Feds bust bizarre $27M California hospice scam that billed dead patients
A $27.7M California hospice scam using data from dead people was exposed in a historic $6.5B nationwide healthcare fraud crackdown by the DOJ.
A $27.7M California hospice scam using data from dead people was exposed in a historic $6.5B nationwide healthcare fraud crackdown by the DOJ.
New California laws taking effect July 1, 2026
A wave of new laws hits California on July 1. From minimum wage hikes and school cell phone bans to stricter rules for self-driving robotaxis, here is what is changing in your community.
A wave of new laws hits California on July 1. From minimum wage hikes and school cell phone bans to stricter rules for self-driving robotaxis, here is what is changing in your community.
TrumpRx list expanded again and tops 800 drugs, president says
President Trump said more than 800 drugs are now listed on his TrumpRx site.
President Trump said more than 800 drugs are now listed on his TrumpRx site.
Experimental pill helps people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer, researchers say
An experimental pill helped people with one of the most deadly cancers in the world live longer, researchers reported this weekend.
An experimental pill helped people with one of the most deadly cancers in the world live longer, researchers reported this weekend.
These states spend the most on health care: See the list
A new WalletHub report found Americans are spending significantly more on health care.
A new WalletHub report found Americans are spending significantly more on health care.
California doctor convicted in $45M Medicare fraud that funded lavish trips, $12K antique crossbow
Dr. Violetta Mailyan was convicted in a $45M Medicare Botox fraud scheme that paid her 6x more than top neurologists—funding a lavish lifestyle of vacations and a $12K antique crossbow.
Dr. Violetta Mailyan was convicted in a $45M Medicare Botox fraud scheme that paid her 6x more than top neurologists—funding a lavish lifestyle of vacations and a $12K antique crossbow.
Retatrutide, Eli Lilly's next obesity drug, fueled dramatic weight loss in clinical trial
Retatrutide, Eli Lilly’s next obesity shot, showed far more weight loss in clinical trial patients than other blockbuster obesity drugs.
Retatrutide, Eli Lilly’s next obesity shot, showed far more weight loss in clinical trial patients than other blockbuster obesity drugs.
Vanessa Trump reveals breast cancer diagnosis
Vanessa Trump revealed Wednesday that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and has started a treatment plan.
Vanessa Trump revealed Wednesday that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and has started a treatment plan.
25 states file lawsuit over student loan caps for nursing and healthcare degrees
A group of 25 states and Washington, D.C. filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education over new graduate student loan limits.
A group of 25 states and Washington, D.C. filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education over new graduate student loan limits.
Heart disease may start in the womb, new study finds
Heart disease during pregnancy may be tied to worse heart health in offspring decades later. Here’s what to know.
Heart disease during pregnancy may be tied to worse heart health in offspring decades later. Here’s what to know.
California’s $1.3B Medicaid funding put on hold
California’s $1.3 billion Medicaid funding has put on hold by the Trump administration. California AG Rob Bonta accused the Trump administration of being performative with the move.
California’s $1.3 billion Medicaid funding has put on hold by the Trump administration. California AG Rob Bonta accused the Trump administration of being performative with the move.
California’s $1.3B Medicaid funding put on hold amid fraud suspicions
The Trump administration is widening its initiative to eliminate fraud in the federal health program, which includes a $1.3 billion deferral of Medicaid funding to California.
The Trump administration is widening its initiative to eliminate fraud in the federal health program, which includes a $1.3 billion deferral of Medicaid funding to California.
Supreme Court preserves access to mifepristone abortion pill
The Supreme Court on Thursday preserved women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion.
The Supreme Court on Thursday preserved women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion.
PCOS gets new name in effort to improve diagnosis for millions of women
PCOS, a chronic hormonal condition affecting 1 in 8 women around the world, is getting a new name to improve diagnosis and care.
PCOS, a chronic hormonal condition affecting 1 in 8 women around the world, is getting a new name to improve diagnosis and care.
Amazon stocking Ozempic pills at kiosks, offering same-day delivery
Amazon is making Ozempic pills more accessible and stocking its U.S. kiosks with the medication and offering same-day delivery.
Amazon is making Ozempic pills more accessible and stocking its U.S. kiosks with the medication and offering same-day delivery.
Dr. Oz defends Trump administration's crackdown on Medicare fraud, blasts Gavin Newsom
Dr. Mehmet Oz defends the Trump administration’s aggressive crackdown on Medicare and Medicaid fraud, saying investigations have uncovered widespread abuse.
Dr. Mehmet Oz defends the Trump administration’s aggressive crackdown on Medicare and Medicaid fraud, saying investigations have uncovered widespread abuse.
White House says Trump's drugmaker deals could save economy $529B over next decade
President Trump’s “most favored nation” drugmaker deals could save the economy $529 billion over the next decade, a new White House analysis estimates.
President Trump’s “most favored nation” drugmaker deals could save the economy $529 billion over the next decade, a new White House analysis estimates.
California proposes new licensing path to recruit doctors from Mexico
Assembly Bill 2386 aims to solve the physician shortage by allowing doctors from Mexico to practice in California under provisional licenses.
Assembly Bill 2386 aims to solve the physician shortage by allowing doctors from Mexico to practice in California under provisional licenses.
Supreme Court restores abortion pill access
The Supreme Court has restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone.
The Supreme Court has restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone.
Trump says GLP-1 weight-loss drugs coming at $50 for Medicare patients
President Trump announced the popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs would soon be more accessible to millions of Americans at a cost of only $50 per month.
President Trump announced the popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs would soon be more accessible to millions of Americans at a cost of only $50 per month.