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42 stories Updated Sep 23, 2026 Related desks: Medicare

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Vance Announces Obamacare Fraud Crackdown: 750K Enrollees Get the Boot

Vance Announces Obamacare Fraud Crackdown: 750K Enrollees Get the Boot

Another 419,000 enrollees now face checks on their income and residency, and Dr. Mehmet Oz set a months-long freeze on new Obamacare brokers.

Ending Addiction Demands Real Leadership, Not Political Shows

In Maine, 150,000 people are addicted and overdoses top 10,000 a year, yet the state keeps just 300 treatment beds.

Robert B. Charles

‘So Vulnerable:’ Trump Administration’s MAHA Chiefs Declare War on Kids’ Screen Addiction

RFK Jr., Dr. Oz and other health officials warn 40 percent of children will be nearsighted by 2050, and are pushing a five-step plan to cut screen time.

This Social Worker Quit Her Job to Care for Aging Family

Becky Massingale has cared for three aging family members for the past few years, quitting her job and spending countless hours to ensure they can age at home. Despite the sacrifice, she believes the peace she has given her family is worth it.

National Cholesterol Education Month

Learn why National Cholesterol Education Month matters, what your cholesterol numbers mean, and simple steps to support better heart health all year.

AMAC, D.J. Wilson

A Free Market Needs Prices, Even in Healthcare

Federal rules require hospitals to post prices, yet as of November 2024 only 21 percent complied, down from 36 percent in 2023. Shopping for scans can save up to 19 percent.

Justin Leventhal

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Coming Soon: Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period

Sabrinah Cave · Sep 25, 2026

CMS Expands Medicare Options for Heart Failure, Substance Use Disorder, & Other Common Ailments

CMS Expands Medicare Options for Heart Failure, Substance Use Disorder, & Other Common Ailments

Alan Jamison · Sep 18, 2026

Trump Admin. Uncovers $3.4 Billion in Fraudulent Medical Supplies Billing

Trump Admin. Uncovers $3.4 Billion in Fraudulent Medical Supplies Billing

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