HHS Adds Two Peer-Support Programs to Federal Child-Welfare Prevention List
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has added two peer-support interventions to the federal Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse, allowing states to seek federal reimbursement
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Health Net to End Medi-Cal Assisted Living Transition Service as State Data Shows Rising Use
Centene’s Health Net will discontinue its Assisted Living Facility Transition Community Support for Medi-Cal members on January 1, 2027, ending an optional service that helps eligible members
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HHS Flags $47.63 Million in Puberty-Blocker Claims Involving 393 Minors
A U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) report has identified $47.63 million in claim charges for puberty-blocker treatment involving 393 patients aged 9 to 17 between 2015 and 2025. The
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CVS Health Adds JPMorgan Data Chief to Board as AI and Financial Strategy Evolves
CVS Health is adding a senior data and technology executive from JPMorgan Chase to its board as the healthcare company expands its use of artificial intelligence and works to strengthen its financial
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State Farm is sending $5 billion in dividend checks to customers. Here’s who qualifies.
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company has begun issuing dividend payments to qualifying auto insurance customers as part of a $5 billion one-time cash-back distribution, the largest dividend
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USAA Brings Insurance Services Back In Person as It Rethinks Its Digital-First Strategy
USAA is making a notable change to the way members can access its insurance services. After years of emphasizing digital and phone-based interactions, the company has brought in-person insurance
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Lexington Shooting at Charles Young Park on Aug. 15: What Happened and What the City’s Crime Data Shows
A shooting at Charles Young Park in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, August 15, 2026, has left one person dead and four others injured. The incident happened during an East End Day community
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Sabah Hospital Director Removed After Sexual Harassment Probe; PSD to Decide Next Action
What Happened in the Sabah Hospital Case? Malaysia’s Health Ministry has completed its internal investigation into allegations of sexual harassment involving a hospital director in Sabah. Health
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5th Circuit Strikes Down No Surprises Act QPA Formula as Arbitration Disputes Surge
The ruling could raise the benchmark used in out-of-network payment disputes, as federal data show providers winning most IDR cases and final awards frequently exceeding insurers’ QPA. A major
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Pregnant Woman’s $2,400 ER Bill Highlights the Cost of Emergency Care in the U.S.
A $2,400 emergency-room bill for roughly two hours of care has put a personal face on the financial pressure many U.S. patients can encounter even when they have health insurance. A 17-week pregnant
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