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It’s well known among health IT stakeholders that increased use of technology increases the risk of healthcare fraud and, in turn, government scrutiny. Telehealth providers learned this lesson firsthand as usage surged to unprecedented levels during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Department of Justice began scrutinizing the telehealth sector more closely. The Justice Department has been cracking down on telehealth-related health care fraud in recent years, with enforcement actions from 2020 to 2023 resulting in criminal charges against more than 175 people and more than $8 billion in alleged telehealth fraud, according to one estimate. Health care law experts said…

Third-seeded Aryna Sabalenka defeated Italy’s Elisabetta Cocciaretto (Dylan Buell) to advance to the ATP and WTA Cincinnati Open.Aryna Sabalenka improved on her opening Cincinnati Masters performance by beating Italy’s Elisabetta Cocciaretto 6-3, 6-4 on an overcast Thursday, while second-seeded Alexander Zverev also advanced in the men’s tournament.Sabalenka, the third seed who missed Wimbledon and the Paris Olympics with a shoulder injury, won six of her opening seven matches at the Midwest venue in the ATP and WTA warm-up for the U.S. Open.With rain threatening the match after three days of summer sunshine, Sabalenka fought through on her third match point…

A $50,000 reward is being offered for information on the location of a North Carolina inmate convicted of killing a 1-year-old girl who escaped this week. Ramone Alston, 30, fled when he arrived at the hospital for an appointment Tuesday morning.Since his escape, the reward has been increased and now stands at $50,000: $30,000 was approved by Governor Roy Cooper, $10,000 by the U.S. Marshals Service and $10,000 by the FBI. “Someone, somewhere knows where Alston is,” North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections Commissioner Todd Issee said in a statement Thursday. “We are hopeful that this reward will provide critical…

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden said Thursday that Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva also supports re-elections in Venezuela, despite rejection by both Venezuela’s ruling party and opposition parties who claim victory in the July 28 election.Biden spoke to reporters after Lula suggested Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro could call for new elections with international observers as a solution to the country’s political crisis, after the United States rejected Maduro’s claim of victory.Asked if he would support new elections in Venezuela, Biden said, “I would.”The proposal is one of several from the international community, but so far has not…

MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) – Two local businesses have been awarded $20,000 each in Elevate Small Business grants, thanks to United Bay Community Credit Union (UBAY), a Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLBank) member of Indianapolis.The two winning businesses were Petit 4 Bakery in Essexville and Michigan Cream & Sugar Ice Cream Company in Bay City.Petit 4 Bakery will use the grant money to upgrade the condensing units in its walk-in refrigerators and freezers.”The application process was easy and there were plenty of materials to help us with our application and answers to any questions we may have,” said Rachel Cattell, owner of…

A 12-year-old Texas girl died Monday after her mother and stepfather failed to seek medical attention for four days after she suffered life-threatening injuries, instead nursing her with smoothies, authorities said.Miranda Shipps, a cheerleader at Jourdanton Middle School in Christine, Texas, was found in critical condition Monday evening when her mother called 911. Christine is a small town about 45 miles south of San Antonio, according to a statement from the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office.Authorities said emergency personnel found Shipps and her mother on the highway after they had left the home and rushed the unconscious girl to the hospital,…

If you’ve been waiting for Pizza Hut to return to Riverdale, you’re in luck: The franchise is officially back in Riverdale Shopping Center, just a few doors down from its previous location on the east end of the complex where Eat My Catfish now operates. The 1,560-square-foot store at 2516 Cantrell Road will have a more modern, compact design perfect for delivery, takeout and curbside ordering for all your on-the-go needs, according to a news release. The restaurant’s franchisee, Flynn Group LP, owns and operates more than 975 Pizza Hut restaurants in 27 states, including neighborhood locations in Jacksonville, Maumelle,…

Jordan Childs broke her silence about the controversial decision to strip her of her bronze medal, issuing a statement on Thursday saying she “feels unjust” about the situation. “I am at a loss for words. This decision is unjust and a huge blow not only to me but to everyone who has supported my journey,” Childs wrote. “What’s even more heartbreaking is the unprovoked racist attacks on social media that are wrong and extremely hurtful.” Last week, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled on Sunday that Chilis’ coach was four seconds late in requesting an investigation to review…

TOURISM INVESTMENT (From left) RHR Deputy Director of Business Development Mario Cuenco, RHR Senior Vice President and Business Unit General Manager Varun Jolly and HHI President Haresh Hiranand sign a memorandum of understanding for a resort project in Siargao. —Courtesy photo Robinsons Hotels and Resorts (RHR), a leading local hotel operator, is set to make its debut in Siargao island’s booming tourism real estate sector with the opening of an “eco-friendly” luxury villa resort in 2026. RHR has partnered with local investment group Hila Holdings Inc. (HHI) to open a 2,856-square-meter villa resort in Malinao district, General Luna province. The…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Lexington VA Healthcare System will join the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center, becoming the state’s 20th affiliated hospital. What you need to know: Lexington VA Healthcare System is now part of the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network The partnership aims to expand access to specialized cancer care, including clinical trials and advanced technologies, to Kentucky veterans. The Lexington VA Healthcare System will be one of 20 affiliated hospitals of the Markey Cancer Center, Kentucky’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center. The VA health care system serves approximately 83,000 veterans in…