UnitedHealthcare accused of relying on AI algorithms to deny Medicare Advantage claims
UnitedHealthcare’s denial rates for skilled nursing centers 'experienced particularly dramatic growth.'
UnitedHealthcare’s denial rates for skilled nursing centers 'experienced particularly dramatic growth.'
Americans' view of health care quality and coverage hits 24-year low, poll finds
Americans' positive views of the quality and coverage of U.S. health care has reached its lowest point in 24 years, a new Gallup poll found.
Americans' positive views of the quality and coverage of U.S. health care has reached its lowest point in 24 years, a new Gallup poll found.
Biden proposes Medicare, Medicaid cover pricey weight-loss drugs for obese Americans
Popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic would be covered by Medicare or Medicaid under a newly-proposed rule by the Biden administration.
Popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic would be covered by Medicare or Medicaid under a newly-proposed rule by the Biden administration.
Trump nominates Dr. Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Donald Trump says he is nominating TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Donald Trump says he is nominating TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Is it flu or COVID? At-home tests can now tell you
While symptoms of the flu and COVID are similar, the viruses that cause each illness are different. New tests this winter season can tell you at home what you’re sick with.
While symptoms of the flu and COVID are similar, the viruses that cause each illness are different. New tests this winter season can tell you at home what you’re sick with.
Measles cases rose by more than 20% worldwide last year: Here's why
"Far too many children are still dying from this preventable disease," the CDC says.
"Far too many children are still dying from this preventable disease," the CDC says.
Medicare premiums increasing in 2025
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
FDA wants to pull decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines
The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.
The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.
USF's Medical Response Unit gets real-life experience during Hurricanes Helene, Milton
There were hundreds of medical calls during Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and some of the first responders who answered those calls got real-life experience before they even graduated from college. It's part of the University of South Florida’s Medical Response Unit.
There were hundreds of medical calls during Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and some of the first responders who answered those calls got real-life experience before they even graduated from college. It's part of the University of South Florida’s Medical Response Unit.
How did more than 460K children in Florida lose their Medicaid health benefits?
In Florida, more 460,000 children lost their Medicaid health benefits after the COVID-19 pandemic. Some lost coverage by mistake. Others were supposed to get a low-cost replacement that never arrived like Aurora and Luna Day.
In Florida, more 460,000 children lost their Medicaid health benefits after the COVID-19 pandemic. Some lost coverage by mistake. Others were supposed to get a low-cost replacement that never arrived like Aurora and Luna Day.
Popular weight loss drugs could help with alcohol, opioid addictions: study
A new study suggests weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could provide a promising new treatment for substance use disorders.
A new study suggests weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could provide a promising new treatment for substance use disorders.
Biden administration proposes making over-the-counter birth control free, including condoms
Private health insurance would fully cover over-the-counter birth control methods, such as condoms, the "morning after" pill, and daily oral contraceptives under a newly-proposed rule.
Private health insurance would fully cover over-the-counter birth control methods, such as condoms, the "morning after" pill, and daily oral contraceptives under a newly-proposed rule.
Is my COVID test expired? How to check, and what to do
If you have unused COVID tests lying around at home, they may be OK to still use. Here’s what to know as the cold and flu season ramps up.
If you have unused COVID tests lying around at home, they may be OK to still use. Here’s what to know as the cold and flu season ramps up.
Americans can order free COVID-19 tests beginning this month: What to know
Free COVID-19 tests will be available to U.S. households beginning this month. Here's what to know.
Free COVID-19 tests will be available to U.S. households beginning this month. Here's what to know.
Bay Area nonprofit helps childhood cancer patients along with parents who lost their kids
Beside a peaceful lake in Brandon is a spot where pictures on the walls tell stories of kids who have battled cancer – kids like Finn.
Beside a peaceful lake in Brandon is a spot where pictures on the walls tell stories of kids who have battled cancer – kids like Finn.
Walgreens to pay $106.8M over claims it billed government for prescriptions never dispensed
Walgreens Boots Alliance has agreed to pay a $106.8 million fine to settle allegations the pharmacy chain billed federal health care programs for prescriptions that were never filled.
Walgreens Boots Alliance has agreed to pay a $106.8 million fine to settle allegations the pharmacy chain billed federal health care programs for prescriptions that were never filled.
Woman describes waking up during procedure performed by same Tampa doctor now on probation: 'There's no peace'
A former patient of a Tampa gastroenterologist came forward Friday to discuss waking up during a procedure, in a story similar to the one that landed the doctor in hot water with the state.
A former patient of a Tampa gastroenterologist came forward Friday to discuss waking up during a procedure, in a story similar to the one that landed the doctor in hot water with the state.
Tampa doctor couldn't hear colonoscopy patient scream because he wasn't wearing hearing aids, board finds
A Tampa gastroenterologist was placed on probation following a Florida Department of Health investigation into claims that he wasn't wearing his hearing aids and couldn't hear the screams of a patient who woke up during a procedure.
A Tampa gastroenterologist was placed on probation following a Florida Department of Health investigation into claims that he wasn't wearing his hearing aids and couldn't hear the screams of a patient who woke up during a procedure.
Deals will lower prices of Medicare's costliest drugs, White House says — see the list
Federal officials reached deals with drug companies to lower the cost for 10 of Medicare’s costliest drugs. Here's what to know.
Federal officials reached deals with drug companies to lower the cost for 10 of Medicare’s costliest drugs. Here's what to know.
List: Medicare deal will lower the prices of these drugs
Ten popular prescription drugs will soon become cheaper for Medicare recipients. The full list was released Thursday morning and it includes drugs to treat diabetes, blood clots, and other conditions.
Ten popular prescription drugs will soon become cheaper for Medicare recipients. The full list was released Thursday morning and it includes drugs to treat diabetes, blood clots, and other conditions.