#health-insurance-disputes
#health-insurance-disputes

Op-ed | Governor Hochul's insurance reforms preserve rights and promote fairness | amNewYork

Support for auto reforms aims to enhance roadway safety and address fraud in personal injury litigation in New York.

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

22 hours ago

Doctor's Orders: The Search for a Workable Pleading Standard in Hikma v. Amarin

Generic companies face legal challenges when marketing carved-out products due to potential inducement of patent infringement.

20 hours ago

Pasadena clinic received $34 million in Medicare skin graft scam, court documents say

Federal prosecutors seized over $2 million from a Pasadena clinic accused of defrauding Medicare through false skin graft claims.

California

fromwww.npr.org

Lawsuits accuse State Farm of secretly working to cut insurance payouts

State Farm denied a claim for hail damage, leading to lawsuits from homeowners across the country.

Prediction Markets Legal Fight: Better Markets Backs State Oversight Over CFTC

State-level oversight of gambling-style online markets is essential, as federal regulators lack the authority and capacity to manage them effectively.

fromnews.bitcoin.com

3 days ago

38 Attorneys General Back Massachusetts Lawsuit Against Kalshi Over Prediction Markets

A coalition of 38 attorneys general supports Massachusetts' lawsuit against Kalshi for alleged unlicensed sports betting activities.

fromReadWrite

21 hours ago

Prediction Markets Legal Fight: Better Markets Backs State Oversight Over CFTC

State-level oversight of gambling-style online markets is essential, as federal regulators lack the authority and capacity to manage them effectively.

fromnews.bitcoin.com

3 days ago

38 Attorneys General Back Massachusetts Lawsuit Against Kalshi Over Prediction Markets

A coalition of 38 attorneys general supports Massachusetts' lawsuit against Kalshi for alleged unlicensed sports betting activities.

more#gambling-regulation

LGBT

fromLGBTQ Nation

17 hours ago

House GOP introduces bills to out trans students to their parents & ban trans issues from schools - LGBTQ Nation

U.S. House Republicans introduced bills requiring schools to inform parents about transgender students and banning discussions on transgender issues.

Women

We cannot let the status quo continue': Manhattan lawmaker wants New York state to lead on improving menopause care for women | amNewYork

Legislators are urged to pass bills supporting menopausal women, including insurance coverage and workplace protections.

Privacy professionals

fromAdExchanger

Does The New Federal Data Privacy Bill Have A Snowball's Chance Of Passing? | AdExchanger

House Republicans introduced the SECURE Data Act to create a national privacy standard that preempts state laws, targeting large data-handling companies.

NYC parents

fromWIRED

fromSan Francisco Bay Times

The Federal Agency Coming for Gender-Affirming Care

The FTC is targeting transgender rights by framing gender-affirming care for minors as a consumer-protection issue.

Real estate

California Just Changed the Rules on Probate and Medi-Cal - San Francisco Bay Times

Bay Area estate plans need review due to recent legal changes affecting probate and Medi-Cal eligibility.

fromwww.housingwire.com

How fraud gets stopped in its tracks by real estate and title pros

In 2025, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center logged 1,008,597 cyber-enabled crime complaints, with losses surpassing $20.8 billion, marking a 26% rise from the prior year.

Information security

Exercise

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Contributor: Regulate the 'Enhanced Games' as a medical experiment and a marketing stunt

The Enhanced Games promotes performance-enhancing drug use in sports, requiring athletes to enhance their abilities chemically.

State employees are the latest targets of prediction market insider trading bans

"Getting rich by betting on inside information is corruption, plain and simple," Hochul said in a statement. "Our actions will ensure that public servants work for the people they represent, not their own personal enrichment."

SF politics

#gender-affirming-care

fromAdvocate.com

Hospitals dodge questions on restoring trans youth care despite judge ruling they can keep providing it

Many hospitals remain silent on resuming gender-affirming care for minors despite a court ruling against the Trump administration's directive.

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

Families sue SoCal hospital system after gender-affirming care for trans youth halted

Families in California have filed a lawsuit against Rady Children's Health for stopping gender-affirming care for patients under 19, citing discrimination.

fromAdvocate.com

Hospitals dodge questions on restoring trans youth care despite judge ruling they can keep providing it

Many hospitals remain silent on resuming gender-affirming care for minors despite a court ruling against the Trump administration's directive.

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

more#gender-affirming-care

Families sue SoCal hospital system after gender-affirming care for trans youth halted

Families in California have filed a lawsuit against Rady Children's Health for stopping gender-affirming care for patients under 19, citing discrimination.

fromStreetsblog New York City

Hochul Says She'll Rein in Big Insurance With 'Excess Profit' Law; Experts Call That A 'Joke' - Streetsblog New York City

The 'excess profits' law in New York is criticized for being ineffective in protecting consumers from auto insurance companies' profits.

California

22 hours ago

California to share data on immigrant drivers nationally

California plans to share driver's license data, risking deportation for over 1 million unauthorized immigrants.

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

When Trade Secret Injunctions Become Patent Noncompetes

Published patent materials cannot be recast as trade secrets under California law.

Higher education

fromwww.bbc.com

Nine universities start legal action over student loan error row

Nine universities are suing the government over sudden loan repayment demands for students in weekend courses classified as distance learning.

Privacy professionals

fromwww.theguardian.com

JetBlue sued over claims it uses customers' personal data to set ticket prices

JetBlue faces a class action lawsuit over alleged use of personal data for dynamic ticket pricing.

fromForbes

When Medicine Becomes Content-The New Risks Patients Don't Always See

Doctors are transitioning from treating patients to building personal brands and engaging in the creator economy.

Information security

fromHarvard Gazette

Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck.Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck. - Harvard Gazette

New AI models may increase the risk of cybercriminals breaching secure systems, exposing personal data.

fromSlate Magazine

A Comprehensive New Book Exposes One of the Worst Pieces of the Modern Legal System

Tort litigation has both negative perceptions and significant achievements in consumer protection against big businesses.

California

fromABC7 San Francisco

CA State Senate to vote on slew of insurance reform bills, addressing transparency, non-renewals

California is voting on insurance reform bills aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in the insurance market.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

EFF to 9th Circuit (Again): App Stores Shouldn't Be Liable for Processing Payments for User Content

Allowing cases against app stores could increase censorship of online speech and undermine Section 230 immunity for platforms facilitating financial transactions.

fromwww.cbc.ca

2 days ago

Public funding only covers part of a hospital's expenses. As costs soar, expect to see more advertising | CBC

Canadian hospitals are increasingly using marketing to attract funding and staff due to rising medical needs and competition.

LGBT

fromwww.bbc.com

Nurse wins settlement in trans pronouns dispute

A nurse won a settlement against her NHS trust after being suspended for breaching a transgender patient's confidentiality.

#healthcare

fromSlate Magazine

Healthcare

There's an Expense in America That Can Feel Particularly Maddening. I Know an Easy Way to Lower It.

fromCbsnews

Healthcare

Fighting for health care claim approvals

Healthcare

Jefferson Health Sues Aetna As Providers' Frustration with MA Grows - MedCity News

fromNew York Post

fromStreetsblog Empire State

Healthcare

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital allegedly forces insurers to accept higher prices, limiting affordable health insurance options for New Yorkers.

more#healthcare

NYC politics

POL PLOT: Hochul's Insurance Plan Is A Statewide Head-Scratcher - Streetsblog Empire State

Lawmakers are skeptical of Gov. Hochul's car insurance reform proposal, fearing it compromises crash victims' rights for minimal savings.

fromwww.housingwire.com

States' deed theft protection measures tracked by new tool

EquityProtect launched a Scorecard to track deed theft and property title fraud legislation across all states, revealing significant vulnerabilities in property protection.

#hospice-fraud

Commentary: Fraud is rampant, but good hospice care exists. Here's a guide to making the right choice

Hospice fraud is rampant due to financial exploitation of Medicare, with California highlighted as a significant problem area.

California was warned of shocking hospice fraud. Inaction allowed problems to persist

California officials have failed to stop widespread hospice fraud despite promises of reform and ongoing investigations into the industry.

Commentary: Fraud is rampant, but good hospice care exists. Here's a guide to making the right choice

Hospice fraud is rampant due to financial exploitation of Medicare, with California highlighted as a significant problem area.

California was warned of shocking hospice fraud. Inaction allowed problems to persist

California officials have failed to stop widespread hospice fraud despite promises of reform and ongoing investigations into the industry.

Campaign promises offered as assurances on California's troubled resi insurance market

Pacific Palisades residents face a $1.5 million gap between insurance payouts and rebuilding costs after last year's fire.

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Consumer, Patient Groups Push for Fast Markup of ETHIC Act

The ETHIC Act aims to limit patent assertions to enhance competition and address patent thickets in the pharmaceutical industry.

fromAbove the Law

Attorneys Often Clog eFiling Systems With Unnecessary Filings - Above the Law

Efiling systems simplify document submission but can lead to unnecessary filings, particularly with letters to counsel that should typically be sent privately.

#affordable-care-act

Healthcare

How the DOJ Is Tackling Fraud in the ACA Marketplace - MedCity News

fromPsychology Today

Left-wing politics

How the Battle for Affordable Care Became a Culture War

fromTruthout

Healthcare

Trump Admin Touts ACA Fraud Fixes While Pushing New Barriers to Coverage

How the DOJ Is Tackling Fraud in the ACA Marketplace - MedCity News

Fraud targeting vulnerable populations in the Affordable Care Act Marketplace is a significant issue, with deceptive practices disrupting healthcare access.

Left-wing politics

fromPsychology Today

How the Battle for Affordable Care Became a Culture War

The Affordable Care Act's passage and implementation faced significant political and cultural challenges, shaping national discourse for years to come.

fromTruthout

Trump Admin Touts ACA Fraud Fixes While Pushing New Barriers to Coverage

The Trump administration proposes new ACA regulations to combat enrollment fraud, but these may hinder eligible applicants from enrolling.

more#affordable-care-act

fromAbove the Law

Companies Are Quietly Killing Their Law Firm Diversity Mandates - Above the Law

Corporate America is retracting diversity commitments to law firms, undermining progress in the legal profession.

fromTNW | Health-Tech

Healthcare

How AI Is Reshaping Workers' Compensation Claims and Healthcare Operations

Workers' compensation is a significant yet often overlooked part of the healthcare ecosystem, facing unique challenges and requiring focused innovation.

fromAbove the Law

Morning Docket: 04.23.26 - Above the Law

The Republican county judge's persistent efforts to block Virginia's redistricting have been met with repeated rejections from the state supreme court, raising concerns about judicial overreach.

Law

Ex-UCLA doctor admits to sexually abusing five patients after previous conviction overturned

James Heaps, 70, pleaded guilty to 13 felonies, including multiple counts of sexual penetration of an unconscious person, and must register as a sex offender for life.

Law

LGBT

fromLGBTQ Nation

GOP lawmakers approve bill to let patients sue doctors for "coercing" them into gender transitions - LGBTQ Nation

Tennessee Senate passed a bill allowing lawsuits against doctors for gender transition coercion up to 18 years after care.

Op-ed | To tackle affordability, we must have fair hospital pricing | amNewYork

Two out of three New Yorkers delayed healthcare due to costs, with hospital price inflation exceeding 100% since 2009.

AG demands reforms at NY-Presbyterian after investigation reveals mental health patients left without permission | amNewYork

NewYork-Presbyterian must reform mental healthcare protocols and pay a $500,000 penalty after failing to protect vulnerable patients.

fromArs Technica

Californians sue over AI tool that records doctor visits

The proposed class-action lawsuit states that the plaintiffs received medical care at various Sutter and MemorialCare facilities, where medical staff used Abridge AI to record conversations.

Healthcare

Public health

fromLGBTQ Nation

Blue states sue over federal healthcare cuts they say are "based on political animus" - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration cut roughly $600 million in CDC-authorized public-health funding to four Democratic states, prompting a lawsuit alleging politically motivated and illegal rescissions.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Best medical insurance plans for Indian families: How real claim experiences shape smarter policy decisions - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Choosing medical insurance should prioritize claim management over premiums and sum insured.

US politics

fromenglish.elpais.com

Hospital staff want ICE out of hospitals: It is a threat to public health'

Immigration agents have increasingly entered hospitals, obstructing medical care and deterring patients after the Trump administration ended protections for sensitive locations.

#kaiser-permanente

fromKqed

Mental health

Kaiser Workers Say Patients Deserve Better Mental Health Care After $31M Settlement | KQED

fromFast Company

Healthcare

You might qualify for this Kaiser settlement without ever filing a complaint

fromKqed

Mental health

Kaiser Workers Say Patients Deserve Better Mental Health Care After $31M Settlement | KQED

fromFast Company

Healthcare

You might qualify for this Kaiser settlement without ever filing a complaint

more#kaiser-permanente

3 weeks ago

Why 131 Hospitals Are Suing HHS Over Alleged Underpayment - MedCity News

131 hospitals are suing HHS over CMS payment reductions for facilities treating low-income Medicare patients.

Medicine

fromPsychology Today

A Different Way to Rein in Health Care Costs

Medical education's narrow biomedical focus shapes physician values and the medical industrial complex, contributing significantly to the United States' very high health care costs.

Business

from24/7 Wall St.

Auto Insurance Premiums Wont Stop Rising, Even for Careful Drivers

Auto insurance premiums are rising nationwide due to regional repair costs, medical inflation, litigation trends, and regulatory pricing processes, affecting even accident-free drivers.

#no-surprises-act

Public health

Is It Time to Change the Independent Dispute Resolution Process of the No Surprises Act? - MedCity News

Healthcare

'This is Crazy': Health Experts Call for Changes to the No Surprises Act - MedCity News

Public health

Is It Time to Change the Independent Dispute Resolution Process of the No Surprises Act? - MedCity News

'This is Crazy': Health Experts Call for Changes to the No Surprises Act - MedCity News

The No Surprises Act is facing challenges due to the misuse of the Independent Dispute Resolution process by providers, leading to unsustainable reimbursement levels.

more#no-surprises-act

fromArs Technica