Most Americans believe health care coverage for everyone is government's responsibility, poll finds
A recent poll shows that while most of the nation thinks health care coverage should be available for everyone, others are split on their views of the Affordable Care Act.
A recent poll shows that while most of the nation thinks health care coverage should be available for everyone, others are split on their views of the Affordable Care Act.
UnitedHealthcare accused of relying on AI algorithms to deny Medicare Advantage claims
UnitedHealthcare’s denial rates for skilled nursing centers 'experienced particularly dramatic growth.'
UnitedHealthcare’s denial rates for skilled nursing centers 'experienced particularly dramatic growth.'
UnitedHealthcare CEO shot, killed outside NYC hotel in 'targeted attack'; gunman sought
Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was shot and killed outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel on Wednesday morning in what the NYPD said appeared to be a "brazen, targeted attack."
Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was shot and killed outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel on Wednesday morning in what the NYPD said appeared to be a "brazen, targeted attack."
UnitedHealthcare CEO killed in 'brazen, targeted attack' outside NYC hotel
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who lives in Minnesota, was fatally shot in New York City Wednesday morning, with police calling this a "brazen, targeted attack."
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who lives in Minnesota, was fatally shot in New York City Wednesday morning, with police calling this a "brazen, targeted attack."
Biden proposes Medicare, Medicaid cover pricey weight-loss drugs for obese Americans
Popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic would be covered by Medicare or Medicaid under a newly-proposed rule by the Biden administration.
Popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic would be covered by Medicare or Medicaid under a newly-proposed rule by the Biden administration.
Day 2 of UC patient care, service workers strike across California
Thousands of patient care and service workers at UCLA, UC Irvine and other University of California campuses across the state are on strike Thursday, alleging unfair bargaining tactics, allegations the UC system denies.
Thousands of patient care and service workers at UCLA, UC Irvine and other University of California campuses across the state are on strike Thursday, alleging unfair bargaining tactics, allegations the UC system denies.
UC patient care, service workers across California begin 2-day strike
According to the AFSCME Local 3299 union, the strike includes roughly 37,000 UC workers across California.
According to the AFSCME Local 3299 union, the strike includes roughly 37,000 UC workers across California.
Trump nominates Dr. Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Donald Trump says he is nominating TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Donald Trump says he is nominating TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Is it flu or COVID? At-home tests can now tell you
While symptoms of the flu and COVID are similar, the viruses that cause each illness are different. New tests this winter season can tell you at home what you’re sick with.
While symptoms of the flu and COVID are similar, the viruses that cause each illness are different. New tests this winter season can tell you at home what you’re sick with.
Medicare premiums increasing in 2025
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
Popular weight loss drugs could help with alcohol, opioid addictions: study
A new study suggests weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could provide a promising new treatment for substance use disorders.
A new study suggests weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could provide a promising new treatment for substance use disorders.
Kaiser Permanente mental health workers go on strike
Nearly 2,400 mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente facilities are on strike Monday amid contract talks.
Nearly 2,400 mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente facilities are on strike Monday amid contract talks.
Biden administration proposes making over-the-counter birth control free, including condoms
Private health insurance would fully cover over-the-counter birth control methods, such as condoms, the "morning after" pill, and daily oral contraceptives under a newly-proposed rule.
Private health insurance would fully cover over-the-counter birth control methods, such as condoms, the "morning after" pill, and daily oral contraceptives under a newly-proposed rule.
Newsom signs bill requiring insurance companies to cover IVF in California
Insurance companies will now be required to cover fertility treatments, including IVF, in California.
Insurance companies will now be required to cover fertility treatments, including IVF, in California.
Americans can order free COVID-19 tests beginning this month: What to know
Free COVID-19 tests will be available to U.S. households beginning this month. Here's what to know.
Free COVID-19 tests will be available to U.S. households beginning this month. Here's what to know.
Wedding on hold after groom gets hurt in East Bay car crash
An East Bay couple’s wedding is on hold after the groom-to-be gets hit by a truck on his way home from work.
An East Bay couple’s wedding is on hold after the groom-to-be gets hit by a truck on his way home from work.
List: Medicare deal will lower the prices of these drugs
Ten popular prescription drugs will soon become cheaper for Medicare recipients. The full list was released Thursday morning and it includes drugs to treat diabetes, blood clots, and other conditions.
Ten popular prescription drugs will soon become cheaper for Medicare recipients. The full list was released Thursday morning and it includes drugs to treat diabetes, blood clots, and other conditions.
A city in the south emerges as the Ozempic capital of the United States
A city in the South, not New York or Los Angeles, has the highest per capita prescriptions of the popular weight loss drug.
A city in the South, not New York or Los Angeles, has the highest per capita prescriptions of the popular weight loss drug.
CDC: Adderall shortage may worsen after health execs charged with fraud
Done Global executives are accused of continuing to improperly prescribe Adderall and other stimulants despite social media posts claiming patients had overdosed and died.
Done Global executives are accused of continuing to improperly prescribe Adderall and other stimulants despite social media posts claiming patients had overdosed and died.
Healthcare company execs arrested for running $100M online Adderall scheme
The founder-CEO and clinical president of a digital health company have been arrested and charged for their part in a multi-million-dollar scheme to give people easy access to Adderall and other restricted drugs, among other crimes.
The founder-CEO and clinical president of a digital health company have been arrested and charged for their part in a multi-million-dollar scheme to give people easy access to Adderall and other restricted drugs, among other crimes.