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Indian-origin gynecologist Sanjeev Kumar sentenced to 20 years in prison in Tennessee for performing 15,000 biopsies with adulterated devices, attorney says no punishment is enough

Dr Sanjeev Kumar, a gynecologist, was handed a two-decade prison sentence after he was found guilty of tampering with medical devices and perpetrating health fraud. Dr Kumar reused single-use hysteroscopes on multiple female patients, generating fraudulent charges exceeding forty-one million dollars.

The Times of India

Michigan Cyclospora Outbreak Tops 992 Cases in Two Weeks, Nearly 20 Times the State Average

Michigan reports 992 Cyclospora cases since June 22 — 20x the annual average. Outbreak spans 8 counties and multiple states with no food source found yet.

Medical Daily

How an outage like Telstra’s affects Australians’ health care, beyond emergency calls

The fallout from Telstra’s national network outage on Wednesday was widespread, stalling trains and electronic payments, and preventing emergency calls to Triple Zero connecting. The company conducted more than 600 welfare checks on people unable to contact the emergency hotline, with seven people needing assistance.

The Conversation

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Chris Murphy Slams Trump Letting Insurers Lend Money to Patients at 'Sky High Interest Rates' as 'Total Scam'

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) criticized the President Donald Trump administration’s health care approach, arguing that a proposal allowing insurers to offer loans to patients would increase financial burdens instead of making coverage more affordable.

Benzinga

Cultural safety isn’t a buzzword. It’s a vital part of First Nations health care and healing

First Nations people in Australia have worse health and a lower life expectancy than other Australians.

The Conversation

AOC's Case Against Ending TPS: It'll Cost You Financially, Not Just Them

AOC warns ending TPS will raise home-repair and health care costs — as a House-passed fix stalls in the Senate before the July 10 deadline.

Latin Times

Religious Exemption from Reproductive Health Care Insurance Mandate Can't Be Limited to Groups "Whose Purpose is the Inculcation of Religious Values"

From Oregon Right to Life v. O'Day, decided yesterday by Judge Mustafa Kasubhai (D. Ore.): Oregon Right to Life …… The post Religious Exemption from Reproductive Health Care Insurance Mandate Can't Be Limited to Groups "Whose Purpose is the Inculcation of Religious Values" appeared first on Reason.com.

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Measles Exposure Confirmed at Grand Teton National Park as Officials Release Exact Dates and Locations

Wyoming confirmed measles at Grand Teton National Park. Exposure at Colter Bay restaurants June 17–20 and Jackson Target June 25. Here's who is at risk and what to do.

Medical Daily

The CDC Paused Rabies and Mpox Diagnostic Testing Months Ago: Here's the Current Status

CDC paused rabies, mpox, and 24+ other diagnostic tests in March 2026 after major staffing cuts. As of July 1, the restoration status remains publicly unclear. Here's what we know.

Medical Daily

455 Defendants Including 90 Doctors Were Charged in the Largest Healthcare Fraud Takedown of 2026

The 2026 National Healthcare Fraud Takedown charged 455 defendants including 90 doctors for $6.5 billion in false claims with patient deaths. Here's what the cases covered.

Medical Daily

LA County Issues a Health Alert as 150,000 Fans Are Expected at SoFi Stadium During Pride Month

LA County issued a health advisory ahead of 150,000+ World Cup visitors converging with Pride Month at SoFi Stadium. Here's the specific infection risks and what to watch for.

Medical Daily

Court Will Hear Parental Rights Case Related to Minors Seeking "Gender-Affirming Treatment"

The Question Presented from the petition, which the Court just granted: The "interest of parents in the care, custody, and… The post Court Will Hear Parental Rights Case Related to Minors Seeking "Gender-Affirming Treatment" appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

USDA Announces Three Food Safety Actions in One Day as Officials Urge Consumers to Check Products

USDA issued three food safety actions June 25, 2026 — Listeria in a chicken wrap, two separate undeclared egg allergen alerts, and a pasta salad recall. Check your fridge now.

Medical Daily

A Telehealth Mental Health Company Billed Medicaid for Visits That Never Happened — And It Is Not Alone

Aptihealth paid $300,000 June 23 to settle billing for no-show telehealth mental health visits. The DOJ's 2026 fraud takedown charged 455 defendants. Here's what patients should know.

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Telehealth for Mental Health Is Now Mainstream, but AI Note-Taking Tools Show Major Quality Gaps

Mental health telehealth is booming in 2026, but AI scribes used in virtual visits show quality gaps versus human notes. No regulatory standards exist yet. Here's what patients should know.

Medical Daily

Free Cancer Tests at Health Fairs Could Be Part of a Medicare Fraud Scheme, Officials Warn

Free cancer test offers at health fairs may be Medicare fraud. A 2026 OIG report found genetic tests = 43% of Medicare lab billing. Here's how to spot it and report it.

Fortune

The 'tech neck' time bomb: why 43 million young Americans could cripple U.S. health care within a generation

A spine surgeon warns that smartphone addiction is quietly deforming the spines of Gen Z and Gen Alpha.

International Business Times UK

How Greedy Medics Used the Homeless, the Dead and Anxious Teen Athletes to Fuel Sickening Health Care Fraud

Federal authorities have charged 455 individuals in a nationwide crackdown on healthcare fraud, exposing schemes that siphoned billions from taxpayer-funded programmes. The operation highlights the scale of corruption in the healthcare system.

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What Is the BetterHelp Scandal? Is BetterHelp Legit? Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About the Online Therapy Giant

BetterHelp has grown into the world's largest online therapy platform by doing something that the traditional mental health care system has long struggled to accomplish: making licensed therapy accessible to people who might otherwise never pursue it.

The Conversation

‘Good teeth, you’re deadly inside and outside’: here’s what Indigenous people told us about oral health

When it comes to health care in Australia, the mouth is too often considered separate to the rest of the body. Medicare doesn’t cover a trip to the dentist in the same way it covers other types of health care.

Dinks Finance

Full-Body MRI Scans Are Becoming a Popular Preventive Trend

Preventive health care has entered a new era, and full-body MRI scans are quickly becoming one of the most talked-about wellness trends among high-income professionals, entrepreneurs, and health-conscious consumers. Promoted by celebrities, athletes, and tech executives, these scans promise to identify hidden health issues before symptoms appear. The appeal is…

Capital & Main

Military Families Are Going Hungry — and the Numbers Don’t Yet Reflect the War

The number of families struggling with food insecurity nearly tripled in last two years, survey finds.

The Economic Times

America’s 'midlife crisis' may not be what we think: A study reveals deeper issues and links middle-aged struggles to these factors

Middle age in the US is increasingly marked by loneliness, stress, and declining well-being, unlike in many European nations where midlife health has improved. Weakening social supports, coupled with rising healthcare costs and income inequality, are identified as key drivers. This trend impacts memory and physical strength, even with higher…

Barchart

How Is Charles River Laboratories’ Stock Performance Compared to Other Health Care Stocks?

Despite underperforming its industry peers over the past year, analysts remain highly bullish on Charles River Laboratories' long-term prospects.

MarketBeat

3 Non-Pharma Firms That Could Benefit From the GLP-1 Trend

With GLP-1 usage continuing to rise, a group of unlikely beneficiaries is emerging; stocks in the broader health care sector and even in retail could stand out.

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