Our Mental Health Crisis: RFK Jr. Faces Psychiatric Over-Prescribing

The US mental health system has faced a conflict that policymakers and healthcare executives have been unwilling to confront, but HHS’s RFK Jr. has just changed that.

What The Data Actually Shows About Medical Malpractice Across America

A new study of malpractice data shows significant national variation in malpractice trends.

Another Way Coffee Won’t Kill You

Dispelling long-held concerns, a new study shows that coffee reduces recurrence of some heart rhythm problems

CVS Profits Eclipse $2.9 Billion As Aetna Health Plan Costs Ease

CVS Health reported first quarter net income of more than $2.9 billion as costs slowed for subscribers of the Aetna health plans the company sells.

Oscar Health Reports Record Profit As Obamacare Enrollment Jumps

Oscar Health swung to a $679 million first quarter profit – the highest in company history – as its health plan membership jumped more than 50% and medical costs eased.

Rebecca Crews Talks About Getting New Parkinson’s Disease Treatment

Rebecca King Crews talks about how husband Terry first told her about a new FDA approval for focused ultrasound for treating Parkinson’s Disease and what happened next.

The AI Revolution In Coding Offers A Preview Of Medicine’s Future

What happens when AI takes over routine work? Lessons from software developers suggest how medicine and the role of doctors may soon change.

The ‘Fibermaxxing’ TikTok Trend: Here’s What’s Fact Versus Fiction

Danielle Fishel and Lance Bass recently spoke about how they have been into fibermaxxing. Here’s what to know about this TikTok trend and fiber intake recommendations.

About Half Needing Cataract Surgery Lack Access. How This Is Changing

The World Health Organization estimates that 94 million people worldwide have cataracts. Here’s what the Bloomberg Philanthropies Vision Initiative has done so far.

Alignment Healthcare Turns A Profit As Medicare Advantage Costs Ease

Alignment Healthcare reported net income$11 million as costs of care for older adults in its Medicare Advantage plans eased amid industry struggles with medical expenses.