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A civil suit filed by the Justice Department this week links exaggerated patient bills to tens of millions of dollars in overcharges by Medicare Advantage plans. A data analytics team facilitated the fraud, the lawsuit alleges.

The DOJ Says A Data Mining Company Fabricated Medical Diagnoses To Make Money

In a civil suit filed this week, the Justice Department accuses a New York medical analytics company of helping a Medicare Advantage plan cheat taxpayers out of millions of dollars.

In The Philippines, Keeping Non-Coronavirus Patients Out Of Hospitals May Be Crucial

As the pandemic continues to ravage the Philippines, a medical emergency response team in the Metro Manila area is working to keep as many non-coronavirus patients out of the hospitals as possible.

Billie Eilish (left) and FINNEAS accept the Record of the Year award for Eilish's song "Everything I Wanted" during the 63rd annual Grammy Awards on Sunday.

2021 Grammy Awards: The Full List Of Nominees And Winners

Beyoncé, Megan Thee Stallion, Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish were the biggest winners at the coronavirus-delayed and -distanced 63rd annual Grammy Awards.

Abortion rights advocates hold signs that read "Abortion is Essential" as they demonstrate in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, in Washington, as the court hears arguments in a case from Mississippi, where a 2018 law would ban abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, well before viability.

Justices signal they'll OK new abortion limits, may toss Roe

The Supreme Court’s conservative majority justices are signaling they will allow states to ban abortion much earlier in pregnancy.

Andrew Cuomo, seen on March 8, has announced he is stepping down as governor of New York.

Andrew Cuomo To Resign After Investigation Finds He Sexually Harassed Multiple Women

The three-term New York governor announced he will resign following a scathing report from the state's attorney general that corroborated allegations made by 11 women.

At the San Francisco AIDS Foundation, staff members Tyrone Clifford (left) and Rick Andrews (right) demonstrate how a contingency management visit typically begins, with a participant picking up a specimen cup for a urine sample. If the sample tests negative for meth or cocaine use, the participant has an incentive dollar amount added to their "bank" which can later be traded for a gift card.

To Combat Meth, California Will Try A Bold Treatment: Pay Drug Users To Stop Using

Fatal drug overdoses, including from meth, have soared. California is preparing to roll out a controversial but proven treatment that involves paying stimulant users small sums of money not to use.

Staffers distribute the required personal protective gear before they transfer a COVID-positive patient to a hospital. They'll wear a gown, gloves, mask and face shield.

The Homesick EMTs Of Manila Say A Patient's Smile Makes It All Worthwhile

Their workload has doubled. They don't go home when their shifts end lest they infect family members. But they say it's worth the sacrifices to lend a hand in the fight against COVID-19.

Trump, tough issues and personal rivalries test the GOP's reputation for unity

Tensions are driven by the still-divisive personality of former President Trump, by issues such as vaccines and mandates and by the prospect of big Republican gains in the elections of 2022 and 2024.

Children playing in the fountain in front of the County Administration Building in downtown San Diego on July 23, 2019.

San Diego Grew More Diverse Over The Past Decade, Census Data Show

The county's overall population grew by nearly 7% between 2010 and 2020, but its white majority is shrinking.

A health care worker at a county vaccination site fills a syringe with a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, Jan. 14, 2021.

Californians Aged 50-64 Rush To Get Vaccine Before Expansion

Before California throws open its coronavirus vaccine program to all adults on April 15, there will be a two-week window when millions of people between the ages of 50 and 64 can get their shot.

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