Columbia-HCA defends Medicare billing efficiency amid probe
Largest health care firm Columbia-HCA says its higher Medicare profits stem from efficient billing while denying overcharging. U S investigators raid Columbia hospitals in El Paso as NYT and WSJ report on potential upcoding and outside service arrangements.
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EW York
Columbia-Hca Healthcare Corporation
Columbia
New York Times
David Manning
el Paso
Texas
the Times
Wall Street Journal
The
Times
Medicare
Relay for Life Fundraiser SearcheS Teams in Ottawa
American Cancer Society committees plan the fourth annual Relay for Life at Steve Grogan Stadium Ottawa High School on June 20 21. Teams sponsors prizes concessions entertainment and more sought. Entry fee 50. 6 p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. Saturday with breakfast at 9 a.m. by National Guard. Contact Niehoff Butler or Dixon for details.
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Merican Cancer Society
Relay For Life
Steve Grogan
Ottawa High School
National Guard
Franklin County
American Cancer Society
Kathy Niehoff
June Butler
Becky Dixon
Medicare coverage basics and costs for seniors
A senior-focused explainer on Medicare two parts A and B, eligibility at age 65, premiums for Part B, enrollment periods, and limitations. It notes Part A is premium-free for those with Social Security, outlines what Part B covers, and points readers to SSA publications and a Kansas insurance shopper guide for detailed questions.
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Isey
Federal
Social Security Administration
SSA
Medicare Publications
Health Care Financing Administration
Security Boulevard
Baltimore
Kansas Commissioner of Insurance
Kansas
Betty Gibb
Kansas Senior Press Service
S. Sunset
Olathe
New Government Video Urges Back Seat for Infants With Air Bags
A federal video educates hospitals parents and physicians on keeping infants safe in cars with air bags. It notes fatalities linked to front seat air bags and urges rear facing seats for children under one and back seat use for those under twelve. Ford funds 100000 copies for distribution.
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Mashington
Ricardo Martinez
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NHTSA
Ford Motor Co
Vaccination drive cuts childhood diseases in retreat
Washington AP reports a strong immunization push has driven childhood diseases into retreat in the United States. Dr. Walter Orenstein says over 90 percent of U.S. children are protected against nine diseases and hepatitis B protection stands around 78 percent. Experts warn diseases persist abroad and could rebound if immunization slows. Babies begin shots shortly after birth and continue through age six.
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Washington
United States
Walter Orenstein
Federal
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
U.S
Orenstein
Ransom Health Fair Attracts 300 Children At RMH
Ransom Memorial Hospital hosted its second annual Children's Health Fair on Saturday March 15 drawing about 300 youngsters. Activities included a Teddy Bear Clinic puppet show Ident A Kid and Glo Germ Handwashing demonstrations plus rehab events teaching muscles bones and coordination. Winners were named in the basketball toss and grip strength contests with the 4 and under group led by Casey Russell.
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Ransom Memorial Hospital
RMH
Casey Rus
Ransom Memorial Hospital Kids Gripping Contest List
A list from Ransom Memorial Hospital names young contestants by age groups and participants including Alyssa Dykes Greg Perry Justin Burth Lyndsey Proctor Bryant Tykes Nathan Howard Seth Kerns Logan Swafford Arial Byrd Sarah Galatia Tom Martin and Liz Riley across 4 and under to over 10 categories.
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Alyssa Dykes
Greg Perry
Justin Burth
Lyndsey Proctor
Bryant Tykes
Nathan Howard
Seth Kerns
Logan Swafford
Arial Byrd
Sarah Galatia
Tom Martin
Liz Riley
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ORC
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Southview
Nurees & Aldea Eerie
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Shome Insurance
Kawase
Blaine Eaton
Scott Burns
Trevor Burth
Robbie Proctor
Jordan Miller
Ashley Strickland
Jerry Linaback
Insurance, Blane Agency
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Donna and
John Stahl
Pomona Price Saver
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Pomona
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