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Local clinic closing after Columbus doctor pleads guilty to $1.6M Medicaid scheme
Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson announced this week that a Columbus doctor and his clinic’s office manager have pleaded guilty in a scheme that defrauded Medicaid of more than $1.6 million. According to the press release, a tip led investigators to take a closer look at billing activity for...
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Choosing between Medicare Advantage and supplement plans depends on your needs, expert say
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Choosing a Medicare plan can be a high-stakes decision, and experts say there is no single option that works for everyone. Jody Curtis with Medicare Planning of Dayton said people weighing Medicare Advantage plans against Medicare Supplement plans should consider the key differences between the two and how those differences fit their personal needs.
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Hillsboro woman sentenced in Medicaid fraud case
A Hillsboro woman was sentenced this month on a misdemeanor charge of Medicaid fraud and paid over $4,000 in restitution following an investigation announced by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office in August. As previously reported, indictments filed in August by the office of Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson accused...
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Dayton-Based CareSource Names Yocum Ohio President, Expands Thomas Role
Dayton-based CareSource announced leadership promotions this week, appointing Deirdra “Dee” Yocum as Ohio market president and expanding David Thomas’s role to regional market president, CareSource said in its announcement via PR Newswire. Yocum, who has spent 14 years serving members across the state, succeeds Thomas in the Ohio role, CareSource said. Thomas’s new role includes […]
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Wright State Lake Campus, Mercer Health Team Up to Grow Local Nursing Workforce
Wright State University’s Lake Campus in Celina and Mercer Health are teaming up to grow the region’s nursing workforce, in a partnership the university describes as collaborative, innovative, and sustainable. Nursing is one of the Lake Campus’s largest programs, drawing students from across the Grand Lake region who...
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Medicare open enrollment brings surge in calls, junk mail and ads; expert shares red flags
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Medicare open enrollment season can bring an increase in phone calls, junk mail, and online advertisements promising extra benefits. Chris Curtis with Medicare Planning of Dayton joined Good Day Dayton to explain how to spot potential Medicare scams, what warning signs to watch for, and how to protect personal Medicare information.
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Ohio auto parts maker to pay $3M in COVID fines
(The Center Square) – An Ohio auto parts manufacturer has agreed to pay more than $3 million in fines and restitution after admitting it lied to received loans and loan forgiveness under the federal government’s COVD-19 era Paycheck Protection Program. The company, Murotech Ohio Corp., makes auto parts primarily in St. Marys. It is a subsidiary of a Japanese company, Muro Corp., prosecutors said. Under the settlement, the company has admitted that it “knowingly provided false information to obtain Paycheck Protection Program loans and loan forgiveness,” prosecutors said. Murotech agreed to pay more than $1 million in restitution. “Murotech Ohio’s first application submitted in May 2020 certified that the company had fewer than 500 employees, but in fact, it exceeded that amount when counting affiliates,” prosecutors said. “A second application submitted in January of 2021 certified that it employed fewer than 300 employees, but in truth, the company employed far more when including affiliates. Murotech Ohio then applied to have both federal loans forgiven and certified on its submitted applications that the number of employees was below program limit requirements. “ Authorities learned about the scheme from whistleblowers, according to a news release. The whistleblowers will each receive $151,980.75 under
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Kettering Health to end Medicare Advantage contract with Anthem
Kettering Health announced recently that it will not renew its contract with private Medicare Advantage insurer Anthem (including Anthem MyCare). This change will take effect Jan. 1, 2027. Patients can continue using their Anthem Medicare Advantage plans through Dec. 31, 2026. Anthem did not offer contract terms that meaningfully addressed...
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A Low Medicare Premium Means Little If Patients Can’t Get Timely Care
WARREN COUNTY, OH -- Every fall, millions of Americans review their Medicare coverage options. Most focus on monthly premiums, prescription drug coverage and supplemental benefits. I understand that; healthcare costs matter, especially for people living on fixed incomes. But as a physician caring for patients in Cincinnati, I’d encourage patients...
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Cincinnati VA Receives Funding for Continued Infrastructure Improvements
CINCINNATI, OH– The Cincinnati VA Medical Center received funding for Non-recurring Maintenance projects in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, after receiving funds earlier in the year. The funding is the culmination of a record $4.8 billion in nationwide VA spending to modernize, repair, and improve health care...
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Christ Hospital launches obesity center
CINCINNATI — The Christ Hospital Health Network is launching a new center to help residents with obesity and metabolic health. The Obesity & Metabolic Health Center will be located at 7450 Mason-Montgomery Road in Mason. Christ Hospital said obesity is a complex chronic medical condition influenced by genetics, metabolism,...
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Fairfield celebrates opening of new expanded 988 crisis center
FAIRFIELD, Ohio (WXIX) - After outgrowing Hamilton, a ceremony was held to celebrate the opening of the new 988 center in Fairfield, with a larger space and more staff to help when people need it most. The suicide and crisis lifeline, 988, is a national lifeline, but its calls are...