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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

health

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

politics

Texas Attorney General Files Suit Against Children’s Hospital Over Transgender Care

February 18, 2026

The state’s top prosecutor has taken legal action against a local children’s medical center, claiming that the facility is committing fraud by providing gender‑affirming treatment to minors. The lawsuit alleges that the hospital’s services violate state Medicaid rules, suggesting that the care is

lifestyle

A Quiet Life in Winchester: History, Apples, and Easy Living

February 18, 2026

Winchester is a small town in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley that offers a peaceful place for people who want to retire without the bustle of big cities. The community is famous for its apple orchards and its deep history that stretches back to the 1700s. It was named one of the best retirement

politics

Why U. S. Health Care Is So Expensive

February 18, 2026

Health care in the United States costs almost one‑fifth of the country’s economic output, far more than other rich nations. The reasons lie in how the system is organized, funded and run, rather than in medical technology alone. Across the world there are four main ways to deliver health services.

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?

Texas Attorney General Files Suit Against Children’s Hospital Over Transgender Care

A Quiet Life in Winchester: History, Apples, and Easy Living

Why U. S. Health Care Is So Expensive

Health Plan Reveals $101 Million Profit for 2025