Dr. Oz launches 50-state review of Medicaid program oversight
Dr. Mehmet Oz announced an initiative, requiring all 50 states to audit their Medicaid provider networks in a move marking a broader plan to root out waste and fraud across federal benefit programs.
Dr. Mehmet Oz announced an initiative, requiring all 50 states to audit their Medicaid provider networks in a move marking a broader plan to root out waste and fraud across federal benefit programs.
AI shaping our health care decisions, even whether we go to the doctor
For nearly half of Americans, artificial intelligence plays some sort of role in their health care decisions, a new Gallup poll found.
For nearly half of Americans, artificial intelligence plays some sort of role in their health care decisions, a new Gallup poll found.
Inside the $60M takedown: 8 Southern California cases under Medicare fraud investigation
Get the facts on the eight Southern California cases targeted in the DOJ’s $60 million "Operation Never Say Die" healthcare fraud sweep.
Get the facts on the eight Southern California cases targeted in the DOJ’s $60 million "Operation Never Say Die" healthcare fraud sweep.
DOJ targets ‘kingdom of fraud’ in hospice takedown
Federal prosecutors have charged over a dozen people in Los Angeles allegedly linked to a $60 million Medicare fraud scheme.
Federal prosecutors have charged over a dozen people in Los Angeles allegedly linked to a $60 million Medicare fraud scheme.
DOJ targets California’s ‘kingdom of fraud’ in massive $60M hospice takedown
Federal prosecutors have charged over a dozen people in Los Angeles allegedly linked to a $60 million Medicare fraud scheme involving sham hospices and illegal kickbacks under "Operation Never Say Die."
Federal prosecutors have charged over a dozen people in Los Angeles allegedly linked to a $60 million Medicare fraud scheme involving sham hospices and illegal kickbacks under "Operation Never Say Die."
Texas fugitive gets prison for $61M in Medicare fraud involving foot baths, genetic tests
A Texas man who fled after pleading guilty to a multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud scheme has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison.
A Texas man who fled after pleading guilty to a multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud scheme has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison.
Nick Shirley alleges $170M California daycare fraud in new video, echoing Dr. Oz’s hospice claims
YouTuber Nick Shirley’s new investigation alleges $170 million in California daycare fraud, echoing Dr. Oz’s claims of a $3.5 billion hospice scheme in Los Angeles.
YouTuber Nick Shirley’s new investigation alleges $170 million in California daycare fraud, echoing Dr. Oz’s claims of a $3.5 billion hospice scheme in Los Angeles.
Americans skipping meals or cutting back on other needs to afford health care, poll finds
As millions of Americans endure the financial burden of rising health care costs, some admit to making sacrifices to cover their expenses like skipping meals, according to a new poll.
As millions of Americans endure the financial burden of rising health care costs, some admit to making sacrifices to cover their expenses like skipping meals, according to a new poll.
USC professor pursues gene therapy research in quest for an HIV cure
Dr. Paula Cannon is pursuing one of medicine’s most difficult goals: a cure for HIV.
Dr. Paula Cannon is pursuing one of medicine’s most difficult goals: a cure for HIV.
DOJ says JD Vance comments on Medicaid funding 'have no weight'
Federal attorneys are downplaying VP JD Vance’s comments on Medicaid funding as Minnesota fights to block the Trump administration's announced pause. Read more here.
Federal attorneys are downplaying VP JD Vance’s comments on Medicaid funding as Minnesota fights to block the Trump administration's announced pause. Read more here.
USC scientist working toward an HIV cure
Dr. Paula Cannon is pursuing one of medicine’s most difficult goals: a cure for HIV.
Dr. Paula Cannon is pursuing one of medicine’s most difficult goals: a cure for HIV.
LA County closes 7 public health clinics amid $50M funding crisis
Non-clinical programs will remain operational at most affected sites, except for the Dr. Ruth Temple Health Center, which is ending all public health programming.
Non-clinical programs will remain operational at most affected sites, except for the Dr. Ruth Temple Health Center, which is ending all public health programming.
Trump delivers record-breaking State of the Union, declares ‘Golden Age'
President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in history Tuesday night, speaking for more than 100 minutes as he declared a new “Golden Age of America."
President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in history Tuesday night, speaking for more than 100 minutes as he declared a new “Golden Age of America."
Kaiser Permanente strike ends, 31K nurses returning to work Tuesday
Over 31,000 Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care professionals in California and Hawaii are ending their historic strike on Tuesday following progress in contract talks.
Over 31,000 Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care professionals in California and Hawaii are ending their historic strike on Tuesday following progress in contract talks.
Bill would guarantee paid sick leave for all US workers if passed
All American workers could earn up to one week of paid sick time a year under the proposed legislation.
All American workers could earn up to one week of paid sick time a year under the proposed legislation.
Nurses strikes surge across Southern California hospitals; thousands join picket lines
Multiple nurses strikes are impacting Southern California hospitals, including Kaiser Permanente, Providence Tarzana, and West Anaheim Medical Center, over alleged staffing and safety concerns.
Multiple nurses strikes are impacting Southern California hospitals, including Kaiser Permanente, Providence Tarzana, and West Anaheim Medical Center, over alleged staffing and safety concerns.
Kaiser pharmacy, lab workers end three-day strike as 31,000 nurses remain on picket lines
Over 3,000 Kaiser Permanente pharmacy and lab workers in Southern California ended a three-day strike Thursday while 31,000 nurses continue an open-ended walkout.
Over 3,000 Kaiser Permanente pharmacy and lab workers in Southern California ended a three-day strike Thursday while 31,000 nurses continue an open-ended walkout.
LA County votes yes to sales tax increase
The LA Co. Board of Supervisors voted yes Tuesday on a proposal to place a temporary half-cent sales tax increase. The proposal will be up for Los Angeles County residents to vote yes or no on June 2026.
The LA Co. Board of Supervisors voted yes Tuesday on a proposal to place a temporary half-cent sales tax increase. The proposal will be up for Los Angeles County residents to vote yes or no on June 2026.
LA County approves sales tax increase for healthcare; Proposal to appear on June 2026 ballot
The LA Co. Board of Supervisors voted yes Tuesday on a proposal to place a temporary half-cent sales tax increase.
The LA Co. Board of Supervisors voted yes Tuesday on a proposal to place a temporary half-cent sales tax increase.
Kaiser strike: Pharmacy, lab workers join picket lines as nurses enter 3rd week
Pharmacy and lab employees have joined 31,000 nurses in an expanding labor dispute over staffing and wages.
Pharmacy and lab employees have joined 31,000 nurses in an expanding labor dispute over staffing and wages.