Medical company with lab in Phoenix to pay $16M to resolve false billing claims
BOSTON (AP) — A national medical testing company has agreed to pay $16 million to resolve allegations that it submitted claims for payment for medically unnecessary tests to Medicare and other federal health care programs, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. Under terms of the settlement, Inform Diagnostics Inc. acknowledged that from 2013 to 2018 it routinely […]
Dangers that lie in monsoon floodwater
PHOENIX — As we see flooding from monsoons storms it’s not uncommon to see kids playing & swimming in the storm water but, there is a health danger like parasites and infections in open sores. ABC 15 Health Insider Dr. Shad Marvasti discusses what can happen if you develop a parasite and why picking one up can […]
Hiking trail closures and heat not discouraging hikers
PHOENIX — Monday marked the hottest day of the year so far, at 115 degrees in Phoenix. Many popular mountain trails reopened after another round of heat closures. Piestewa Peak and Camelback Mountain closed down their trails from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. during excessive heat warnings. The City of Phoenix saying there are no plans to […]
8 hacks to beat the mosquito bite this summer
PHOENIX — Mosquitoes certainly know how to ruin a nice summer evening. With rainy days among us, now is their peak season and it’s one that’s increasing the worry for West Nile across the Valley. So what are things you can do to fight the bite? Well, we all know about the common hacks to keep mosquitoes […]
What to know about Valley Fever
PHOENIX — Valley Fever is a unique health risk in the desert. Often the result of monsoon dust storms but, an infection can also happen when dust is kicked up by landscaping or at construction sites. ABC 15 Health Insider Dr. Shad Marvasti discusses the symptoms and how can you differentiate Valley Fever from colds or COVID-19 […]
Health Insider outlines risks of using online pharmacies for Plan C
As abortion access is cut off in the wake of Roe v. Wade being overturned and judges and lawmakers work to define medical terms and timelines, doctors are seeing confusion between conception, contraception, miscarrying and terminating. The differences are important as more women are using online pharmacies to self-manage abortions. ABC15 Health Insider Dr. Janice […]
Maintaining healthy skin during summer
PHOENIX — We’re spending more time pool and lakeside right now which means more sun exposure and an increased risk of skin cancer. In this segment, ABC15 Health Insider Dr. Shad Marvasti talks about specific red flags to look for when you check your skin and moles. He’ll also discuss how to choose the best sunscreen when […]
The Health Sciences Innovation Building, A Floor-by-Floor Tour
The nine-story, 220,000-square-foot Health Sciences Innovation Building is an architectural marvel incorporating multiple custom design features. The building opened on the University of Arizona Health Sciences campus at North Cherry Avenue and East Mabel Street in 2019, introducing new concepts for education and research space. First floor: The Forum We’ll begin our tour on the […]
Health Sciences Researchers Study How Common Antibiotics Weaken Tendons
Growing up, Mikayla Campagne was an avid soccer player. Multiple orthopaedic injuries forced her to retire from the sport, but brought about a love of physical therapy and sports medicine. Campagne’s past personal experiences with sports injuries led her to the Szivek Orthopaedic Research Lab at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson. […]