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The Justice Department last week joined a whistleblower case against AseraCare in federal court in Birmingham, Ala. In its complaint, the government alleges AseraCare violated the False Claims Act when it misspent millions of taxpayer dollars intended for Medicare recipients with a prognosis of six months or less to live. The Justice Department is seeking restitution of three times the damages and a penalty of $5,500 to $11,000 per claim. The False Claims Act allows private citizens with knowledge of [...]
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DocTalker are pleased to announce that one of our partners, Dr. Steven Simmons, recently has received licenses in both the District of Columbia and Maryland.
Offering Housecalls & 24/7 Medical[...]
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For Elizabeth Thompson, there was nothing more fulfilling than reaching out to her greater community, whether it was through her teaching or involvement in charitable organizations.
Having[...]
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When Mr. Phillips was unexpectedly admitted to an area hospital and diagnosed with a serious infection, he was immediately started on antibiotics that were administered directly into the blood stream[...]
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By Ross Blair
The 43 million caregivers in the U.S. — people who provide unpaid care to family members or friends age 50 and older — are overworked and need help. Here's why:
26 million[...]
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How one couple received 'undercover care' through a unique cleaning service
When it comes to deciding where to spend their future years, an increasing number of seniors are choosing to remain[...]
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Medicare costs for hospice care have increased more than in any other health care sector as for-profit companies continue to gain a larger share of the end-of-life medical market, government records[...]
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England native Christine Aaron can often be heard sharing her stories from serving in the War. The 88-year-old veteran, whose duties included helping distribute uniforms, refers to herself as a[...]
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Patrick Lynch pleaded guilty on June 11 to unlawfully treating patients, prescribing medicine and ordering procedures whild posing as a physician while operating Visiting Doctors of New[...]
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