Medicaid Billing Fines Sparks Aiken Pediatric Debate
Aiken pediatricians refuse to join a Medicaid help program over low fees and heavy paperwork. Auditors can multiply minor billing errors into large fines, prompting state officials to negotiate but offering limited relief. Officials report higher rates and ongoing disputes leave poor babies reliant on hospital emergency services.
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William Mehan
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NASA LDEF recovery celebrates successful berthing and smiles
Mission Control reported all five latches engaged as the LDEF recovered from a six year mission. NASA officials praised the saw-tooth views and rich imagery while noting some experiments show damage from micrometeoroids and cosmic rays.
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Mission Control
Brandenstein
Bill Kinard
NASA
LDEF
Earth
Dunbar
Governor cites cyclical growth in rural counties
The governor, reflecting on a prior strong year, says county economies in small rural areas swing with major investments. He notes that growth can rise or fall dramatically in these counties, emphasizing the cyclical nature of the pattern.
Wall Street Moves And Bid Dropped For Felipe Industries
The market finished with mixed moves as BP and Honda edged higher while single country funds pulled back. Felipe Industries fell to 15 after a buyout bid of 24 a share was dropped due to lack of financing by the management group behind the offer.
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Honda Motor
Thai
Helvetia
Portugal
Austria
Mexico
Fulipe Industries
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