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Bandage bandits

Article Abstract:

Government programs account for some 46% of the more than $1 trillion spent on health in the US annually. Medicaid is one of the biggest government programs, and aims to help poor people. There has been an investigation into allegations of fraud relatingto Medi-Cal, the Californian Medicaid program. The investigation has led to 75 companies being charged, and the total amount involved could be as much as $50 million. A further 250 companies are being investigated, and the FBI estimates that $200 million worth of spending on medical supplies would be affected. There may also be involvement from former narcotics dealers.

Medicaid, Administration of Public Health Programs, Medicaid fraud, California. Department of Health Services. Medical Services. Medi-Cal

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The bandits on their donkeys

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The immediate problem of saving Somalia from mass starvation has been addressed with the help of Operation Restore Hope, as incoming food has caused death rates to drop sharply. Disarming the bandits is another matter, as the country remains far from secure.

Armed forces, Military aspects, Armed forces in foreign countries, Somalia, Operation Restore Hope, 1992-

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Time bandits: France's media buyers

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Allegations of rampant corruption among France's media buying firms have prompted Finance Minister Michel Sapin to propose a series of anti-corruption rules. The business practices of France's advertising time buyers, such as Carat, are detailed.

Laws, regulations and rules, France, Ethical aspects, Advertising, Media buying services, French advertising, France. Ministry of the Economy, Finance and the Budget, Carat Espace

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