Many cancer patients worry about interruptions in treatment because of an insurance contract disagreement.
UnitedHealthcare and Memorial Sloan Kettering Reach Agreement On Tuesday morning, major insurance providers UnitedHealthcare and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center announced a new multi-year agreement. This deal ensures that approximately 19,000 patients with UnitedHealthcare and Oxford Health Plan will be able to continue receiving care within their network for cancer treatment. Not too long ago, […]
New York doctor confesses to recording himself fondling sedated patients and assaulting drugged women he encountered online.
A doctor from Queens has pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including rape and sexual abuse, after admitting to assaulting several women, one of whom was unconscious. Zhi Alan Cheng, 35, appeared in court after spending time in prison without bail since his 2022 arrest. Cheng confessed to sexually assaulting seven victims and took an Alford […]
Justice Department reveals landmark charges for healthcare fraud related to elderly patients
Major Healthcare Fraud Charges Filed The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced that over 300 individuals are facing charges related to healthcare fraud. They claim that patients unknowingly paid for unnecessary medical treatments, some of which they actually received. Matthew Galeotti, who heads the DOJ’s Criminal Division, indicated that the defendants attempted to defraud Medicare […]
Patients of CHRISTUS with BlueCross BlueShield might have to find new doctors starting July 1.
Bluecross BlueShield has informed its customers that negotiations with Christus Health Care are ongoing, but it’s unlikely they will finalize a contract by the deadline. In Corpus Christi, Texas, Bluecross BlueShield may lose in-network access to physicians and facilities affiliated with Christus Health Care starting July 1. The insurance company has posted updates on its […]
Medicaid reductions in GOP bill would negatively impact COPD patients
Concerns Over Medicaid Cuts and COPD Care Representatives are expressing serious concerns about the deep Medicaid cuts outlined in President Trump’s budget settlement bill, particularly for those suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Rep. Maxine Dexter (D-ORE) emphasized the detrimental impact these cuts can have on Americans with breathing issues at a Tuesday event […]
Surgeon uses a toe to replace patient’s missing thumb
In Norfolk, Virginia, surgeons at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital recently completed a rare procedure: a patient who lost his thumb opted to have it replaced with one of his toes. The incident was quite serious, with the patient injuring his thumb after a large metal beam fell on it. Dr. Manas Nigam, a plastic surgeon […]
Bon Secours and UnitedHealthcare disagreement may soon put 30,000 patients in the Greenville area out of network.
Bon Secours, UnitedHealthCare Dispute Could Leave 30,000 Patients Out of Network Patients with UnitedHealthcare might find themselves outside the Bon Secours St. Francis network soon. As of June 6, UHC announced it was in active negotiations with Bon Secours. The health insurer contends that Bon Secours St. Francis is pursuing prices for its commercial plans […]
Healthcare data breach affects 2.7 million patients: Tips for staying safe
Recent Healthcare Data Breach Exposes Millions of Records Over the past decade, the healthcare sector has been increasingly targeted by cybercriminals. This includes everyone from insurance companies to clinics, all of which handle sensitive personal information. Interestingly, breaches often don’t originate within hospitals or medical applications themselves. Rather, patient data is frequently managed by third-party […]
UAB advises it may stop accepting United Healthcare: Important information for patients
UAB in Contract Dispute with United Healthcare Recently, the University of Alabama, Birmingham Health System announced that it’s embroiled in a contract dispute with United Healthcare, which is the largest insurance provider in the country. If this contract were to end, residents of Alabama would find themselves without network access to the state’s largest hospital, […]
Patients with obesity and additional health issues are the best candidates for weight-loss medications.
Weight loss medications are gaining traction, and it’s estimated that the global market for these therapies could hit $150 billion by 2035. Drugs like GLP-1 agonists—semaglutide-based options such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound—are primarily designed to treat type 2 diabetes and manage obesity. Interestingly, recent research suggests additional benefits that doctors are beginning to […]