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Doctor wanted: Small town offers big perks to attract a physician22:15 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… RFK Jr. Wrong on Medicare, Medicaid During Senate Confirmation Hearing22:15 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 $100M22:15 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?22:15 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… Judge blocks Tennessee from reporting sick children to immigration authorities, for now8:39 A judge has temporarily ordered Tennessee not to give immigration authorities information about hundreds of sick and disabled immigrant children who are enrolled in a healthcare assistance program Vermont is first state to ban paraquat, a weed killer linked to Parkinson's disease25.června Vermont is set to become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a commonly used herbicide that experts say is linked to Parkinson’s disease Dozens of states could face new costs because of high error rates in SNAP food aid25.června Several dozen states might need to pay millions for food aid if they don't reduce errors in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program In France's historic heat wave, Paris’ dreamy rooftops become a heat-trapping nightmare25.června Many of the attic apartments inside Paris' picturesque buildings are proving to be hostile during a historic heat wave New Mexico governor calls for criminal probe of DEA25.června New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is calling for a criminal investigation into whether federal authorities broke state law by allowing fentanyl pills to reach the streets How a heat dome is formed and why experts blame one for Europe's baking temperatures23.června Europe is sizzling under an early heat wave this week with millions of people experiencing extremely high temperatures Judge rules government can't stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks23.června A judge has ruled that the U.S. government cannot stop people enrolled in the biggest food aid program from using benefits to buy candy and soda Texas doctor charged in $89M fraud case as administration pushes healthcare crackdown23.června The Justice Department says it has charged a Texas doctor in an $89 million healthcare fraud scheme, accusing him of billing insurers for medically unnecessary cardiovascular screening tests for college student-athletes and then rubber-stamping the res... Kenya's health minister found in contempt of court over US-backed Ebola facility22.června Kenya’s High Court has found the health minister in contempt of court for failing to halt the construction of an Ebola quarantine facility intended for Americans, despite existing court orders France restricts public alcohol consumption and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe21.června France is in the grips of a severe heat wave, leading to canceled trains, concerts and sports events |
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