Private insurers involved in the government's Medicare Advantage program made hundreds of thousands of questionable diagnoses that triggered extra taxpayer funded payments, including wrong ones, from 2018 to 2021, a Wall Street Journal analysis found.
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NBC News - Top stories
Divided House GOP struggles to avoid a government shutdown
House Republicans will try to pass Speaker Mike Johnson’s bill to fund the government this week and avoid a shutdown on Oct. 1.12 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
A rough Sunday for some of the NFL's best teams in 2023 led to the three biggest upsets: Analysis
It was a rough Sunday for some of the NFL’s best teams in 202312 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
OpenAI Messed With the Wrong Mega-Popular Parenting Forum
Mumsnet CEO Justine Roberts spoke to WIRED about why licensing talks with OpenAI broke down and why her company is planning legal action.13 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
The pet I’ll never forget: Floof, the lost cat who found me – and made me feel I was worth loving
She followed me home from work one rainy night, and never left. I was in a dark place, but we filled a hole in each other’s hearts. . Floof burst into my life on a gloomy autumn night in 2015. I ...14 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
All eyes on Speaker Johnson for next move on government funding
All eyes are on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) this week as lawmakers await his next move in the fight over government funding, after Republican resistance foiled his initial strategy for avoiding an ...14 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Hong Kong Shares Edge Higher as Investors Weigh Weak Chinese Data
Hong Kong shares erased early losses to close higher, supported by biotech and consumer-related stocks.15 hours ago - Hong Kong -
ABC News - Entertainment
'Shogun' and 'Hacks' win top series Emmy Awards and 'The Bear' and 'Baby Reindeer' take 4 apiece
“Shogun” won best drama series in a record-setting year, while “Hacks” was the surprise winner of best comedy series at the Emmy Awards15 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Hundreds march in Brazil to support religious freedom as cases of intolerance rise
Practitioners of various religions have marched down Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach16 hours ago - Brazil -
The New York Times - Top stories
Looming Insurance Crisis Threatens Taxis and Ubers in New York City
American Transit, the largest insurer of the city’s for-hire vehicles, is insolvent. Its collapse could create a crisis that would take thousands of cars out of service.17 hours ago - New York -
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BBC News - Top stories
Pension Credit: 'Being £2 over threshold left me £500 short'
A retired office worker using his savings for his rent is fearful over losing a winter fuel payment.19 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
'Mental health unit restraints made me more unwell'
Francesca Murphy says she became a "revolving door patient" after a sailing accident.19 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
The pension fund transfer business needs urgent scrutiny
Insurers are receiving a very handsome reward for such a low-risk business20 hours ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
'Shōgun' wins Emmys for top drama awards including series and lead acting
'Shōgun' won four awards during the 2024 Emmys telecast, including drama series, lead drama actor and lead drama actress.21 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
China's local government debt problems are a hidden drag on economic growth
China's persistent consumption slowdown traces back to the country's real estate slump, and its deep ties to local government finances — and debt.21 hours ago - China -
ABC News - World
2 earthquakes strike off the coast of British Columbia, but no damage reported
Two earthquakes have struck off the northern coast of the Canadian province of British Columbia Sunday but there were no immediate reports of damage21 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Tech Billionaire Returns After Revolutionary Private Space Trip
It was a successful five-day private space excursion, orbiting nearly 460 miles above Earth, higher than the ISS or Hubble Space Telescope.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
60 Minutes investigates the fentanyl crisis as drug kills thousands each year
Next Sunday on 60 Minutes, the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration calls the fentanyl crisis the greatest threat we face as a country.Yesterday -
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The Wall Street Journal - World
Warnings from bank executives that Americans are struggling to keep up with their bills have set off alarms on Wall Street, with shares of consumer-lending companies sliding.
Warnings from bank executives that Americans are struggling to keep up with their bills have set off alarms on Wall Street, with shares of consumer-lending companies sliding.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?Yesterday - Premier League -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Kamala Harris's Down-Payment Boost Isn't for Buying Houses
The logic is political.Yesterday - Kamala Harris -
The Hill - Politics
Another government-run insurance scheme is last thing the nation needs
The INSURE Act, introduced by Rep. Adam Schiff, aims to add additional capacity to the reinsurance market with the creation of a federal reinsurance entity. However, no subsidized, unprofessionally ...Yesterday -
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Financial Times - World
Private lenders battle Indonesian media company over $560mn debt claim
The dispute comes as the country has been attracting billions of dollars in foreign investmentYesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Europe tech investment group targets €600mn for debut fund
Noteus set up by former Eurazeo team to back start-ups as tech investment recoversYesterday - Europe -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Your Company Is Watching You. And Probably Doing It All Wrong.
Employers often feel like they have to keep an eye on their workers, especially those working remotely. There are bad ways to do it and not-as-bad ways.2 days ago