GOP leaders demand answers from Medicare on alleged $2B catheter fraud – The Washington Post
House Republicans on Wednesday called on federal health officials to address allegations of Medicare fraud estimated at more than $2 billion. Medical groups have warned that the scheme has ensnared hundreds of thousands of patients and continues to grow. At least 10 companies charge more for intermittent urinary catheters, low-cost devices used to alleviate urinary […]
HHS moves to assist Medicare providers affected by Change Healthcare hack – The Washington Post
Federal officials on Tuesday crippled healthcare payment networks across the country, after healthcare industry leaders warned that some organizations were at risk of going out of business and called for federal intervention. announced plans to assist hospitals, doctors, and other health care providers affected by cyberattacks. . The Department of Health and Human Services said […]
White House weighs in on Cookie Monster’s ‘shrinkflation’ post
The White House on Monday seized a post from Cookie Monster that complained about “shrinkflation.” ‘C is for consumers who are fooled,’ says official white house account It was posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, in response to an earlier post by a “Sesame Street” character. “President Biden is calling on companies to put […]
Democrats respond to Cookie Monster post on shrinkflation
A post on the X account of the widely beloved “Sesame Street” character Cookie Monster drew reactions from the White House and several Democratic members of Congress. The post lamented shrinkflation, a term used to describe companies reducing the size of products without lowering prices. “I hate shrinkflation! It makes my cookies smaller” Cookie Monster […]
Thune seeks to secure Senate GOP leader post
Republican Sen. John Thune of South Dakota shown He said he hopes to become Senate Republican leader. When asked whether he would prefer to be the Senate majority or minority leader, Thune said he would. keroland news He says he hopes to take a leadership position. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who has served as Senate […]
NYC students say Hitler jabs, death threats are coming from small group after Post reveals disturbing actions against Jewish teacher
Students at a Brooklyn public high school shaken by shocking reports of anti-Semitism say much of the problem stems from certain groups that go “too far” and cause trouble. Bombshell remarks at Origins High School in Sheepshead Bay that surfaced over the weekend included one student sporting a Hitler mustache while the crew marched through […]
Still $600M in potential savings from Second Ave Subway designs, even after MTA trims: Post analysis
The MTA could find an additional $600 million in savings on its bloated Second Avenue subway extension project, a Post investigation found. The agency faces pressure to prove it will spend the unexpected costs of future congestion charges wisely. New York City could implement a controversial $15-a-day toll on cars driving below 60th Street in […]
The IRS's new free site for tax filing is now up and running – The Washington Post
After weeks of testing, the IRS’ new government-run free tax filing website is now open to users in 12 states for the remainder of this year’s tax season. of Direct File Websitethe Biden administration’s effort to test free competitors to commercial software like Intuit’s TurboTax, is debuting in the middle of tax season, when more […]
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Washington Post Blames Conservatives for Crime Surge ‘Moral Panic’
new washington postThe report sparked a backlash for blaming “capitalism” for empty store shelves and calling the spike in crime reports a conservative-led “moral panic.” “America is a tenacious nation built on stolen land, and the current moral panic is about shoplifting,” says culture reporter Maura Judkiss. I have written In a Friday article titled […]