The Mills administration announced it suspended payments to five Medicaid and Medicare providers suspected of fraud, terminated two for health and safety risks, and unenrolled 28 caregivers for non-compliance. This contrasts with the Trump administration’s efforts, criticized for being insufficient. Dr. Mehmet Oz, the CMS administrator, visited Maine to address fraud but met with conservative media and a Republican candidate instead of state officials. Mills’ spokesperson accused Oz of prioritizing politics over fraud prevention. The timing of the Mills administration’s actions, coinciding with Oz’s visit, raised questions about the sincerity of their anti-fraud efforts.
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Isaias strengthened Friday into a major hurricane as it headed toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, where final preparations were being made for potentially life-threatening storm surges and high winds.
Isaias surged toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, prompting mandatory evacuations, school closures and local government shutdowns in parts of Florida.
Christa Pike was "angry and confused" in the hours after regaining consciousness following Tennessee's failed execution attempt, first asking, "Where am I?" her lawyer said Wednesday.
Tropical Storm Isaias formed early Wednesday in the warm waters off eastern Mexico and forecasters said it was expected to strengthen into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season before hitting the U.S. Gulf Coast later in the week.
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