Self-described 'El Chapo of Opioids' pleads guilty to fraud
A New Jersey doctor who authorities say referred to himself as the "El Chapo of Opioids" has pleaded guilty to a health care claims fraud charge.
A New Jersey doctor who authorities say referred to himself as the "El Chapo of Opioids" has pleaded guilty to a health care claims fraud charge.
Kidney given to wrong patient at NJ hospital
Two hospital patients with the same name were both waiting for a kidney transplant. One of them got it. But that patient wasn't supposed to.
Two hospital patients with the same name were both waiting for a kidney transplant. One of them got it. But that patient wasn't supposed to.
Paging Dr. Robot: Artificial intelligence moves into health care
Artificial intelligence is spreading into health care, often as software or a computer program capable of learning from large amounts of data and making predictions to guide care or help patients.
Artificial intelligence is spreading into health care, often as software or a computer program capable of learning from large amounts of data and making predictions to guide care or help patients.
Hospital hopes donors pay for robot-assisted surgery
The Nova Scotia Health Authority says it hopes to raise $8.1 million to pay for the popular da Vinci surgical system.
The Nova Scotia Health Authority says it hopes to raise $8.1 million to pay for the popular da Vinci surgical system.
Indiana hospital: We failed to disinfect surgical tools
A northern Indiana hospital has alerted more than 1,000 surgery patients who may have been exposed to hepatitis, HIV and other infectious diseases due to a sterilization failure.
A northern Indiana hospital has alerted more than 1,000 surgery patients who may have been exposed to hepatitis, HIV and other infectious diseases due to a sterilization failure.
Nike designs shoe specifically for hardworking nurses, doctors and medical providers
Medical workers have some of the toughest jobs day in and day out, so Nike designed a new shoe that can stand up to the specific challenges that they face on the job.
Medical workers have some of the toughest jobs day in and day out, so Nike designed a new shoe that can stand up to the specific challenges that they face on the job.
Using magic tricks as therapy for sick children
Harrison Pravder is a fourth-year med student doing magic. He is the cofounder of MagicAid, an organization dedicated to improving life at the hospital for children through performing and teaching magic.
Harrison Pravder is a fourth-year med student doing magic. He is the cofounder of MagicAid, an organization dedicated to improving life at the hospital for children through performing and teaching magic.
Bacteria that killed 3 infants traced to hospital equipment
A Pennsylvania hospital said Friday it has discovered the source of a waterborne germ that sickened at least eight premature infants, killing three.
A Pennsylvania hospital said Friday it has discovered the source of a waterborne germ that sickened at least eight premature infants, killing three.
HR pro shares tips for picking the right health plan for 2020
Open Enrollment has begun. Over the next month, millions of Americans will choose their health insurance coverage for 2020. A human resources consultant says it's important to get started, compare your options, and pick the right plan for you.
Open Enrollment has begun. Over the next month, millions of Americans will choose their health insurance coverage for 2020. A human resources consultant says it's important to get started, compare your options, and pick the right plan for you.
Cuomo: Medicaid gap is a 'major problem'
Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo is calling ballooning Medicaid spending a "major problem" in New York.
Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo is calling ballooning Medicaid spending a "major problem" in New York.
Google parent Alphabet buying Fitbit for about $2.1B
Speculation swirled at the beginning of the week that a deal might be imminent. Premarket trading of shares of San Francisco-based Fitbit Inc. were briefly halted before the acquisition was announced.
Speculation swirled at the beginning of the week that a deal might be imminent. Premarket trading of shares of San Francisco-based Fitbit Inc. were briefly halted before the acquisition was announced.
NYU's groundbreaking stem cell research
Stem cells need a "home" to survive. That home is called a niche. Dr. Erika Bach leads a team of researchers at NYU Langone Health. Bach's lab studies those special properties of stem cells and the impact they can have in treating diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, various cancers, and others.
Stem cells need a "home" to survive. That home is called a niche. Dr. Erika Bach leads a team of researchers at NYU Langone Health. Bach's lab studies those special properties of stem cells and the impact they can have in treating diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, various cancers, and others.
Helping children with the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation
Physical therapist Allie McNamara guides nine-year-old Emmet through Aqua Therapy. Emmet is just one of 169-permanent residents of Elizabeth Seton Children's, a long-term care facility in Yonkers, New York. McNamara said “ We are also working on making her breathing muscles stronger so she can cough better and not get Pneumonia in the winter.
Physical therapist Allie McNamara guides nine-year-old Emmet through Aqua Therapy. Emmet is just one of 169-permanent residents of Elizabeth Seton Children's, a long-term care facility in Yonkers, New York. McNamara said “ We are also working on making her breathing muscles stronger so she can cough better and not get Pneumonia in the winter.
How the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation helps children
169 children are permanent residents of the Elizabeth Seton Children?s, a long-term care facility in Yonkers dedicated to providing care to children with complex medical conditions.
169 children are permanent residents of the Elizabeth Seton Children?s, a long-term care facility in Yonkers dedicated to providing care to children with complex medical conditions.
Photo taken by sister of exhausted nurse goes viral
Be sure to thank a nurse after you read this story.
Be sure to thank a nurse after you read this story.
Family not notified of father's crash, hospitalization for 2 days. Then they found him on life support
In August 66-year-old James White was taken to Beaumont Hospital Dearborn after a crash. He was listed as a John Doe, even though his family says he had three forms of ID on him.
In August 66-year-old James White was taken to Beaumont Hospital Dearborn after a crash. He was listed as a John Doe, even though his family says he had three forms of ID on him.
North Shore University Hospital introduces LI's first digital footprint system for newborns
North Shore University Hospital has announced the introduction of a new digital footprint system for newborn children, replacing the traditional ink and paper.
North Shore University Hospital has announced the introduction of a new digital footprint system for newborn children, replacing the traditional ink and paper.
Johnson & Johnson to pay $8B in damages for Risperdal drug linked to female breast tissue in boys
A Philadelphia jury on Tuesday awarded $8 billion in punitive damages against Johnson & Johnson and one if its subsidiaries over a drug the companies made that the plaintiff's attorneys say is linked to the abnormal growth of female breast tissue in boys.
A Philadelphia jury on Tuesday awarded $8 billion in punitive damages against Johnson & Johnson and one if its subsidiaries over a drug the companies made that the plaintiff's attorneys say is linked to the abnormal growth of female breast tissue in boys.
‘Demonstration of God’s love’: Indiana church pays off $7.8M in medical debt for 5,940 families
An Indiana church congregation is paying off $7.8 million in medical debt for approximately 5,940 families, the congregation said in a press release last week.
An Indiana church congregation is paying off $7.8 million in medical debt for approximately 5,940 families, the congregation said in a press release last week.
Hospital staff made 'wall of shame' with medical records of patients with disabilities, report finds
The investigation began from a complaint filed by former employee to the Human Rights Commission about her time working at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Maine.
The investigation began from a complaint filed by former employee to the Human Rights Commission about her time working at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Maine.