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HOUSTON – A Richmond man, who was accused of being involved in a conspiracy to pay and receive health care kickbacks, was found guilty, according to the US Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of Texas.
After just 15 minutes of deliberation, 44-year-old Patrick Osemwengie was found guilty of one-count conspiracy to pay and receive kickbacks.
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“Health care peddlers like Osemwengie prey on the elderly and are part of the larger health care fraud problem,” said US Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. “Illegal kickbacks and related crimes…
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The Supreme Court of Canada won’t hear appeals involving private health care. why?
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The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear a challenge of a British Columbia law intended to preserve public health care through measures against extra-billing and certain private insurance.
Two Vancouver private health facilities and four patients argued that provisions of the Medicare Protection Act violated their constitutional rights due to long waits for care in BC’s publicly funded system.
They said it amounted to a breach of the patients’ life, liberty and security of the person under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
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Supreme Court declines to hear BC doctor’s…
Sauna Blanket FAQ – Maria Mind Body Health
Saunas have been a popular way to relax and detoxify for centuries, but not everyone has access to one. Sauna blankets offer a convenient and affordable way to enjoy many of the same benefits of a traditional sauna in the comfort of your own home.
Sauna blankets are essentially portable saunas that use heat and far-infrared rays to promote relaxation, detoxification and weight loss. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but they all work in essentially the same way: by trapping heat and sweating close to the body, which helps to open up the pores and release…
The BEST Pure Protein Noodles
I took a group of people to Greece this past September for a keto trip of a lifetime! I always make friends for life with people who come on my adventures around the world and 2 of my new friends are Vito and Aubrey!
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Bill 15: Quebec health-care reform plan draws backlash from stakeholders
Quebec’s sweeping new health-care plan—Bills 15—drew a mixed reaction following its announcement Wednesday.
Several health-care professionals say it’s a massive undertaking—especially for a health minister who initially said he didn’t want reform.
“Big reforms tend to have a very destabilizing effect, and we need a clear implementation plan. [We] can’t be told, ‘do this and figure it out,'” said Natalie Stake-Doucet, past president of the Quebec Nurses Association.
“It has to be clear how this is going to take place, how these changes are going to be made step by step.”
The bill aims to create Santé Québec, an agency…
3 Things You Should Know About Irrevocable Trusts
A trust is an estate planning tool that allows a person to control their assets during their lifetime and make provisions for incapacity and death.
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One thing you should know about irrevocable trusts is that, unlike revocable or living trusts, irrevocable trusts cannot be changed or amended. They are set in stone.
A second thing that you should know about irrevocable trusts is that they have significant advantages, and also unique…
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‘Our patients pay nothing:’ Jacksonville clinic offering free health care to working class
Going to the doctor isn’t always cheap, and if you don’t have health insurance it could be a hefty bill. With insurance rates increasing, even if you are covered, it might not fit your budget.
In an effort to provide health care access to those struggling to make ends meet, a new health care clinic is working to lift the burden off families.
“I just kind of wanted to come, take a look for myself, and see what they offered,” Kevin McKinney said.
He was the first patient to step through the doors, Wednesday, a new Volunteer in Medicine clinic…
