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Pharmacies Vanishing: Why Pennsylvania Must Act Fast

March 13, 2026

Pennsylvania is losing more than a thousand pharmacies since 2020, turning towns and suburbs into “pharmacy deserts. ” When a pharmacy closes, residents must drive farther for medicine, vaccines, and advice from trusted experts. Missing doses or delayed treatment can lead to serious health problems.

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Aetna Owes $117 Million After Medicare Coding Mistakes

March 12, 2026

The insurance arm of CVS Health, Aetna, has agreed to pay $117. 7 million to settle federal claims that it misrepresented patient diagnoses on Medicare Advantage plans. The lawsuit alleged that from 2018 to 2023, Aetna filed false diagnosis codes for morbid obesity and other conditions. These

politics

House Republicans Struggle to Unite Over Affordable Living Bill

March 12, 2026

Republicans in the House are trying to pass a big bill that would lower costs for families before November elections. They want the plan to stand out from Democrats, hoping voters will reward them for tackling everyday expenses. The party holds a narrow 218‑214 majority, so any new law needs almo

health

Lung Cancer Care Shows Racial Gaps That Haven’t Closed

March 6, 2026

Recent research on Medicare patients with early‑stage lung cancer reveals a troubling trend: Black individuals are still far less likely to receive surgery or radiation that can cure the disease than their white counterparts. The study, which looked at more than 28, 000 cases from 2005 to 2019, foun

business

Health Plan Reveals $101 Million Profit for 2025

March 2, 2026

A New York‑based health insurer announced it will earn $101 million in profit for the year 2025. The company employs about 1, 600 workers across the state. Its earnings come as medical care and prescription drug prices climb higher. The insurer also notes that new rules for Medicare Advanta

politics

Retirees Demand a Health Care Fix in New York City

February 28, 2026

The city’s promise to retirees that their health care would stay solid after 30 years of service is now shaky. A former crossing guard who spent three decades on the job has seen his trusted medication coverage slip through the cracks since January 1, when the city switched to a new UnitedHealthcare

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Health Bills, Family Bills: A Real Life Money Fight

February 26, 2026

Jean Franklin saved a lot of money before she became a mom. She and her husband, Charles—who calls himself Chaz—were ready to live comfortably in their house near Sacramento. But a health scare changed everything. In May, Jean felt shaky and went to the hospital after her speech got slurred. She lo

politics

Minnesota Faces Funding Freeze as Fraud Allegations Escalate

February 26, 2026

The Trump administration has decided to pause over a quarter‑billion dollars in Medicaid payments to Minnesota, citing concerns about misuse of taxpayer money. This move follows a high‑profile fraud investigation that tied residents in Minneapolis’s Somali community to alleged insurance scams. The p

crime

Texas Supplier Accused of Medicare Scam

February 25, 2026

A small medical supply shop in Austin is at the center of a federal complaint that says it billed Medicare for unnecessary urinary catheters. Investigators say the company, linked to a Russian citizen living in Texas, is part of a scheme that moved millions of dollars overseas. The complaint n

technology

AI Watch: Who’s Monitoring Health Insurers’ Use of Technology?

February 18, 2026

Health insurers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to streamline claims, detect fraud, and predict patient needs. But who keeps an eye on how these powerful tools are being applied? A growing number of regulators and watchdog groups are stepping up their scrutiny. The Centers for

Pharmacies Vanishing: Why Pennsylvania Must Act Fast

Aetna Owes $117 Million After Medicare Coding Mistakes

House Republicans Struggle to Unite Over Affordable Living Bill

Lung Cancer Care Shows Racial Gaps That Haven’t Closed

Health Plan Reveals $101 Million Profit for 2025

Retirees Demand a Health Care Fix in New York City

Health Bills, Family Bills: A Real Life Money Fight

Minnesota Faces Funding Freeze as Fraud Allegations Escalate

Texas Supplier Accused of Medicare Scam

AI Watch: Who’s Monitoring Health Insurers’ Use of Technology?

Aetna Owes $117 Million After Medicare Coding Mistakes

Health Plan Reveals $101 Million Profit for 2025