Industry News
Illinois Massive Insurance Fraud Scheme
Explore the details of the $26 million insurance fraud scheme involving 12 Illinois residents. Learn how the scam unfolded, the charges, and the impact on the community. Stay informed and protected.
Have You Been Hit by a Phantom Healthcare Bill?
This type of fraud can significantly inflate healthcare costs, impacting insurance premiums and taxpayer-funded programs like Medicare and Medicaid.
Medicaid Unwinding Post-COVID
Explore the critical findings from the KFF Survey on Medicaid Unwinding after COVID-19, detailing the challenges of over 20 million disenrolled and the ongoing impact on health and coverage. Learn about the difficulties faced during renewal, the disparity between states, and the urgent call for policy improvements.
The Maze of US Healthcare System
It appears that for over two decades, the majority of U.S. citizens have consistently supported the idea that it's the government's job to ensure everyone has healthcare. As of the latest figures, a significant portion of the population still supports this, showcasing a persistent demand for universal healthcare coverage.
UnitedHealthcare: Mergers, Cyberattacks, and Congress
During a critical first congressional hearing on the recent Change Healthcare cyberattack, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle raised concerns about the implications of extensive mergers and acquisitions within the healthcare sector. The hearing, led by the House Energy and Commerce health subcommittee, highlighted worries that the consolidation of healthcare giants may be compromising patient safety and system integrity.
Novo Nordisk’s Sudden Discontinuation of Essential Insulin Brand
In a recent move that sparked significant concern, Novo Nordisk, a major pharmaceutical company, announced the discontinuation of Levemir, a widely used long-acting insulin, prompting urgent inquiries from U.S. Senators. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Raphael Warnock (D-GA), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) have voiced their alarm and are demanding explanations from the company, citing concerns over patient access to affordable insulin alternatives.
Arizona Governor Optimistic About November, “They will vote to protect abortion”
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs expressed confidence that voters will have the opportunity this November to cement abortion rights into the state constitution, countering a restrictive 1864 law recently upheld by the state's Supreme Court. Speaking to CNN’s Anderson Cooper, Governor Hobbs conveyed optimism shortly after the court's decision, which maintained a near-total abortion ban from the pre-statehood era.
Should Alcohol have Cancer Warning Labels!?
In light of mounting evidence linking alcohol consumption to various cancers and diseases, experts are advocating for a significant overhaul of alcohol container warning labels, which have not been updated in three decades. According to a recent perspective piece in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill argue for redesigned labels that clearly communicate the health risks associated with alcohol.
