Pair Indicted on 17000 Medi-Cal Theft Charge
The County Grand Jury indicted Frederick Eig and Harold Kirsch, both 50s and of Woodland Hills, for diverting 17000 in Medi-Cal funds. They formerly ran eight convalescent homes and allegedly created six nonexistence companies used as bank accounts to issue checks for pharmaceutical supplies.
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Blue Cross Chief Admits Fault in Cost Rise
Blue Cross President Walter J. McNerney told a Senate subcommittee that while the group has not done enough to curb rising medical costs, shared blame lies with government doctors hospitals and patients. He cited 38 percent cost rise over five years and outlined steps like stricter cost controls and new, cheaper reform plans to rein in expenses across the nation.
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