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01/07/2026

A 20-year old woman was wrongly declared dead, only to wake up at a funeral parlor. Now five years later, her family has earned a $3.3M legal settlement.

Timesha Beauchamp, 20, suffered a seizure in August 2020 that required emergency medical attention. When responders arrived, they declared her dead at the scene. A short time later, she was found to be alive at a funeral parlor. More than five years later, a lawsuit stemming from the incident has be...

01/07/2026

FDA issues Class I recall on B. Braun microbore extensions due to risk of death.

The extensions are used to supply patients with fluids and drugs through an IV line. Despite being labeled as having them, the devices do not contain an air-eliminating vent. Because there is a serious risk of air embolism associated with the error, the FDA has given this recall its most serious des...

01/06/2026

HHS Secretary Kennedy on revised recommendations for pediatric vaccines: ‘This decision protects children, respects families and rebuilds trust in public health.’ (Critics: ‘Yeah, right.’)

The CDC has gone ahead and changed its recommendations for childhood immunizations. The gnashing of teeth has only just begun.

01/06/2026

FDA recalls surgical packs due to risk of microbial contamination.

Multiple lots of ophthalmic surgery packs manufactured by Alcon will need to be disposed of, due to an incomplete seal that could cause the sterile bandages and syringes inside to be compromised. Because of the serious health risk posed to patients, this recall has been designated Class I.

01/05/2026

Happy New Year: Healthcare-specific private equity reporting requirements are set to go into effect.

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HealthExec zooms in on laws passed in Massachusetts, Oregon and California that are set to change how hedge funds interact with patient care organizations.

01/04/2026

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Veterans Affairs is planning 83,000 layoffs this year as it works with Elon Musk to restructure operations.

The reports are based on a leaked internal memo in which the agency said it’s working closely with Elon Musk’s DOGE to cut jobs.

01/03/2026

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CVS Health’s Caremark was hit with $289M judgment, following a whistleblower lawsuit.

That number includes $285 million in damages. CVS Health’s PBM was found to have committed fraud when it pressured insurers to overbill Medicare Advantage plans for patient care services.

01/02/2026

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VIDEO - AMA President Bruce Scott explains some of the key issues facing physicians, including burnout, staffing shortages, doctors leaving rural areas, increasing patients, and declining Medicare payments.

American Medical Association President Bruce Scott, MD, explains some of the key issues facing physicians, including burnout, growing medical staffing shortages, doctors leaving rural areas, increasing patients and declining Medicare payments.

12/31/2025

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The 2026 physician fee schedule released by CMS emphasizes chronic disease management, includes pay raise.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced a 3.26% reimbursement increase for all providers, with those enrolled in alternative payment models seeing a higher rise.

12/30/2025

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Court dismisses nurse practitioners’ lawsuit challenging use of ‘doctor.'

The court's ruling is backed by the American Medical Association, which submitted an amicus brief arguing that "scope creep" threatens patient safety.

12/29/2025

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Trump’s latest executive order gives HHS 90 days to create a healthcare price transparency plan.

Tuesday's executive order issued by Trump builds upon a previous order and the No Surprises Act to strengthen federal law.

12/28/2025

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The Mayo Clinic is suing an insurer for failing to cover $740K in medical bills for a patient.

The nonprofit health system accused Sanford Health Plan of failing to pay for a patient’s 52 days of treatment, despite approval and authorization.

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