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Permanent Fund tumblesFriday, October 10, 2008 @ 1:10PMSince the most recent monthly performance report in August, the fund has lost more than $5.5 billion.

Federal Government Joins Medicare Lawsuit Against DME Supplier McKessonWednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 2:02PMThe federal government has joined a lawsuit against several companies alleging that they submitted false claims to Medicare, paid illegal kickbacks and established fake durable medical equipment suppliers, Dow Jones reports. The suit involves McKesson, one of the largest suppliers of medical equipment in the U.S.; GGNSC Holdings; Golden Gate Ancillary; and Ceres Strategies.

Some Reflections on Health Care and PoliticsWednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 1:06PMWednesday, October 8, 2008 12:40 PM CDT A critical issue facing the nation at this time is health care: how it is being delivered, and how is it being paid for.

Acting CMS Administrator Weems Announces Efforts To Reduce Medicare Fraud In Seven StatesWednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 12:18PMCMS on Monday announced new efforts to detect and combat Medicare fraud committed by durable medical equipment suppliers and home health care agencies, CongressDaily reports. Under the plan, the agency will expand a recovery audit contractor program nationwide.

Doctor in malpractice probe not workingSunday, October 5, 2008 @ 11:23PMA Czech-trained obstetrician at the centre of a NSW malpractice investigation is no longer allowed to work in the state.

Martin and St. Lucie counties public records: Oct. 6Sunday, October 5, 2008 @ 11:03PMCheck here for the latest marriage licenses, divorces, small claims and civil actions.

Medicare Publishes Billing Edits To Reduce Payment ErrorsSunday, October 5, 2008 @ 5:05AMThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced that, it will publish most of the edits utilized in its Medically Unlikely Edit (MUE) program to improve the accuracy of claims payments. "It is always our aim to ensure that CMS pays for appropriate services, at the same time protecting the Medicare Trust funds and the American taxpayer," said CMS Acting Administrator Kerry Weems.

Hospital-acquired illness creates 12% of liability: StudyTuesday, September 30, 2008 @ 1:50PMOne of out six liability claims against health care entities is associated with infections, injuries and other conditions acquired at the hospital, according to a new report.

US doctor charged over deathTuesday, September 30, 2008 @ 11:00AMAn American obstetrician has been charged with professional misconduct after the death of a South Island baby whose head he "yanked" so hard during delivery it contributed to a fatal brain bleed.