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UnitedHealth Group, the nation's largest health insurer, is facing serious allegations of abusing the federal Medicare program for financial gain. A recent federal report uncovered that UnitedHealth was diagnosing patients with chronic illnesses such...

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Health AI startups are seeing rapid growth according to a report by Bessemer Venture Partners. The report highlights that AI software services in healthcare are reaching $10 million in annual revenue at a much...

President Trump had to cancel his plan to talk with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about chronic illnesses and their causes under the “Make America Healthy Again” banner due to scheduling conflicts. Even though the...

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Science Corporation recently released preliminary data from a clinical trial of a retina implant that has shown promising results. This implant has partially restored vision to individuals with holes or blurry spots in their...

Today, we're diving into the latest healthcare and policy news, straight from D.C. Diagnosis, STAT's newsletter. As we navigate through a tumultuous election season, it's always nice to find some solace in shows like...

Senators, including Sen. Dick Durbin, are calling on Pfizer and Eli Lilly to provide more information about their partnerships with telehealth providers. These pharmaceutical companies recently launched websites that offer users information about their...

During the final stretch of the 2024 campaign, pharmaceutical company executives have not been very active in donating directly to political candidates. However, those who did donate mostly chose to support Democratic candidates. Out...

Scientific experts working on the development of the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recently discussed the challenges of including ultra-processed foods due to a lack of a clear definition and limited scientific research on...

Kamala Harris recently shared some of her medical information and urged Donald Trump to do the same, sparking a debate about whether presidential candidates should be required to disclose their medical records. However, George...

Catalent, a major contract drug manufacturer, recently reassured its customers through an open letter that its proposed acquisition by Novo Nordisk’s parent company for $16.5 billion would not impact its ability to provide services...