New York woman accused of operating fake dentistry practice, injuring patients
A New York woman was arrested for allegedly performing unlicensed dental surgery at her Suffolk County home despite lack of professional dental training. Yolanie Meziah Karanza, 55, was charged with three counts of unfair occupational practices, according to Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Katalina. “The investigation began when detectives in the third precinct received hints […]
UnitedHealthcare, OHSU nearing contract deadline; 74,000 Oregon patients could be impacted – KGW.com
If United Healthcare and hospitals fail to agree to the new contract by March 31, thousands of Oregonians could lose in-network access to OHSU doctors. ORESTORGON, USA — Oregon University of Health & Science and UnitedHealthcare have reached a “good faith agreement” on a new contract, according to a hospital system statement on Friday. About […]
Jefferson Health now out-of-network for many with Cigna | What to know and what patients can do – 6ABC Philadelphia
Philadelphia (WPVI) – After Jefferson Health, the largest health system in our area, consumers who are seriously concerned about their healthcare are turning alarms. It was announced earlier this week Failure to finalise a new contract with Cigna Insurance. Emergency care for all Cigna members remains networked and patients with the Medicare Advantage Plan are […]
Trump Will Put Patients Over the Bureaucrats Who Drive Up Healthcare Costs
The following content is sponsored by Americans for a limited government: The Trump administration should aim for intermediaries that increase healthcare costs. In his quest to eliminate wasted federal spending, President Trump has a factory-sized cheesecake menu of choice when it comes to healthcare. When the Trump administration draws attention to the sector, it quickly […]
Medicare, Medicaid Cuts Would Force Half of Patients to Delay Care: Poll – Newsweek
Half of Medicare and Medicaid people will need to delay or skip health care if the program is facing massive cuts based on the Republican House budget. The vote of 1,000 adults in the US found that over 60% of Americans are worried about cutting Medicare and Medicaid under the new budget. Why is it […]
Patients enlist AI to slash medical bills
Existing patients facing astronomical health bills are fighting hospitals and insurance companies with secret weapons, artificial intelligence. Alicia Bittle She gave birth to her youngest child in August, but she rushed him to the emergency room just three weeks after the infant developed fever and respiratory illness. The “wife” who raises chicks on a homestead […]
Illinois health insurance provider ending coverage for hundreds of thousands of patients – The State Journal-Register
Do you have insurance? Health Alliance? It may be time to read the market for next year. Carle Health, one of the Illinois insurance providers. Announced on February 25th Plans to close most of the health plan. The end of coverage will take effect at the end of the year, leaving thousands of people behind. […]
Yankees legend Bernie Williams using music to help rare disease patients
Bernie Williams knows that many people recognize that he wore pinstripes and hits from both sides of the plate to win the World Series title with the New York Yankees. That's where his main legacy lies in the baseball game. However, over the years of the Yankees' Manning Center Field, Williams' love for music, especially […]
UVA hospital ends gender medical treatments for new patients as young as 11 after Trump order
The University of Virginia Health Hospital will cease services that provide transgender care to young patients as young as 11, falling in line with President Donald Trump's orders, where they risk losing federal funds. Medical Center, an academic healthcare facility associated with the University of Virginia (UVA), has included providing children with adolescent blockers that […]
Two Alzheimer’s drugs help patients live independently at home for longer periods
Two widely advertised Alzheimer's drugs have been shown to allow patients to stay independently at home for longer periods of time. However, these drugs are effective, but are not free from risks and side effects. This is according to a recent survey published last week in the Alzheimer's Disease Association Journal. Lean meat can increase […]