AI shaping our health care decisions, even whether we go to the doctor

For nearly half of Americans, artificial intelligence plays some sort of role in their health care decisions, a new Gallup poll found. 

Bay Area doctor highlights health inequities for Black pregnant women

Friday marks the end of Black Maternal Health Week, and Bay Area doctors are sharing where progress is still needed to help fix disparities in healthcare for Black pregnant women.

BayCare and UnitedHealthcare contract negotiations
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UnitedHealthcare and BayCare are coming up on the May 31 deadline to finalize a new contract to keep BayCare in-network. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.

Florida caregivers struggle amid disability services waitlist: 'No one should ever experience this'

Families of individuals with severe disabilities have a choice. They can send their loved ones to Medicaid-funded institutions or receive a waiver for tailored nursing and support services at home.

Feeding Tampa Bay’s new medical clinic sees growing demand: ‘Meeting People Where They Are’

With slashed federal healthcare funding and the partial government shutdown, Bay Area organizations are doing what they can to bring free health care to the people that need it most.

Florida hospital sues to evict patient who refuses to leave for months

A Florida hospital is suing a former patient who it says has refused to leave for five months after being medically cleared and formally discharged.

Florida targeted in expanding federal Medicaid fraud probe

Federal health officials have expanded a nationwide investigation into Medicaid fraud — and Florida is now under scrutiny.

Americans skipping meals or cutting back on other needs to afford health care, poll finds

As millions of Americans endure the financial burden of rising health care costs, some admit to making sacrifices to cover their expenses like skipping meals, according to a new poll.

East Tennessee Children’s Hospital renamed Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, singer honored to help kids

East Tennessee Children’s Hospital has been taking care of kids in Tennessee since 1937, and is now adding some star power to its healing by becoming Dolly Parton Children's Hospital.

Novo Nordisk to slash list prices of Ozempic, Wegovy by up to 50%

Ozempic and Wegovy prices will drop by 35% and 50%, respectively, in 2027 as company faces growing competition from cheaper alternatives.