Northwell reports 75% rise in 9/11-linked cancer cases
Northwell reports a 75% rise in 9/11 cancer cases among Health Program patients, underscoring escalating health risks on the attack’s…
States seek stricter drug pricing transparency laws
States push stricter drug pricing transparency laws faster than federal rules, reshaping pharmacy benefit manager regulations under new 2026 federal…
New York hospital scraps birthing center closure
New York’s last birthing center survives after Samaritan Hospital reverses closure, restoring critical maternity care for families in Troy.
Hospital workers strike over violence and staff shortages
Hospital workers strike over rising violence and staff shortages, demanding safer conditions and better support in emergency departments nationwide.
Medicare Advantage firm settles billing dispute for $342M
A Medicare Advantage insurer settles a $342M billing dispute with the government after overcharging audits, impacting millions of beneficiaries.
Voters Demand Healthcare Leadership in Toss-Up District
Healthcare leadership is a key issue for voters in California’s 22nd District, as rising costs and insurance hurdles push demand…
Trump and Kennedy’s health deals face extinction
Health deals backed by Trump and Kennedy risk extinction as pacts with food producers, insurers and drugmakers lack enforcement, sparking…
Older Pedestrians Suffer Higher Fatalities in Collisions
Senior pedestrian fatalities are rising as older walkers face a higher risk of death in vehicle crashes, exposing urgent safety…
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