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Emergency department patients missing key vaccines; $68M Medicaid fraud scheme; man develops rare condition by following AI health advice – Morning Medical Update
Key Takeaways
- A UCLA Health study found 86% of ED patients missing vaccines, with nearly half unaware of their necessity, highlighting preventive care gaps.
- ED-based vaccination could significantly increase coverage among underserved populations, according to the study conducted in eight U.S. cities.
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Most emergency department patients missing key vaccines
A national study led by UCLA Health found that 86% of emergency department (ED) patients were missing at least one recommended vaccine, and nearly half didn’t know the vaccines were advised for them. Conducted across eight U.S. cities, the research highlights large gaps in preventive care among underserved populations and suggests ED-based vaccination could nearly triple coverage.
Brooklyn daycare owner pleads guilty in $68M Medicaid fraud scheme
Zakia Khan, 54, admitted to orchestrating a $68 million Medicaid fraud scheme involving two Brooklyn-based adult day care centers and kickbacks to patients. From 2017 to 2024, Khan used shell companies to launder proceeds and pay bribes for services never rendered. She faces up to 15 years in prison and has agreed to forfeit $5 million in assets.
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