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 […]
New York state Senate endorses bill for doctor-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients, forwards it to Hochul.
New York Senate Passes Controversial Assisted Suicide Bill ALBANY — On Monday, New York State Senate Democrats approved a contentious law permitting terminally ill patients to end their lives with physician assistance through a close vote. Senator Brad Hoyleman Sigal (D-Manhattan) heralded this as a major social reform during a press conference, emphasizing themes of […]
California’s budget strategy is putting the lives of low-income patients at risk
California’s Medicaid System Under Scrutiny California politicians often take pride in the state’s economy, boasting a GDP nearing $4 trillion, which positions it as the fourth-largest economy globally. Critics, especially from progressive circles, use these figures to argue that sizeable governmental initiatives are evidently effective. However, beneath these shiny statistics lies a system riddled with […]
Colorado Paramedic Charged for Assisting More Than 100 Patients Without a License
Charges Against Paramedic for Practicing Without License Lauren Wilson, 53, was indicted by a Colorado grand jury on Wednesday for providing medical care to over 100 patients without holding the necessary emergency medical license. Wilson originally obtained her paramedic certification from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) in 2009. However, the certification […]
Northern Light alerts Maine patients about halted discussions with Anthem
Northern Lights Caution Maine Patients About Stalled Talks with Anthem If the agreement lapses, many patients could lose coverage Northern Light Health, a major healthcare provider in Maine, has indicated that negotiations for a new contract with the insurance company Anthem are not progressing. The current agreement is due to end on September 30, 2025. […]
Andrew Cuomo Still Won’t Provide a Clear Response About His Involvement in Sending COVID Patients to Nursing Homes
Cuomo’s Debate Encounter on Nursing Home Deaths In a significant debate on Wednesday, Andrew Cuomo, the Democratic candidate for New York City mayor, sidestepped a direct question about the specific number of nursing home deaths during the Covid-19 pandemic. Back in March 2022, an audit indicated that the New York State Department of Health had […]