Dearborn Heights pharmacy owner pleads guilty in $1.9M health care fraud case
A health care fraud scheme resulted in at least $1.9 million in losses to Medicare, Medicaid and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, federal officials said.
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A health care fraud scheme resulted in at least $1.9 million in losses to Medicare, Medicaid and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, federal officials said.
A Dearborn Heights pharmacy owner pleaded guilty to a federal charge over his role in a $3 million medical insurance fraud scheme, authorities said.
While the termination of these substance abuse and mental health service funds is now reversed, the 48-hour rollercoaster is creating uncertainty and distrust from organizations relying on those dollars.
The new dietary guidelines recommend limits on added sugars and mention gut health. Here's what to know.
The declaration issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services called treatments like puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgeries unsafe and ineffective for children and adolescents experiencing gender dysphoria.
For nurse practitioners like Natasha Weems, their concerns lie in how these decisions could impact some of our most vulnerable families.
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims that the aluminum ingredients in vaccines cause a variety of harmful reactions, from allergies to autism. Scientists say that's wrong and warn of risks if they're removed.
Multiple CDC officials familiar with the situation said the change was made by political appointees without input from relevant agency staffers.
A large group of current and former HHS staffers are pushing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to either resign or be fired, after weeks of tumult at the health agency.
Dr. Teena Chopra encourages parents to speak with their child's pediatrician to determine a vaccine plan that works for them.
The lawmakers say those with disabilities could be on their own if these funds don't come through.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the federal government is calling off around $500 million worth of vaccine development projects that use mRNA technology.
A CBS News review of three of DOGE's largest cuts claimed so far found actual savings of 3% of what was claimed.
Pepsi hops on another nutritional bandwagon as more consumers opt for prebiotic beverages.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights said it has launched an investigation into a Michigan health system over an alleged religious beliefs violation.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Kraft Heinz said it will remove artificial dyes from its U.S. products by end of 2027 and stop making new products that contain the dyes.
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
The proposed budget for the Department of Health and Human Services slashes CDC and NIH funding in favor of the new Administration for a Healthy America.
"This is a setback of probably a decade for HIV vaccine research," one scientist said.
Kennedy's move appears to shortcut the CDC's outside vaccine advisers, dropping COVID vaccines from the list recommended for children and pregnant women.
The program celebrates its 60th birthday this week, but some fear it could be the last based on a Trump administration budget proposal that would eliminate it.
The Trump administration's cuts to the National Institutes of Health has some worried about stalls in research and medicine.
Over a dozen states filed a lawsuit alleging RFK Jr. and the Trump administration are trying to "dismantle" the Department of Health and Human Services through sweeping cuts.
Four Metro Detroiters, including two former U.S. Postal Service employees, have been sentenced for their part in a $63 million scheme involving checks that were stolen from the mail and then resold.
A masked man shattered a rear door to enter a Jimmy John's on Sashabaw Road, pulled a handgun on two employees and took their purses after they said they couldn't open the safe, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office said.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a law giving Mackinac Island voters the chance to expand city council oversight to cover ferry add-on fees, including parking, baggage, and priority boarding.
Air traffic control also referred to the pilot of a small plane as "Mad Max."
Investors in the scheme were given statements that claimed profits, when the funds actually lost money, federal officials said
The Madison Heights City Council voted 4-3 to deny funding for a drag queen story time that was expected to be part of the city's June 7 Arts and Pride event.
Clintondale High School canceled the dance after the Michigan State Police and the Ok2Say hotline notified school officials about an hour before the event.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced she will intervene in Consumers Energy's proposal to raise rates by about $456 million a year, which would increase residential electric rates by 9.8%.
Four Metro Detroiters, including two former U.S. Postal Service employees, have been sentenced for their part in a $63 million scheme involving checks that were stolen from the mail and then resold.
A masked man shattered a rear door to enter a Jimmy John's on Sashabaw Road, pulled a handgun on two employees and took their purses after they said they couldn't open the safe, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office said.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
Stephen Colbert, former host of "The Late Show," is helping raise money for the Michigan nonprofit Monroe Community Media after appearing on a broadcast of the organization's community access program "Only in Monroe" earlier this month.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
For three days, Detroit is the epicenter of techno music with this Memorial Day weekend tradition, and the music lovers made sure to attend the final day of the Movement Festival on Monday.
Air traffic control also referred to the pilot of a small plane as "Mad Max."
Beneficiaries would continue receiving payments if Social Security's trust fund is depleted, but checks could shrink by about 24%, according to a new report.
CBS News has fired longtime 60 Minutes correspondent and former "CBS Evening News" anchor Scott Pelley one day after he had a tense and confrontational exchange with new 60 Minutes executive producer Nick Bilton.
Gleyber Torres hit a leadoff homer, Wenceel Pérez and Riley Greene also went deep and the Detroit Tigers routed the Tampa Bay Rays 8-0.
According to an official familiar with the investigation, new digital forensic evidence appears to undercut Brian Hooker's account of his wife's disappearance, although they did not specify how.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the two people are accused of providing federal authorities with false statements after arriving at the McNamara Terminal on Jan. 25, 2026.
West Nile virus has been detected among mosquitoes in two locations near Grand Rapids, the Kent County Health Department said.
A Northville dentist is facing 43 felony charges in an alleged Medicaid fraud scheme.
Michigan lawmakers are considering bills to allow doctors to prescribe life-ending medication to terminally ill patients.
The tentative agreement means roughly 300,000 Blue Cross members will continue receiving care at Michigan Medicine facilities as in-network services.
Gleyber Torres hit a leadoff homer, Wenceel Pérez and Riley Greene also went deep and the Detroit Tigers routed the Tampa Bay Rays 8-0.
Colson Montgomery homered and Tristan Peters' RBI single put Chicago ahead as the White Sox rallied with two runs in the seventh inning to beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Sunday for their fifth straight win.
Alex Palou won the Detroit Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon after starting in the top position and leading the field through the downtown streets.
Earlier this year, the Detroit Police Department started an initiative aimed at building trust between law enforcement and the community through basketball. On Saturday, the Hoopin' with Cops youth recreational league got to watch their mentors in action.
Chicago White Sox topped the Detroit Tigers 7-1 on Saturday without injured slugger Munetaka Murakami.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Temps continue to heat up. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter will tell us when the chance of rain will cool us down.
The case of Lynette Hooker, a Michigan woman who went missing in the Bahamas in April, is being investigated as a "possible foreign murder of a U.S. national," a U.S. official told CBS News.
A meteor that was seen over parts of Michigan on June 1 is among a series of fireballs and meteors noticed in recent months across the United States. CBS News has this report.
Clintondale High School officials canceled the school's prom one hour before the event on Tuesday after being alerted to a potential security threat.
Florida's attorney general has sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging the company prioritized profit and speed over user safety and that the harms caused by ChatGPT "are substantial and outweigh any benefits of ChatGPT use."