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Hospice care provider provider agrees to pay $19.428 million to settle case involving false claims for patients
Gentiva, successor to Kindred at Home, has agreed to pay $19.428 million to resolve allegations that Kindred at Home and related entities (Kindred) knowingly submitted false claims and knowingly retained overpayments for hospice services provided to patients who were ineligible to receive hospice benefits under various federal health care programs. Gentiva’s hospice operations, headquartered in Atlanta, include entities that previously operated Kindred at Home hospice locations under the names Avalon, Kindred, SouthernCare and SouthernCare New Beacon.
Match Preview: Chattanooga Reignite Rivalry in Round 6 Against Knoxville
Following back-to-back matches at home, the Chattanooga Red Wolves will face One Knoxville at Regal Stadium this Saturday, July 20th for the sixth round of the USL Jägermeister Cup. The clubs previously met at CHI Memorial Stadium in the first round of the intraleague tournament with Knoxville taking a close 1-0 victory. Chattanooga has yet to face One Knox in league play, but will travel once more to Knoxville for the first League One match on August 16th and will host the final meetings of the intrastate rivals on October 5th for the penultimate home match of the season.
Tennessee Football Jersey Countdown: No. 43, Mallon Faircloth
Noah is a graduate of the UT College of Journalism & Electronic Media and has covered. football since 2019. He joined Rivals in 2022. Tennessee will open its 2024 campaign against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium on Aug. 31. In anticipation of the season opener, VolReport is highlighting a former Vols player whose jersey number matches the amount of days until kickoff. TALK ABOUT IT IN THE ROCKY TOP FORUM With 43 days to go, Mallon Faircloth, who played offense, defense and special teams at Tennessee during his three-year career between 1961-63, is selected. Faircloth was a two-time all-state selection...
City of Knoxville, emergency responders, see problems amid technology outage
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The City of Knoxville is seeing problems following a worldwide technology outage, according to the Knoxville Fire Department. Overnight Thursday, several Microsoft 365 apps and other services were disrupted, causing complications for airports, banks and other industries. Previous Coverage: Widespread technology outage disrupts flights, banks, media...
Halcomb leading young Lady Eagles into 2024 season
COSBY — For Taylor Halcomb and the Cosby volleyball program, things look quite a bit different this year than they have previously. Personally, Halcomb has seen several scheduling changes. She has let go of a hectic schedule that saw her driving back and forth to ETSU to finish her teaching degree and to fulfill student teaching requirements in Morristown, while also coaching two games and holding practice each week. ...
Dollywood Shares Urgent Update After Park’s Shock Closure
Dolly Parton’s beloved Dollywood has suddenly closed down without prior notice. Since 1986, the country singer has been as renowned as the namesake of the Tennessee theme park as she has her iconic tracks “Jolene,” “9 to 5,” and “I Will Always Love You.” Located in the mountain town of Pigeon Forge, the park has evolved over the years from the stereotypical lineup of roller coasters and rides to also embrace Parton’s own sparkling legacy.
What is a Blue Alert? TBI issues Public Safety Alert in search for suspects in Tennessee trooper shooting
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a Blue Alert overnight for two suspects accused of shooting a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper on I-40 East in Putnam County on the night of July 19. A Public Safety Alert came over people's phones just after midnight with a...
NashVillager Podcast: (Not) talking about Republican infighting
What did Tennessee leaders leave out of their RNC speeches?. Sen. Marsha Blackburn and Gov. Bill Lee chose not to mention some inconvenient details of their history with issues they raised in speeches at this week’s Republican National Convention. Plus the local news for July 19, 2024 and a profile of Nashville Democrat Vincent Dixie.
West Tennessee Healthcare Invests in AI to Improve OR Efficiency, Utilization, & Surgical Growth
– West Tennessee Healthcare, a not-for-profit healthcare system with 7 hospitals and multiple supporting clinics, treating more than 185,000 patients, today announced a partnership with Qventus, the leading provider of AI-based software that automates health system operations and patient flows. – Qventus’ Perioperative Solution empowers surgical teams at West Tennessee...
Statewide program helps East Tennessee youth transition into adulthood
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A statewide program is helping young people in East Tennessee transition more easily into adulthood. Tennessee's Youth Employment Program pairs teenagers and young adults ages 14 to 24 with employers across different industries. The Knoxville Area Urban League (KAUL) is one of the many organizations participating...
Vitello Tabbed National Coach of the Year by Baseball America
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee baseball skipper Tony Vitello added another honor to his already lengthy list when he was named the 2024 National Coach of the Year by Baseball America on Thursday. Vitello, who was also named the ABCA National Coach of the Year in June, led the Volunteers...
Thursday with LETN: The Pine Branch, Posing for a Purpose, Adventures in the Smokies and More!
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Did you miss LETN on Thursday? We have you covered!. Thursday with LETN: The Pine Branch, Posing for a Purpose, Adventures in the Smokies and More!. Did you miss our weather trivia with Victoria or perhaps you’re looking to see what the weekly forecast will be? Don’t forget to download the WATE Weather App!
Tennessee developers will soon be able to hire private companies for their safety code inspections
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Right now developers are gearing up because they will soon be able to hire a private company for their safety inspections. The new law goes into effect on October 1. Dan Mitchell, Secretary and Treasurer for the Home Builder Association of Tennessee, said this is something...
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