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Marshall Allen

Latest articles by Marshall Allen

Politics
Senators call for closing “loopholes” that make health care fraud easySenators call for closing “loopholes” that make health care fraud easy
Politics

Six Democratic lawmakers are asking federal regulators to take action in response to a story by ProPublica and Vox.

By Marshall Allen
Politics
What can be done right now to stop a basic source of health care fraudWhat can be done right now to stop a basic source of health care fraud
Politics

There are simple fixes that would make it more difficult for scammers to operate.

By Marshall Allen
Health insurers make it easy for scammers to steal millions. Who pays? You.
Science

Insurers are regarded as defenders of health care dollars, but the case of David Williams shows how they allow costs to rise.

By Marshall Allen