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NIH Leadership Changes and Healthcare Fraud Allegations

Updated 2026-05-23 15:20 UTC 1 source Negative

Jeffery Taubenberger, the acting head of NIH’s infectious disease institute, has stepped down. The DOJ is also investigating Elevance Health for alleged Medicare Advantage fraud.

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STAT News

STAT+: Elevance executive ordered to testify in Medicare Advantage fraud case

The DOJ alleges Elevance fraudulently billed the government for inaccurate medical diagnoses.

2026-05-21 14:33 UTC

STAT News

STAT+: Acting head of NIH’s infectious disease institute reported to have stepped down

Jeffery Taubenberger, the acting head of the NIAID, the NIH’s infectious disease institute, is reported to have stepped down.

2026-05-21 14:48 UTC