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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

HHS accuses Nationwide Children's, others, of insurance fraud over transgender care - dispatch.com

The federal government is accusing children's hospitals and health care providers, including several in Ohio, of millions of dollars in insurance fraud by pushing transgender youth care services on patients to line their own pockets. However, industry experts have refuted such accusations, pushing back on the idea that gender-affirming care is a "cash cow" for hospitals and that patients and fa...

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Whistleblower testifies against Meta as states allege Facebook & Instagram were built to addict kids - The Business Standard

Meta is facing a major trial over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were deliberately designed to keep young users hooked. Four US states, representing 29 states, accuse Meta of violating child privacy laws and downplaying the risks of social media harms. Whistleblower Arturo Béjar testified about alleged gaps between Meta's public reports and internal findings. Meta strongly denies the ...

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