Author: Melissa Masters
‘I’m Not Complaining’: Louisiana Nurse Practitioner Gets 7 Years For $12M Medicare Fraud
A federal judge sentenced a Louisiana nurse practitioner to 87 months in prison today for her role in a massive health care fraud scheme that billed [...]
The Elite Four: Hillsborough County Back In The Running For Top U.S. Park System
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration announced that Hillsborough County is a national finalist for [...]
AI Tools Driving Healthcare Costs To Surge 9% In 2027, Highest Jump In Nearly 20 Years
THE BREAKDOWN: Artificial intelligence is likely to fuel surging medical care costs over the next year, according to a PwC report projecting a 9% ris [...]
Bitcoin Dips Below $63K As Fed Fears and Canceled Diplomatic Talks Trigger a $600M Crypto Flush
THE BREAKDOWN: Bitcoin and Ethereum prices dropped roughly 2% to 3% on Friday amid a mix of macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds. The Federal Res [...]
Feds Force OhioHealth To Drop Insurance Rules That Blocked Cheaper Plans
The Department of Justice took a direct shot at rising medical bills today, filing a proposed antitrust settlement against OhioHealth Corporation. Th [...]
Buyers Shrug Off High Mortgage Rates As Pending Home Sales Leap In May
More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in May, defying stubbornly high mortgage rates that previously threatened to stall the housing market. P [...]
The Chatbot Confessional: Why Millions Of Teens Are Baring Their Souls To AI Instead Of Parents
Millions of teenagers are bypassing parents, teachers, and friends to share their deepest secrets, anxieties, and relationship questions with artific [...]
Candy Packaging, Opioid Risks: Florida Warns Of Dangerous ‘7-OH’ Products In Local Stores
State health officials are urging Florida residents to steer clear of a potent, opioid-like compound currently being sold in gas stations, convenienc [...]
Ohio Doctor Sentenced In $1.8M “Click-And-Sign” Medicare Fraud Scheme
An Ohio doctor who used her electronic signature to authorize nearly $2 million in bogus medical bills has been sentenced for her part in a telemedic [...]
U.S. Pours $50 Million Into Medical Defenses Against Rare Ebola Strain
The United States is stepping up its fight against the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Africa, announcing a new $50 million push on Friday to develop treat [...]