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Medicare fraudsters seeking refuge in Cuba

The number of criminals charged with healthcare fraud in South Florida has tripled since 2008, reports the Miami Herald, but many of those facing prosecution have been fleeing to Cuba and countries

Miami couple pleads guilty to $200M Medicare fraud

A Miami couple has pled guilty to submitting more than $200 million in false Medicare claims, report Healthcare Finance News and the Miami Herald. Lawrence S. Duran and Marianella Valera, operators

New Florida governor will scrutinize public hospitals

Florida's public hospitals will come under the close scrutiny of the incoming governor, reports the Miami Herald. Rick Scott's transition team has recommended that a panel be convened to study

Jackson Health numbers improve, cash reserve remains low

Jackson Health System, the public agency that operates six hospitals and a health plan in Miami's Dade County, reported improved numbers for fiscal 2009-2010, but has little cash on hand. Jackson