The latest from Alissa Zhu
Nearly 3,000 jobs cut in Maryland after federal health agencies scale back
Mass layoffs at federal health agencies began this week, producing anxiety about workers, public health and economy.
Their loved ones died while in drug treatment at PHA Healthcare. They still want answers.
One mother of a former federal contractor who died while in PHA Healthcare’s housing said authorities should close the program permanently and punish its operators.
Vaccines, transgender health studies at risk as $300 million in federal cuts expected in Maryland
Another round of federal health grant cancelations threatens kids' vaccines and other medical research.
Baltimore seniors have died at shocking rates from drug overdoses. Help is on the way.
Hundreds have died in Baltimore’s senior apartment buildings with little intervention. New efforts could stem the tide.
A woman stole from Maryland’s system to treat poor patients — again. This time, it was millions.
A Maryland woman pleaded guilty to defrauding Medicaid of millions for mental health services she never provided.
Upset by ‘horrid conditions’ in drug treatment, Maryland lawmaker calls for more oversight
A Baltimore Democrat is pushing a new bill to improve state oversight of drug addiction treatment centers.
In the shadow of political clashes, Baltimore makes progress on overdose strategy
The Baltimore City Council’s Budget and Appropriations Committee approved more than $14 million to community organizations and city agencies to help tackle Baltimore’s overdose crisis, which in recent years had become the worst ever in a major American city.
Johns Hopkins bet big on federal funding. The losses could now be $200 million a year.
The Trump cost-cutting measures for health research would prompt layoffs, the Johns Hopkins University says.
Ready but unable to open: New treatment providers face hurdles in Maryland
The operators of The Reprieve are among many addiction and mental health treatment providers — both prospective and established — who have said delays in the state’s bureaucratic machinery are hindering their ability to help Marylanders in the midst of an overdose crisis.
PHA Healthcare client: ‘I have nowhere to go’ as company fails to pay rent
A Maryland addiction treatment program that was ordered to cease and desist counseling services has stopped paying rent on at least three properties.
Finding a good drug treatment program in Maryland is tough. We can help.
If you’re looking for treatment, there are some things you should know, according to providers and the public officials who oversee them.
Overdose deaths dropped sharply last year in Maryland, Baltimore
Overdose deaths in Maryland fell “dramatically” last year, Gov. Wes Moore announced Tuesday.
‘We’re all devastated’: Maryland’s figure skaters reel from fatal plane crash
The ice skating community in Maryland and nationwide is reeling in the aftermath of a deadly mid-air collision involving a passenger jet carrying 64 people.
Mayor, councilman at odds again over Baltimore’s opioid strategy
What Mark Conway says is groundbreaking and lifesaving, the mayor’s office says is irresponsible and simplistic.
PHA Healthcare owner says treatment services have ended
The owner of PHA Healthcare said he has ended its treatment services, but clients are still living in the addiction treatment provider’s housing.
PHA Healthcare says it will still house patients after state order to stop addiction treatment
PHA Healthcare has told some patients that they can continue to reside in its housing, according to Banner interviews with current clients.
1-3 inches of snow hit Baltimore ahead of 30 mph winds, chilly weather: ‘Refreeze tonight’
Residents of the Baltimore region woke up to a fresh blanket of snow Saturday morning and can expect dry and cold weather for the rest of the day.
PHA Healthcare ordered to ‘cease and desist’ after Banner investigation
PHA Healthcare, a drug addiction treatment provider that enrolls hundreds of Medicaid patients in Maryland each year, has been ordered by the state health department to stop providing services to patients.
Maryland extends pause on some new addiction, mental health programs to tackle Medicaid fraud
The moratorium, first announced in June, followed explosive growth of new providers, some of whom were described by officials as unscrupulous.
They entered treatment. Drugs, overdoses and deaths followed.
Baltimore addiction programs draw patients with free housing while collecting millions. Some say one program—PHA Healthcare—offered little help.
