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Arizona telehealth company owners plead guilty in $64M scheme

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"From September 2017 through December 2019, Luke and Laughlin conspired together and with others to unlawfully enrich themselves by submitting and causing to be submitted false and fraudulent claims to federal healthcare benefit programs," the officials alleged. " WHY IT MATTERS. ON THE RECORD.

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Most Americans Want the Federal Government to Ensure Healthcare for All

Health Populi

In 2006, Medicare Part D launched, which may have boosted consumers’ faith in Federal healthcare programs. Most say, “no,” a proportion falling from the high of 47% “yes” in 2017 to 40% this year. Most Democrats believe that the government should both ensure universal healthcare and run it.

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Temporary Shutdowns of Healthcare.gov Termed ACA Sabotage

ACA Times

That executive order authorized the federal government to take actions to minimize the impacts of the ACA on states, individuals, families, healthcare providers, health insurers, patients, recipients of healthcare services, purchasers of health insurance or makers of medical devices, products, or medications to the maximum extent permitted by law.