoto and Yoshifumi Takemoto TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan on Friday announced its mid-term economic policy framework, featuring Prime Minister
2023-05-26 20:54