Hospice provider says most are genuine – but fraud does occur
Experienced hospice operators have come to the industry’s defense, acknowledging that while fraud is a concern, it isn’t the whole story. Kevin Tutunjian, who started In the Arms of Grace Hospice in Los Angeles back in 2011, pointed out that the issue is “subtle.” He believes that most of the industry consists of genuine, hardworking […]
New York City removes Israeli drone provider from Brooklyn Navy Yard after Mamdani assumed office
A manufacturer based in New York City, which provided drones to Israel for monitoring the Gaza Strip border, has been dismissed from the city-owned Brooklyn Navy Yard. This decision came just six weeks after Mayor Zoran Mamdani, known for his pro-Palestinian stance, took office. The Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Company chose not to extend the […]
Ring cuts ties with police tech provider following backlash from Super Bowl ad: ‘surveillance state’
Amazon’s Ring has decided to terminate its collaboration with the police technology company Flock Safety. This move comes after significant criticism sparked by a Super Bowl advertisement that many felt illustrated a potential “surveillance state.” The ad highlighted Ring’s “Search Party” feature, which purportedly helps reunite owners with lost pets. By uploading an image of […]
Mexico overtakes Venezuela as Cuba’s leading oil provider during political turmoil
The Venezuelan regime under Nicolás Maduro has historically supported Cuba, America’s nearby communist counterpart. But with Maduro now incarcerated in New York, U.S. lawmakers and experts are shifting their focus to Mexico, which has quietly taken over Venezuela’s role as Cuba’s primary oil supplier. As of January, Mexico provided about 13,000 barrels of oil per […]
Sandy in-home health provider manager faces charges for Medicaid fraud
Sandy Home Care Manager Charged with Medicaid Fraud A home care provider manager in Sandy, who offers medical and personal assistance to seniors, faces charges for allegedly overbilling Medicaid while purchasing a home and two cars. Caleb David Richardson, 27, from Herriman, was charged in 3rd District Court with three counts related to violations of […]
Bend therapy provider raises concern about Medicaid reimbursement cuts
Concerns Raised Over Medicaid Reimbursement Cuts in Central Oregon BEND, Ore. — Care providers in Central Oregon are expressing serious concerns following an announcement from PacificSource Community Solutions, which oversees coordinated care for Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid) members, regarding a 30% cut in reimbursement rates. Central Oregon Speech and Language, a clinic based in Bend, […]
US ETF provider applies for a new fund focused on Venezuela following unrest.
Vermont-Based Teucrium Files for Venezuela Exposure ETF As of January 7, a U.S. ETF provider is seeking permission to create the first exchange-traded fund (ETF) that targets Venezuelan assets. This move follows the recent arrest of President Nicolas Maduro, which has ignited interest in local financial resources. Teucrium, based in Vermont, submitted its application to […]
Rep. Massie proposes legislation to withdraw the U.S. from NATO: ‘America should not be the global security provider’
NATO Withdrawal Proposal by Congressman Thomas Massie This week, Congressman Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, introduced a proposal that would pull the United States out of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). He views NATO as, well, a “relic of the Cold War,” suggesting it was fundamentally designed to counter the Soviet Union. Massie […]
Connecticut healthcare system and insurance provider clash after contract expiration, potentially leading to increased costs for patients.
Ongoing Negotiations Between UConn Health and Aetna A week after UConn Health’s contract with Aetna, a significant health insurance provider, ended, both parties are holding firm in their negotiations. This standoff could mean that around 15,000 patients might face much higher copays for medical services. UConn Health, based in Hartford, and Aetna, which is part […]
Ohio Medicaid provider among nine facing fraud charges
Medicaid Providers Accused of Fraud in Ohio In Columbus, nine Medicaid providers stand accused of illegally taking a total of $530,888 from the state’s healthcare program for those in need. This indictment was filed by the office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost earlier this month. The investigation was carried out by the Medicaid Fraud […]