COVID vaccines restricted to high-risk patients this fall, FDA states
FDA Approves New Covid-19 Vaccine for High-Risk Groups The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for a new Covid-19 vaccine, although access is currently limited to high-risk populations. On Wednesday, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy shared news of the FDA’s decision in a post on X, stating, “I promised four things: 1. […]
Summa Health will stop scheduling patients with out-of-network insurance.
Changes to SUMMA Health System’s Insurance Policy AKRON, Ohio – Beginning September 1, SUMMA Health System will no longer accept non-emergency patients with out-of-network insurance plans. This new rule, which affects walk-in services at Summa Health Urgent Care Centers, as well as Laboratory and Radiology Services, won’t apply to emergency services mandated by the Emergency […]
Maryland patients await final insurance deal between Johns Hopkins and UnitedHealthcare.
Potential Loss of Insurance Coverage for Patients at Johns Hopkins As of Monday, around 60,000 medical patients from the Maryland region associated with Johns Hopkins may be losing insurance coverage under UnitedHealthCare (UHC). This outcome follows months of stalled negotiations between the two organizations. Patient advocates expressed concerns last Friday, noting that the situation would […]
Israel to Pioneer World’s First Human Spinal Cord Implant Using Patient’s Own Cells
Researchers at Tel Aviv University are developing the first spinal implant for humans, using engineered tissue derived from the patients’ own cells. This innovative approach promises to help paralyzed individuals regain their ability to walk within a year. The procedure, created at the Sagol Centre for Regenerative Biotechnology, involves converting a patient’s blood and fat […]
Suspected nurse impersonator cared for thousands of patients in Florida prior to arrest
Authorities in Florida have arrested a woman from Palm Coast who reportedly posed as a nurse without the necessary qualifications, providing care to a significant number of patients. The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 29-year-old Fall Bardisa, who was apprehended at her home while dressed in medical scrubs. She has been accused […]
Florida Woman Pretended to be a Nurse and Treated 4,486 Patients
Authorities in Florida reported that a woman, accused of impersonating a nurse, has been arrested after treating over 4,000 patients without being a licensed medical professional. Autumn Bardisa, 29, was allegedly involved in fraudulent activities that began at AdventHealth Palm Coast Parkway in July 2023. Reports surfaced on Thursday regarding her case. According to a […]
Florida woman charged with pretending to be a nurse and treating more than 4,000 patients
Palm Coast, Florida – A woman has been arrested for allegedly impersonating a licensed nurse and treating over 4,400 patients at a local hospital. The arrest occurred this week, carried out by deputies from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. Fall Bardisa, 29, was taken into custody after investigators found she had been operating without a […]
Fake nurse Autumn Bardisa arrested for treating 4,000 patients illegally
Fraudulent Nurse Arrested in Florida Authorities recently apprehended a woman accused of impersonating a nurse after treating over 4,000 patients in a Florida hospital. This fraudulent activity, spanning nearly two years, came to light only when hospital staff were promoted. Autumn Bardisa, 29, was arrested on Tuesday, reportedly involved with 4,486 patients at AdventHealth Palm […]
Bert Nash ends agreement with insurer Cigna; 121 patients may be impacted
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center Faces Financial Challenges With a projected multi-million dollar deficit looming for 2025, the Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center has decided to cancel its contract with an insurance provider that could affect services for over 100 centers. This information was revealed in a statement from the nonprofit, where interim […]
ProMedica may not be part of the Medical Mutual network for patients in 2026 if a new agreement isn’t reached.
If an agreement isn’t reached, patients could see increased costs for emergency services at Promedica facilities starting in 2026. Toledo, Ohio – A potential contract dispute between Promedica and Ohio Medical Care might lead to significant changes for patients next year. Promedica has informed patients that hospitals, clinics, and physician services may be excluded from […]