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RFK Jr. Wrong on Medicare, Medicaid During Senate Confirmation Hearing16:39 This is a MedPage Today story. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s statements before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday revealed a concerning lack of knowledge about the major health programs he'd oversee, should he be confirmed as HHS secretary. On several occasions during the 3.5-hour hearing, Kennedy seemed to conflate Medicare, Medicaid, and Medicare Advantage, and appeared to mistakenly refer to the Affordable Care Act health exchanges. "Medicaid is not working for Americans, and it's specifica… In Settling Fraud Case, N.Y. Medicare Advantage Insurer, CEO Will Pay Up to $100M16:38 This is a MedPage Today story. A western New York health insurance provider for seniors and the CEO of its medical analytics arm have agreed to pay a total of up to $100 million to settle Justice Department allegations of fraudulent billing for health conditions that were exaggerated or didn't exist. Independent Health Association of Buffalo, which operates two Medicare Advantage plans, will pay up to $98 million. Betsy Gaffney, CEO of medical records review company DxID, will pay $2 million, a… What Is Spondylolisthesis, the Spine Condition Reported to Plague Luigi Mangione?16:38 This is a MedPage Today story. Luigi Mangione, the person charged with murdering United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, reportedly had spinal surgery for chronic back pain caused by spondylolisthesis. Spondylolisthesis occurs when a vertebra slips forward out of place onto the vertebra below, explained Jessica Stark, MD, spine surgeon at UTHealth Houston. This slippage, a sequela of arthritis, happens most often in the lumbar spine and can put pressure on the nerves around the spine. "Really art… Doctors warn about the risks energy drinks pose to kids. What families need to know14:30 Doctors nationwide have warned for years that energy drinks contain high levels of caffeine that can seriously harm children Doctor wanted: Small town offers big perks to attract a physician0:40 This is a MedPage Today story. HAVANA, Fla. -- For a rural community, this town of 1,750 people has been more fortunate than most. A family doctor has practiced here for the last 30 years. But that ended in December when Mark Newberry, MD, retired. To attract a new doctor, Havana leaders took out want ads in local newspapers, posted notices on social media, and sweetened the pot with a rent-free medical office equipped with an x-ray, an ultrasound machine, and a bone density scanner -- all owne… Congo's Ebola outbreak has recorded over 4,000 deaths2.října Congo's Ebola outbreak has now recorded more than 4,000 deaths as authorities struggle to contain the virus The drug used in Tennessee's failed execution has come under past scrutiny1.října The lethal drug administered in Tennessee’s failed attempt to execute Christa Pike has been used in multiple states that carry out the death penalty After an outfield collision left him paralyzed, every gain in rehab is a big win for A's Ryan Lasko1.října Ryan Lasko was a promising outfielder in the Athletics organization on a path he hoped would one day make him a major leaguer, having established himself in Double-A ball 3 GOP states go to US Supreme Court to challenge 3 Democratic-led states' abortion 'shield' laws1.října Alabama, Arkansas and Louisiana have gone to the U.S. Supreme Court to challenge abortion “shield laws” in California, Massachusetts and New York that protect providers who prescribe abortion pills across state lines Senate committee advances Dr. Nicole Saphier's nomination for surgeon general30.září Dr. Nicole Saphier, President Trump's third nominee for surgeon general, is moving closer to confirmation As heat becomes more extreme, inmates are increasingly threatened by rising temperatures30.září When summer heat feels stifling, most people can cool off with a glass of ice-cold water, turning up the AC or opening a window UN tries to build momentum on pandemic preparedness, but hits a speed bump26.září Six years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, the U.N. General Assembly’s leader and health officials are seeking to make sure that the lurking possibility of another worldwide disease emergency stays on the global agenda |
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