Russian national living in Texas accused of stealing $1.7M in Medicare money
A Russian national who was living in Texas has been arrested in connection with a multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud scheme.
A Russian national who was living in Texas has been arrested in connection with a multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud scheme.
Texas fugitive gets prison for $61M in Medicare fraud involving foot baths, genetic tests
A Texas man who fled after pleading guilty to a multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud scheme has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison.
A Texas man who fled after pleading guilty to a multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud scheme has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison.
Sensitive patient health information leaked in Texas third-party software breach
Multiple Texas home health care providers are notifying patients of a data breach at Doctor Alliance, a third-party software platform, that exposed sensitive medical and personal information.
Multiple Texas home health care providers are notifying patients of a data breach at Doctor Alliance, a third-party software platform, that exposed sensitive medical and personal information.
Annual CDC mobile lung screenings for coal miners begins in April across several states See where
The annual Centers for Disease Control (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) black lung screenings for coal miners will start in April across several states.
The annual Centers for Disease Control (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) black lung screenings for coal miners will start in April across several states.
Florida hospital sues to evict patient who refuses to leave for months
A Florida hospital is suing a former patient who it says has refused to leave for five months after being medically cleared and formally discharged.
A Florida hospital is suing a former patient who it says has refused to leave for five months after being medically cleared and formally discharged.
Texas Supreme Court orders LGBTQ org. to turn over records in transgender care investigation
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday cleared the way for the state's attorney general’s office to demand records from PFLAG, reversing a lower court's decision that had shielded the LGBTQ+ advocacy group from a broad investigation into medical care for transgender minors.
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday cleared the way for the state's attorney general’s office to demand records from PFLAG, reversing a lower court's decision that had shielded the LGBTQ+ advocacy group from a broad investigation into medical care for transgender minors.
Americans skipping meals or cutting back on other needs to afford health care, poll finds
As millions of Americans endure the financial burden of rising health care costs, some admit to making sacrifices to cover their expenses like skipping meals, according to a new poll.
As millions of Americans endure the financial burden of rising health care costs, some admit to making sacrifices to cover their expenses like skipping meals, according to a new poll.
DOJ says JD Vance comments on Medicaid funding 'have no weight'
Federal attorneys are downplaying VP JD Vance’s comments on Medicaid funding as Minnesota fights to block the Trump administration's announced pause. Read more here.
Federal attorneys are downplaying VP JD Vance’s comments on Medicaid funding as Minnesota fights to block the Trump administration's announced pause. Read more here.
Texas Governor orders cybersecurity audit of Chinese medical devices over data breach risks
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed state health agencies and universities to review cybersecurity policies and inventory Chinese-manufactured medical devices following federal warnings that the equipment contains vulnerabilities allowing for unauthorized data access.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed state health agencies and universities to review cybersecurity policies and inventory Chinese-manufactured medical devices following federal warnings that the equipment contains vulnerabilities allowing for unauthorized data access.
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital renamed Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, singer honored to help kids
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital has been taking care of kids in Tennessee since 1937, and is now adding some star power to its healing by becoming Dolly Parton Children's Hospital.
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital has been taking care of kids in Tennessee since 1937, and is now adding some star power to its healing by becoming Dolly Parton Children's Hospital.
Novo Nordisk to slash list prices of Ozempic, Wegovy by up to 50%
Ozempic and Wegovy prices will drop by 35% and 50%, respectively, in 2027 as company faces growing competition from cheaper alternatives.
Ozempic and Wegovy prices will drop by 35% and 50%, respectively, in 2027 as company faces growing competition from cheaper alternatives.
Bill would guarantee paid sick leave for all US workers if passed
All American workers could earn up to one week of paid sick time a year under the proposed legislation.
All American workers could earn up to one week of paid sick time a year under the proposed legislation.
North Texas dentist arrested for performing surgery while intoxicated, police say
A North Texas dentist faces a felony charge after police say she performed surgery on a patient while intoxicated on Monday morning.
A North Texas dentist faces a felony charge after police say she performed surgery on a patient while intoxicated on Monday morning.
More young Americans getting colorectal cancer
Health experts are warning that younger Americans are being diagnosed with colon and rectal cancer. Actor James van der Beek died this week at the age of 48 from the disease. FOX's Ted Lindner has more on what health experts say you should know about the disease and how early screenings can save lives in tonight's HealthBeat.
Health experts are warning that younger Americans are being diagnosed with colon and rectal cancer. Actor James van der Beek died this week at the age of 48 from the disease. FOX's Ted Lindner has more on what health experts say you should know about the disease and how early screenings can save lives in tonight's HealthBeat.
Texas sues Smokey’s Paradise over illegal kratom potency limits
Texas has filed a lawsuit against the retailer Smokey’s Paradise for allegedly selling kratom products with illegal, high-potency alkaloid levels that exceed state safety limits by nearly fifty times.
Texas has filed a lawsuit against the retailer Smokey’s Paradise for allegedly selling kratom products with illegal, high-potency alkaloid levels that exceed state safety limits by nearly fifty times.
Thousands of cholesterol drug bottles recalled nationwide over manufacturing defects
Tens of thousands of bottles of cholesterol medication have been recalled nationwide over manufacturing and quality issues that could impact the drug’s potency.
Tens of thousands of bottles of cholesterol medication have been recalled nationwide over manufacturing and quality issues that could impact the drug’s potency.
Texas sues Delaware nurse practitioner over mail-order abortion pills
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing a Delaware nurse practitioner for allegedly violating state law by mailing abortion-inducing drugs to Texas residents.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing a Delaware nurse practitioner for allegedly violating state law by mailing abortion-inducing drugs to Texas residents.
Affordable Care Act plan enrollment rises in Texas for 2026
The number of Texans enrolled in Affordable Care Act health care plans is higher than ever before, new data shows, despite an overall decline across the nation.
The number of Texans enrolled in Affordable Care Act health care plans is higher than ever before, new data shows, despite an overall decline across the nation.
Abbott launches investigation into Medicade fraud
Gov. Abbott has ordered state health officials to look into possible Medicade fraud. The order follows two other fraud reduction initiatives the governor recently announced.
Gov. Abbott has ordered state health officials to look into possible Medicade fraud. The order follows two other fraud reduction initiatives the governor recently announced.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott targets Medicaid in new fraud investigation order
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered state health officials to look into potential Medicaid fraud, the third such fraud investigation recently announced by his office.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered state health officials to look into potential Medicaid fraud, the third such fraud investigation recently announced by his office.