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2012/05/26 04:02
2012/05/26 04:02
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Sharp seniors spot inaccurate charge, save taxpay...
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. — If you go to the doctor or a health clinic and have health insurance, you'll want to pay close attention to this story. A local couple said they may be old, but they're not...
Read more at WPSD Local 6 Paducah
Medicare
John Vick
Eddie Jordan
Betty
Sam's Club
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2012/05/25 15:16
2012/05/25 15:16
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Spotsylvania Regional tops rivals in patient-sati...
In first public comparison, Spotsylvania Regional is clear winner among area hospitals. The Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center outscored Mary Washington and Stafford hospitals in Medicare’s latest...
Read more at The Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star
Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center
Nancy Littlefield
Mary Washington
Fauquier Hospital
Stafford Washington
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2012/05/25 15:08
2012/05/25 15:08
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Auditors find Medicare lax in collecting overpaym...
Federal auditors say Medicare failed to collect about 80 percent of the more than $400 million that were identified as overpayments, Modern Healthcare reports. Though CMS officials often tout their...
Read more at News-Medical-Net
Medicare
Medicare Payment Advisory Commission
Glenn Hackbarth
CONGRESS
Gene L. Dodaro
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2012/05/24 22:40
2012/05/24 22:40
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Policy Clarification Could Cost Preston Memorial ...
Critical Access Hospitals across the state could lose millions of dollars thanks to a policy correction. Preston Memorial is one of those hospitals. "The issue on the table right now is related to a...
Read more at WBOY Clarksburg
Robert Milvet
Preston Memorial Hospital
Preston Memorial Hospital
Medicare
Preston Memorial
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2012/05/24 22:34
2012/05/24 22:34
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Medicare refunds to be made via Eftpos, not cash
THE end of cash handouts from Medicare is just weeks away in some parts of Queensland, as the Gillard Government ramps up its transition to electronic payments. The Queensland Council of Social...
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Adelaide Now
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The Courier Mail
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News.com.au
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Hank Jongen
Queensland Council of Social Services
Gillard Government
Queensland Medicare
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2012/05/24 18:22
2012/05/24 18:22
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Bulk-billing at record high
THE RATE of bulk-billed medical consultations has reached a record high of 81.2 per cent, with Dubbo’s Federal member unsure of what that may mean for the city.Member for Parkes Mark Coulton was...
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WA Today
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Brisbane Times
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Sydney Morning Herald
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Tanya Plibersek
Victoria
Andrew Meares
Tony Abbott
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2012/05/24 10:19
2012/05/24 10:19
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Rebecca Nurick | Prevent Medicare fraud by safegu...
Last year, the federal budget took a hit of $60 billion. The same thing happened the year before that all of it lost through Medicare and Medicaid fraud and abuse, according to the U.S. Department...
Read more at Centre Daily Times
Medicare
Center for Advocacy of the Rights and Interests of the Elderly
federal government
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
U.S. Department of Justice
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2012/05/24 05:09
2012/05/24 05:09
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Sisk receives national award for Medicare reimbur...
Sisk receives national award for Medicare reimbursement efforts SYLACAUGA — Glenn Sisk, Coosa Valley Medical Center president and chief executive officer, was recognized as a “Grassroots Champion” by...
Read more at The Daily Home
Glenn Sisk
Medicare
American Hospital Association
Reimbursement Work Group
Rich Umbdenstock
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2012/05/24 01:44
2012/05/24 01:44
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Tax breaks for health expenses wound back
More on Health and Pharmaceuticals It might be a good idea not to break a leg or catch a costly to treat disease after July 1 this year. And get those teeth seen to before June 30! The reason is...
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Business Day
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Laura Menschik
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2012/05/24 01:40
2012/05/24 01:40
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Houston doctors says he was deceived by those he ...
Houston physician Ben Echols, accused of federal health care fraud, admitted Wednesday he did not read every patient request for home health services but relied on the now-questionable judgment of the...
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11 News Houston
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The Brownsville Herald
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KCBD-TV Lubbock
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Family Healthcare Services
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2012/05/23 02:24
2012/05/23 02:24
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Florida Department of Elder Affairs announces new...
TALLAHASSEE The Florida Department of Elder Affairs' SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) program launched their newly redesigned website, www.floridaSHINE.org on Tuesday. The new site...
Read more at Cape Coral Daily Breeze
2012/05/23 00:42
2012/05/23 00:42
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Medicare's Payment System Harms Medical Innovation
Dean Jeffrey Flier, MD, introduces Avik Roy and Neil Minkoff, MD, at a Benjamin Rush Society debate at Harvard Medical School, May 3, 2012 Medicare’s payment system hinders innovation in health care....
Read more at Forbes
Medicare
Harvard Medical School
Benjamin Rush Society
Dean Jeffrey Flier
Neil Minkoff
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2012/05/22 14:01
2012/05/22 14:01
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Survive the Medicare Enrollment Maze
Enrolling in Medicare for the first time is a cinch for most seniors. Several months before your 65th birthday, the federal government sends you a "You're Eligible!" notice. You're automatically...
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Kiplinger.com
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Joe Baker
Part B
Medicare Rights Center
federal government
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2012/05/22 12:30
2012/05/22 12:30
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Civil Servants Health Scheme Must Work - PM
Nairobi — Prime Minister Raila Odinga has said the government will do everything possible to ensure that the controversial Sh4.3 billion civil servants' medical scheme survives. Odinga said on Monday...
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AllAfrica.com
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AllAfrica.com
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Mwai Kibaki
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2012/05/22 09:20
2012/05/22 09:20
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ABOUT MEDICARE: Medicare and mental health help
Mental health problems like depression and anxiety can affect anyone's life at any age. If you think you have a mental health condition, Medicare may be able to help. The symptoms of mental health...
Read more at Eureka Times-Standard
Medicare
David Sayen
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2012/05/21 20:35
2012/05/21 20:35
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Wichita doctor, clinic agree to pay feds $1.5 mil...
WICHITA, Kan. — Federal prosecutors say a Wichita doctor and his company have agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle allegations of submitting false claims to the Medicare program. Dr. Roger W. Evans...
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The Kansas City Star
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Barry Grissom
EECP Heart Center
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2012/05/21 15:43
2012/05/21 15:43
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Women Jailed for U.S.$1.9 Million Medicare Fraud
Fatima Hassan, a 44 year old Nigerian woman who was also the co-owner of a Detroit-area physical therapy company has been sentenced to 48 months in prison for her leading role in a more than $1.9...
Read more at AllAfrica.com
Medicare
Fatima Hassan
Jos Campau Physical Therapy
Department of Health and Human Services
Federal Bureau of Investigation
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2012/05/21 14:39
2012/05/21 14:39
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Lunch money debt looms
I have to disagree with awells33. I do feel for the children but when are we as a society going to hold deadbeat parents responsible. When will we demand that they provide for their children? Yes, for...
Read more at Wichita Falls Times Record News
Medicare
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2012/05/19 12:05
2012/05/19 12:05
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'Hidden' thousands waiting 'up to four years' for...
THE number of patients waiting for elective surgery in WA, including those waiting to get on to the waiting list, would fill 40,000-seat Patersons Stadium, figures reveal. Some on the list are...
Read more at Perth Now
State Government
Patersons Stadium
Roger Cook
WA Liberal Party
Kim Hames
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2012/05/19 04:29
2012/05/19 04:29
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Leaders: Public is best defense against health ca...
A speech therapist billing for an appointment with a comatose patient ... A podiatrist billing for work on 10 toes with a patient who only had one foot ... A therapist who billed someone for 37...
Read more at The MetroWest Daily News
Barbara Anthony
Medicare
Neil Power
Susan Waddell
Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel
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