RFK Jr. confirmed as health secretary after contentious Senate hearings
The 52-48 vote for President Donald Trump's controversial nominee fell largely along party lines, with former majority leader Mitch McConnell the only Republican to vote against RFK Jr.'s confirmation.
The 52-48 vote for President Donald Trump's controversial nominee fell largely along party lines, with former majority leader Mitch McConnell the only Republican to vote against RFK Jr.'s confirmation.
Philly plane crash: Local medical transport team provides perspective
More than one week after a medical transport jet crashed in Philadelphia, the NTSB is working to figure out what caused the disaster.
More than one week after a medical transport jet crashed in Philadelphia, the NTSB is working to figure out what caused the disaster.
Wisconsin asthma death lawsuit; family sues Walgreens, Optum Rx
A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and a pharmacy benefits management company, alleging their son died because he couldn't afford a $500 spike in his asthma medication.
A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and a pharmacy benefits management company, alleging their son died because he couldn't afford a $500 spike in his asthma medication.
Did Trump freeze food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid?
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to pause funding for federal grants and loans. But are food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid safe?
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to pause funding for federal grants and loans. But are food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid safe?
States report Medicaid outage amid federal funding drama
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's freeze on federal grants and loans that could total trillions of dollars.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's freeze on federal grants and loans that could total trillions of dollars.
Pfizer to pay nearly $60M over kickbacks for migraine drug once promoted by Lady Gaga
The pharmaceutical giant Pfizer will pay nearly $60 million to resolve charges that a company it acquired paid kickbacks over a migraine drug.
The pharmaceutical giant Pfizer will pay nearly $60 million to resolve charges that a company it acquired paid kickbacks over a migraine drug.
UnitedHealthcare names new CEO following Brian Thompson killing
UnitedHealthcare named Tim Noel as the company's new CEO on Thursday after the former one, Brian Thompson, was killed in Manhattan in December.
UnitedHealthcare named Tim Noel as the company's new CEO on Thursday after the former one, Brian Thompson, was killed in Manhattan in December.
FDA approves first-of-its-kind nasal spray to treat depression
Johnson & Johnson's ketamine-derived nasal spray has been approved as a standalone treatment to fight depression. Here's what to know.
Johnson & Johnson's ketamine-derived nasal spray has been approved as a standalone treatment to fight depression. Here's what to know.
Walgreens sued by DOJ, alleging it knowingly filled illegal prescriptions, including 'dangerous' opioids
The suit alleges Walgreens "systematically pressured its pharmacists to fill prescriptions."
The suit alleges Walgreens "systematically pressured its pharmacists to fill prescriptions."
Feds target Ozempic, Wegovy for lower Medicare prices
The drugs are part of Medicare's list of medications that are going to be negotiated for lower prices.
The drugs are part of Medicare's list of medications that are going to be negotiated for lower prices.
Poll: Here are the professions Americans trust the most – and least
Here are the professions that rated the highest for honesty and ethical standards, according to a new Gallup poll of Americans.
Here are the professions that rated the highest for honesty and ethical standards, according to a new Gallup poll of Americans.
UnitedHealthcare CEO killing: Poll finds insurance profits, killer are to blame
A new poll shows most Americans believe health insurance profits and coverage denials share responsibility for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. However, not as much responsibility as the person who shot him, a new poll shows.
A new poll shows most Americans believe health insurance profits and coverage denials share responsibility for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. However, not as much responsibility as the person who shot him, a new poll shows.
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to state murder, terror charges
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday on murder and terror charges in a state case that will run parallel to his federal prosecution.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday on murder and terror charges in a state case that will run parallel to his federal prosecution.
FDA approves Zepbound for obstructive sleep apnea
Zepbound, a popular weight loss drug, has become the first FDA-approved prescription medication to treat obstructive sleep apnea.
Zepbound, a popular weight loss drug, has become the first FDA-approved prescription medication to treat obstructive sleep apnea.
UnitedHealthcare lawsuit: Physicians allege delay, deny, underpay practices
UnitedHealthcare is accused of owing more than $900,000 in independent dispute resolution awards after using a federal law to deny, delay and underpay out-of-network providers.
UnitedHealthcare is accused of owing more than $900,000 in independent dispute resolution awards after using a federal law to deny, delay and underpay out-of-network providers.
UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect shouts as he appears in court: video
Luigi Mangione, the man suspected in the targeted killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, shouted to a crowd of media members as he entered court in Pennsylvania on Tuesday for an extradition hearing.
Luigi Mangione, the man suspected in the targeted killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, shouted to a crowd of media members as he entered court in Pennsylvania on Tuesday for an extradition hearing.
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 killed: Suspect left NYC on a bus, authorities believe
The gunman suspected of shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson dead on Wednesday might have left NYC already, authorities believe.
The gunman suspected of shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson dead on Wednesday might have left NYC already, authorities believe.
Americans' view of health care quality and coverage hits 24-year low, poll finds
Americans' positive views of the quality and coverage of U.S. health care has reached its lowest point in 24 years, a new Gallup poll found.
Americans' positive views of the quality and coverage of U.S. health care has reached its lowest point in 24 years, a new Gallup poll found.
Ascension Wisconsin hospital cuts; Milwaukee leaders seek answers
Hospital cuts mean thousands of people in Milwaukee will need to travel farther for emergency cardiac care.
Hospital cuts mean thousands of people in Milwaukee will need to travel farther for emergency cardiac care.