Pro-life pregnancy center broadens its mission to help patients accept the gender God gave them
Alternatives Pregnancy Center in Sacramento does not advertise detransition care on its website. But the pro-life clinic offers a range of women’s health services, including hormone treatment, and executive director Heidi Matzke says the center aims to provide care guided by its Christian faith. Matzke said prayer has shaped the organization’s work since she took […]
Father and Son Charged with Drugging Patients and Holding Them Captive in a Large Fraud Operation
A father-son duo running drug and sober living facilities in Los Angeles has been charged with drugging patients to keep them dependent on treatment, thereby benefiting financially from insurance billings. David Young, 71, and Nathan Young, 39, are facing serious allegations of healthcare fraud. They allegedly collaborated with “body brokers” nationwide to lure homeless individuals […]
Understanding the Reality: Ways the state can support doctors caring for Medicaid patients
Connecticut Lawmakers Under Pressure to Increase Medicaid Payments With potential federal Medicaid cuts on the horizon, Connecticut lawmakers are feeling the heat to boost payments for doctors and hospitals serving Medicaid patients. Senator Jason Perillo (R-Shelton) shared his thoughts on why it’s crucial for the state to act and expressed hope for bipartisan progress next […]
Doctors note that treating certain CT patients leads to financial strain, which affects access across the state.
Challenges for Medicaid Patients in Connecticut Cassidy Friedl has a vivid memory of the day her son, Luca, was born. Holding him close, she felt a mix of overwhelming joy and disbelief at his chubby cheeks and vibrant orange hair, which would eventually lighten to strawberry blond. But a few months later, something began to […]
Vermont free clinics prepare for an increase in patients as Medicaid changes begin
Changes to Medicaid in Vermont Raise Concerns Among Free Clinics BARRE, Vt. – Significant adjustments to Medicaid are in motion, with Vermont’s free clinics preparing for an increase in patients who may soon lose their coverage. These alterations could impact thousands of residents. The new rules involve work commitments and revised renewal processes for Medicaid, […]
Even at the smallest dose of the ‘triple G’ medication, patients shed almost 30 pounds.
Exploring the Promising Weight Loss Drug Retatrutide We’re gaining more insight into retatrutide, a highly effective weight loss medication also known as “triple-G.” This drug uniquely targets three different metabolic receptors—GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon. As it approaches the final stages of clinical trials, it’s anticipated that the manufacturer, Eli Lilly, will seek FDA approval early […]
Doctor uncovers surprising influence of faith in patients dealing with serious illnesses
Dr. Marc Siegel Explores Faith and Medicine in New Book Dr. Marc Siegel, a physician and senior medical analyst, dives into the connection between spirituality and medical treatment in his latest work, “The Angels Among Us.” The book takes a look at how faith, empathy, and modern medicine intertwine during health crises, drawing upon medical […]
Ivermectin and Mebendazole: New Study Finds 84.4% Clinical Benefit Rate in Cancer Patients
Why Patients Are Losing Faith in Medicine — and What One New Study Is Proposing Instead Trust in the American healthcare system has been on a downward trend for quite some time, and the pandemic made things worse. Back in April 2020, around 71.5% of Americans felt they could rely on doctors and hospitals. Fast […]
Doctor charged with misusing patients’ medical records in unsuccessful campaign for Congress
California Doctor Sued for Using Patient Records in Election Campaign A doctor in California, running for Congress as a Democrat, is facing a lawsuit alleging she misused patients’ medical records to push her election campaign during the 2026 midterm elections. Dr. Sonia Devgan-Kacker, who operates Westlake Village Urgent Care, is being sued by a former […]
Increase in uninsured patients affects CHS’ finances in the second quarter
Overview: The number of uninsured patients is on the rise, with many Americans hesitating to get elective surgeries due to financial worries, impacting the profitability of Community Health Systems (CHS). On Thursday, CHS executives reported that their second-quarter financial results fell short of expectations, attributed to an increase in uninsured patients seeking care and a […]