Feds drop plan to ‘snoop’ on docs

The Obama administration has scrapped plans to unleash so-called mystery shoppers to check on practices’ appointment schedules. Read more

Blue Cross pays hefty fine over denied care for sick kids

Blue Cross has agreed to pay $25 million to settle allegations that it wrongly denied coverage to sick children.

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Health care spending increases starting to reverse?

The skyrocketing cost of health care is slowing — a little.  Read more

Report: Half of Americans under 65 have pre-existing conditions

Up to 129 million Americans under the age of 65 have medical conditions that would trigger higher prices — or outright rejection — if they had to seek individual health insurance. Read more

Balance billing triggers lawsuit; class-action status sought

Washington University is being sued by a patient over accusations it routinely and illegally over-billed for services. Read more

Employee wellness plans pay off for health care companies

Physician (and other health care pros) heal thyself. And get your employer to help pay for it. Read more

Malpractice suits against hospitals are on the rise

After several years of claims frequency dropping, the past few years have shown a steady uptick in cases brought against hospitals. Read more

Parents with insurance forego kids’ care due to cost

Even with health insurance, many parents are finding health care for their kids too expensive — and are going without. Read more

Fraud allegations against world’s busiest proctologist

Talk about a pain in the butt: Billing for 25-hour workdays was just one of the red flags that landed this doctor in legal hot water. Read more

Fraudsters selling ‘Obamacare’ insurance to seniors

It was only a matter of time. Read more

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