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Cyberattack Wreaks Havoc on Health Care Billing

The hack shut down the nation’s biggest health care payment system, causing financial chaos affecting a broad spectrum ranging from large hospitals to single-doctor practices.

By Reed Abelson and Julie Creswell

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Nursing Home Staffing Shortages and Other Problems Still Persist

Infection control lapses, severe staffing shortages and lowering vaccination rates have continued to plague many facilities beyond the pandemic.

By Andrew Jacobs

Catheters Elderly Forgery Frauds and Swindling Health Insurance and Managed Care Medicare

Staggering Rise in Catheter Bills Suggests Medicare Scam

Seven medical supply companies made suspicious claims involving thousands of Medicare beneficiaries, an advocacy group found.

By Sarah Kliff and Katie Thomas

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Medicare Recipients Can Save on Drugs in 2024

Federal law set caps on some spending for seniors who are enrolled in Part D prescription drug plans. Those paying for high-cost medicines will benefit.

By Mark Miller