Health officials say people with vaping-related illness have used more than 200 products sold under 87 brands. That’s complicating efforts to identify the substances contributing to lung damage.
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Justice Department Charges 35 People With Defrauding Medicare Of More Than $2 Billion
The Justice Department has charged 35 individuals with defrauding Medicare of more than $2 billion. The scheme allegedly involved bribes and kickbacks for genetic tests to predict cancer.
Journalists File Lawsuit To Force Feds To Release Medicare Advantage Audits
A lawsuit filed by Kaiser Health News under the Freedom of Information Act could spur the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to release audits that document up to $650 million in overcharges.
Status Of Health Benefits Remains Unclear As United Auto Workers’ Strike Continues
While the United Auto Workers strike continues, General Motors and the union are telling different stories about what’s going on with the health benefits of striking workers and their families.
A New Way Of Paying For Maternity Care Aims To Reduce C-Sections
Instead of paying doctors piecemeal for prenatal appointments and delivery of the baby, some insurers now offer medical practices one lump sum to cover it all.
How An ‘International Price Index’ Might Help Reduce Drug Prices
Drugmakers hate the idea. But Nancy Pelosi and Donald Trump both say pegging the prices of U.S. medicine to what people elsewhere pay could save U.S. patients a bundle. Here’s how an “IPI” might work.
The Real Bachelor Party Hangover: A $12,460 ER Bill
The high ER charge for treating one Colorado groom’s hangover the day before his wedding illustrates how emergency room bills have become major headaches for many Americans.
As Texas Cracks Down On Abortion, Austin Votes To Help Women Defray Costs
The Austin City Council is defying Texas state legislators, setting aside $150,000 in city funds to help local women who seek abortions pay for attendant costs, such as transportation or child care.
Man Tells Bernie Sanders He Will Kill Himself Because Of Medical Debt
Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, in a Nevada campaign stop, pushed back on criticism of his “Medicare For All” plan.
Understanding Surprise Medical Bills Legislation
There’s legislation in Congress to curb surprise medical billing. NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Emmarie Huetteman of Kaiser Health News.
