The FBI arrested a couple on Thursday for allegedly fraudulently billing Medicare $7.45 million while running a hospice that reported a five-year survival rate of more than 97 percent. Federal officials told CBS News they were the first in a series of arrests planned for Thursday. Because most people enter hospice care in the final … Read more
Surprising symptoms of lung diseaseJose Carlos Cerdeno Martinez – Getty Images If seemingly normal symptoms like acid reflux, shortness of breath, or a persistent cough keep coming and going, it might just be because you had a stressful dinner of spicy Indian food with your in-laws while you were recovering from the flu. But doctors … Read more
Jersey City officials are taking the future of the shuttered Heights University Hospital site into their own hands. The City Council passed a resolution on March 25 directing the Planning Commission to study the site and make recommendations, which could include seizing the land to build a public hospital. The resolution passed 8-0, and Ward … Read more
April 2, 2026 – On December 18, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the U.S. Attorney General and federal agencies to expedite the conversion of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Despite the symbolic importance and initial buzz surrounding this executive order, absent significant further … Read more
The dispute between Catholic Health and insurer HealthFirst could disrupt care for Long Island patients, experts say, and is the latest in a growing number of disputes between health systems and insurance companies rooted in rising medical costs. Rick Gundling, executive vice president of the Healthcare Financial Management Association, which represents financial professionals working in … Read more
Autism and ADHD come with a variety of symptoms, so there is no one-size-fits-all “cure” and the only option is to manage them. This may include prescribing melatonin to address sleep deprivation. Antipsychotics, such as risperidone, for irritability, or Ritalin, for hyperactivity. But for parents who need school support, receiving “paperwork” for their autistic or … Read more
When people with diabetes lose health insurance, their condition doesn’t just get worse; In a new study, OHSU researchers say it gets even worse. Researchers say the findings demonstrate how quickly insurance coverage interruptions can disrupt treatment for chronic diseases such as diabetes, which require regular monitoring, medication adjustments, and consistent access to treatment. The … Read more
Most Americans become eligible for Medicare at age 65, but choosing how to enroll isn’t always an easy process. That is why the policies currently under consideration could have a huge impact. Trump administration officials have said they are considering whether to automatically enroll seniors in Medicare Advantage plans instead of traditional Medicare if they … Read more
An elderly couple walking in a park surrounded by autumn leaves. Most Americans become eligible for Medicare at age 65, but choosing how to enroll isn’t always an easy process. That is why the policies currently under consideration could have a huge impact. Trump administration officials have said they are considering whether to automatically enroll … Read more
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) – An assisted living center in Iowa recently used a video camera owned by the family of a female resident to record staff members ignoring her. The use of resident-owned cameras in nursing homes has been a hotly debated topic in Iowa, with advocacy groups repeatedly calling for legislation that would ban … Read more