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Massive Medicare Fraud Case Highlights Miami's Increased Enforcement
Eight defendants were indicted in a massive Florida Medicare fraud case. The Associated Press reports: "It may be the center for Medicare fraud, but even Miami officials said Tuesday they were surprised by the breadth of a ring they say spanned five states, used 29 fake storefronts and attempted to steal $100 million from Medicare and Medicare Advantage. Eight defendants were charged in the elaborate scam authorities say billed Medicare for bogus HIV and cancer infusion drugs using dozens of storefronts in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Louisiana, authorities said. Two of the defendants and about $30 million are still missing." The AP notes: "It shows Miami"s stepped up health care fraud task force is working. They"ve prosecuted $1.5 billion in health care fraud cases in the past three years. Miami alone has had 146 convictions since 2007 in these cases. The fact that the suspects had to move to other states and other avenues of Medicare - in this case, Medicare Advantage - signals an understanding on the streets that officials are on to their old tricks."
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Cognitive Impairment Is Associated With Reduced Survival Among Both African-Americans And Whites
Alzheimer"s disease and its precursor, mild cognitive impairment, appear to be associated with an increased risk of death among both white and African American older adults according to a new, long-term research study by neurological experts at the Alzheimer"s Disease Center at Rush University Medical Center. The study findings are published in the June issue of Archives of Neurology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
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Surgical Mask And Respirator Use Should Be Encouraged During Swine Flu Outbreak
A new article in the journal Risk Analysis assessed various ways in which aerosol transmission of the flu, a central mode of diffusion which involves breathing droplets in the air, can be reduced. Results show that face protection is a key infection control measure for influenza and can thus affect how people should try to protect themselves from the swine flu.
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Australia's Chief Nurse Wins ICN Presidency

The Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) warmly congratulated Rosemary Bryant - Australia"s Chief Nursing and Midwifery officer - on her appointment as President of the International Council of Nurses (ICN). Lee Thomas ANF Assistant Federal Secretary said Rosemary"s appointment was great news and an honour for Australian nurses. "Throughout her extensive and significant career, Rosemary Bryant has worked to maintain and develop excellence in nursing. She is a great choice for the position and it is a reflection of the international standing of Australia and Australian nurses," Ms Thomas said. The ANF looks forward to continuing a strong relationship with Rosemary, working together on issues that are vital to nurses and international health care. "Australian nurses will now be officially represented in international nursing forums by their Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer who is also the President of the ICN. This is a significant development for nurses and one we are very pleased about," Ms Thomas said. The ANF anticipates the appointment will facilitate greater Australian nursing input to current international health reform and debate. "Australian nurses deliver a high level of quality health care and the international respect we are achieving is reflected through this significant appointment," Ms Thomas said. Australian Nursing Federation


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