Hospital converts defense technology to save lives

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Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, CA, has initiated a program to develop medical uses for defense technology. The program, which uses a $5 million Defense Department grant, will sponsor products developed by defense contractors that can be quickly developed and that offer inexpensive advances in patient treatment. The program has received 100 proposals, but Loma Linda will provide matching funds for only 10-20 projects in 1993.

Electronic Components and Accessories, General industrial machinery, not elsewhere classified, Research, Management, Innovations, Technology, Economic conversion, Loma Linda University. Medical Center

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A gold mine in false claims: feds tap obscure law to pursue health care fraud

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The federal government is increasingly using the False Claims Act to prosecute cases of fraudulent health care claims. The law, which rewards whistle-blowers with part of any fines collected as a result of their action, was originally enacted during the Civil War, and was amended in 1986. The number of cases brought under the law increased from 119 to 333 from 1992 to 1996, with an increase from 17 to 178 in health care industry cases.

Health Care and Social Assistance, Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Administration of Public Health Programs, Health Care Services, Medical & Health Services, False Claims, Medical care, Fraud, Whistleblowing, Medicaid fraud, Medicare fraud

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Merger spurs new Battle of Vicksburg; hospital sues medical staff on antitrust charges

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The Columbia Vicksburg Medical Center has brought an antitrust suit against the medical personnel at the Vicksburg Clinic, in Vicksburg, MS, seeking to block their merger with the River Regional Medical Corp, which is a physician-owned integrated delivery system. Columbia is fearful that the $6 million merger could force it out of the market for acute care and physician services.

Hospitals, Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers, Offices & clinics of medical doctors, Physicians & Surgeons, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), Health Plan Administration, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Antitrust law, Medical personnel, Health insurance industry, River Regional Medical Corp.

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