Genetic cancer risk scam may disqualify seniors from legitimate tests
Many never receive the results from these companies but their Medicare accounts are billed for thousands of dollars
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Genetic testing scam preys on seniors' cancer fears
One couple was promised their DNA test results in 4-6 weeks. Nearly a year later, they've received nothing but massive charges to their Medicare account.
Need birth control? Planned Parenthood has an app for that
In 27 states, Planned Parenthood patients will be able to purchase birth control options through a new mobile app
Some health-related deferred deportation requests to be processed
After a public uproar, the Trump administration said it will process medical deferred action requests that were pending on August 7. But the program has been closed for future applicants
Lawmakers decry plan to deport sick immigrants
Trump administration abruptly shuttered a program that offered certain immigrants, including children with life-threatening health conditions, a temporary reprieve from deportation
Seriously ill immigrant kids facing possible deportation
As part of a new Trump administration policy, a program that allowed immigrants to get treatment in the U.S. was changed
Labor leader: Dems must consider union health insurance plans
The head of the nation's largest labor federation told reporters at a Christian Science Monitor breakfast that "there is no question that ultimately we need to establish a single-payer system"
Biden calls health care a "personal" fight in new Iowa ad
"When I see the president try to tear down and others propose to replace it and start over, that's personal to me too," Biden says in the ad
Nursing home workers accused of taunting woman with dementia
The Illinois Department of Public Health ruled that the Abington of Glenview facility failed to implement its "abuse prevention policy"
Elderly couple's murder-suicide blamed on health care costs
Health care costs consume more of Americans' incomes than in any other country in the world
Why are health costs so high? Blame it on the drugs
A seriously ill patient faces an average $88,000 in medical bills in a year--$34,100 of it for medicine, new data show
Why hiring at "ambulatory" health clinics is surging
Americans are bypassing the ER and hospitals in favor of treatment at less costly ambulatory health centers
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris spar over health care plans
Renewing their feud from the first debate in Miami last month, Biden and Harris took turns criticizing their respective health care plans
Trump administration to allow Americans to access lower-cost drugs from Canada
U.S. patients will be able to import medications safely and effectively, with oversight from the Food and Drug Administration
Nurse says people should be "scared" by private equity firms
Philadelphia's 171-year-old Hahnemann Hospital was sold to a private equity firm -- now it may become luxury condos
Kamala Harris releases "Medicare for All" proposal
The health care plan Harris is proposing would immediately give Americans the option to buy into a "Medicare for All" system
Man on life-saving dialysis billed $540,000 for 14 weeks of care
"The doctor that I saw said, 'you will do dialysis, or you will die,'" the patient said
Where all the 2020 Democratic candidates stand on health care
While most agree that universal coverage is an attainable goal, candidates differ when it comes to specifics
On health care, Democrats say focus should be on costs — CBS News poll
Nine in 10 Democrats in early-voting states say health care is their top issue, and out-of-pocket costs are the top concern
Kamala Harris introduces plan to lower prescription drug prices
This is at least the fourth policy proposal from Harris that promises to use powers of the presidency if Congress does not act
Trump speaks and signs executive order to advance kidney health
The president is giving a speech Wednesday in Washington
Appeals court likely to rule Obamacare unconstitutional
Setting up a potential legal showdown in the middle of the 2020 presidential race
Trump signs executive order on health care cost transparency
The executive order aims to provide patients costs for procedures ahead of time
Study: 1 out of 6 hospital trips result in "surprise" medical bills
A report by the Kaiser Family Foundation finds that millions with solid coverage from large employers are exposed to "out-of-network" charges that can amount to thousands
Maggots found in patient at facility where woman was raped
Arizona officials are moving toward revoking the license of the Hacienda HealthCare facility after another disturbing report
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Senate talks continue over ending shutdown as Democrats weigh offer
Senators continued talks over resolving the government shutdown, with Republicans saying they are waiting to hear from Democrats. Follow live updates here.
Trump announces deal to lower weight loss drug prices in some cases
The deal, with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, is expected to lower the price of obesity drugs to between $149 and $350 per month in certain cases, officials said.
Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old wins civil case against school official
Abby Zwerner, 25, was shot in the hand and chest by a 6-year-old first grade student in January 2023.
Nancy Pelosi, former House speaker, to retire from Congress after this term
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she will not seek reelection and will retire from Congress at the end of her term.
Man who threw sandwich at federal agent in D.C. found not guilty
A man who was charged with throwing a sandwich at a federal agent was found not guilty of one count of misdemeanor assault by a jury in Washington, D.C.
Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland dead at age 24
The Department of Public Safety said officers found Kneeland's vehicle abandoned after a crash, then found his body nearby.
Judge issues preliminary injunction against federal agents over use of force
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against federal immigration agents' use of force during Operation Midway Blitz, telling lawyers for the Trump administration she found their evidence "simply not credible."
American dad and son die after being stung by swarm of wasps in Laos
Dan Owen and his son Cooper were attacked by the insects at the Green Jungle Park, as they were descending from a tree at the end of the zip line.
Senate to vote on war powers resolution aimed at blocking Venezuela strikes
Senators will take up a war powers resolution on Thursday aimed at blocking President Trump from conducting strikes against Venezuela.