THE BRIEF

Atrium Health Returns to NC State Health Plan

Atrium Health reached a compromise with North Carolina's State Health Plan, ending a pricing dispute and restoring in-network status.

THE BRIEF

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸The agreement affects nearly 750,000 teachers, state employees, retirees, lawmakers, and higher education members in North Carolina. — The Center Square Health Care
▸Atrium Health is attempting to merge with Raleigh-based WakeMed, pending federal and regulatory approvals. — The Center Square Health Care

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Federal authorities indicted six individuals and Community Home Healthcare, LLC for allegedly submitting false home care claims.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸Two defendants face additional charges of obstructing a healthcare fraud investigation; another was charged with making false statements. — The Center Square Health Care
▸The Homeland Security Task Force investigation revealed fraudulent claims dating since 2020. — The Center Square Health Care

Jennifer Shuford, CDC deputy director and chief medical officer, resigned after six months under RFK Jr.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸Jennifer Shuford cited spending time with family as her reason for leaving the CDC. — The Daily Beast

The 2026-2027 flu season is starting early, with an H1N1 strain carrying a new mutation reported as likely driver.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸An H1N1 strain with a new mutation is fueling the early 2026-2027 flu season surge. — NBC News Health

The Decipher genomic test could help doctors decide which high-risk prostate cancer patients need abiraterone hormone therapy.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸The Decipher test can help identify high-risk prostate cancer patients who can skip abiraterone hormone therapy. — Fox News Health