Yuma News
Substance Abuse Treatment Clinic and Owner Agree to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
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- Published: 23 April 2022 23 April 2022
Colorado Springs, Colorado - Springbok Health Inc., a medical clinic with locations in Colorado Springs and Pueblo West, Colorado, and Mark Jankelow, Springbok’s owner and Chief Executive Officer, have agreed to pay at least $125,000, and up to as much as $335,494, to resolve allegations they violated the False Claims Act by billing Medicare and Medicaid for high-complexity and prolonged medical evaluation and management services when such services were not rendered.
Justice Department Secures Agreement with CVS Pharmacy Inc., to Make Online COVID-19 Vaccine Registration Accessible for People with Disabilities
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 16 April 2022 16 April 2022
Providence, Rhode Island - The Justice Department and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Rhode Island Monday announced a settlement agreement with CVS Pharmacy Inc., under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that will eliminate barriers preventing people with certain disabilities from getting information about COVID-19 vaccinations and booking vaccination appointments online. CVS is the country’s largest retail pharmacy, with nearly 10,000 locations. Today’s resolution is the department’s fifth agreement on the critical issue of COVID-19 vaccination website accessibility, following settlement announcements with Rite Aid Corporation, Hy-Vee Inc., The Kroger Co. and Meijer Inc.
Correctional Sergeant Sentenced for Assaulting Inmates
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- Published: 14 April 2022 14 April 2022
Elmore, Alabama - The Justice Department announced that Ulysses Oliver Jr., 47, a former Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Sergeant, was sentenced in federal court to this morning to 30 months of imprisonment, to be followed by three years of supervised release. Oliver previously pleaded guilty to assaulting two inmates at ADOC’s Elmore Correctional Facility.
Two Indiana Towns Agree to Improve Sewer Systems to Stop Discharges of Raw Sewage
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- Published: 14 April 2022 14 April 2022
Griffith, Indiana - The Sanitary District of Highland, Indiana, and the Town of Griffith, Indiana, have agreed to construction projects and capital investments that will eliminate discharges of untreated sewage from their sewer systems into nearby water bodies, including the Little Calumet River.
Project Drive Safe! 2022
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- Published: 13 April 2022 13 April 2022
Yuma, Arizona - Project Drive Safe! 2022
This week’s edition of the Yuma Police Department’s on-going traffic safety program, Project Drive Safe will be at the following location:
Yuma County Board Chairman ends COVID-19 emergency in unincorporated areas
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- Published: 13 April 2022 13 April 2022
Yuma, Arizona - Yuma County Board Chairman ends COVID-19 emergency in unincorporated areas:
April 11-15, 2022, is National Work Zone Awareness Week
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- Published: 13 April 2022 13 April 2022
Yuma, Arizona - Did you know that more drivers and passengers are affected by work zone injuries and fatalities than workers? Nationally, work zone crashes occur at an average of one per every 5.8 minutes. The top three causes? Following too closely, inattentive and/or distracted driving, and excessive speed. The Yuma County Public Works Department will hold a series of activities next week that are open to the public.