The Justice Department has announced criminal charges against 193 defendants, including medical professionals, for their involvement in health care fraud schemes amounting to billions of dollars.
A recent study reveals that surgeons are most frequently reported for unprofessional behavior by coworkers, while pediatric-focused physicians are least likely to be reported.
The Congressional Budget Office projects a rise in the uninsured rate to 8.9% by 2034, driven by immigration and policy changes affecting young adults, despite a record low of 7.2% in 2023.
A study in JAMA Network Open shows a rise in influenza vaccination mandates for U.S. health care personnel, with VA hospitals increasing from 4% in 2017 to 96% in 2021.
Johnson & Johnson has agreed to a $700 million settlement with 42 U.S. states and Washington, D.C. over allegations of misleading marketing of talc products, resolving some claims but not affecting individual or class action lawsuits.