NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2015. Hillary Clinton is outlining her aggressive new proposals to tackle the rising out-of-pocket medical costs American families are facing. Just yesterday, the Kaiser Foundation released a survey that found the average deductible for covered workers this year has grown nearly seven times faster than workers’ wages[Read More…]
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Court Approves Settlement to Save Imperiled Lynx from Trapping
New Regulations in Lynx Habitat Will Protect Montana’s Rare Cats Missoula–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2015. Yesterday, the federal district court of Montana approved a settlement agreement reached between the State of Montana and conservation groups aimed at protecting threatened Canada lynx from trapping. The case is now dismissed in accordance with the[Read More…]
Drug Policy Alliance to Host the Biennial 2015 International Drug Policy Reform Conference in D.C. Metro Area, November 18-21
More Than 1,200 Experts and Advocates to Strategize About Mass Incarceration, Marijuana Legalization, Criminal Justice Reform, Public Health, and Post-Prohibition Models for Drug Control D.C. Metro Area —(ENEWSPF)—September 24, 2015. Which states will be next to legalize marijuana? What needs to happen to end mass incarceration? What can be done[Read More…]
Drug Policy Alliance Applauds CVS/pharmacy for Being First Chain Pharmacy in California to Make Overdose Antidote Naloxone Available Without a Prescription
SAN FRANCISCO—(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2015. The Drug Policy Alliance is applauding CVS/pharmacy for being the first chain pharmacy in California to stock and sell the opiate overdose reversal drug naloxone without a prescription. More than 50 CVS/pharmacy stores in California will make the lifesaving drug available to friends and family members[Read More…]
Explore Careers in Community Health at Governors State University: Info Sessions Set for October 22
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 24, 2015. Individuals interested in pursuing a degree in Community Health are invited to attend a free information session offered by the College of Health and Human Services at Governors State University (GSU), located at 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL. The information sessions will be held[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Updates Venezuela Travel Warning, Sept. 18, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2015. The Department of State has issued this Travel Warning to inform U.S. citizens about security conditions in Venezuela. Thousands of U.S. citizens safely visit Venezuela each year for study, tourism, business, and volunteer work. While U.S. citizens are not specifically targeted, violent crime in Venezuela is pervasive,[Read More…]
Medical Biller Sentenced to 45 Months in Prison for Role in $4 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2015. The medical biller of a Chicago-area visiting physician practice was sentenced today to 45 months in prison for her role in a $4 million health care fraud scheme. Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Zachary T. Fardon of the[Read More…]
United States Intervenes in False Claims Act Lawsuit against Mississippi Hospital, Two Individuals and Management Company for Overcharging Medicare Program
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2015. The United States has intervened in a lawsuit and filed a complaint against H. Ted Cain, Julie Cain, Corporate Management Inc. and Stone County Hospital Inc. for submitting false claims to the Medicare program by knowingly charging excessive and ineligible expenses from 2002 to the present. [Read More…]
Writer Chris Bower to Read on Sept. 21 at Roosevelt University’s Gage Building
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2015. Writer Chris Bower, who most recently authored the short story collection Little Boy Needs Ride, will read and discuss his work at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21 in Roosevelt University’s Gage Building, Room 700, 18 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. The reading is free and open to the[Read More…]
Prairie State College Board of Trustees Recognizes Fall 2015 Honor Scholarship Recipients
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2015. During the August meeting of the Prairie State College (PSC) Board of Trustees (BOT), the fall 2015 recipients of the BOT Honor Scholarship were recognized. The full-tuition scholarship annually is awarded to one student from each high school in the district with a minimum of 3.25/4.0[Read More…]
