Private Medicare, Medicaid plans exaggerate in-network mental health options, watchdogs say

[ad_1] Companies running private Medicare and Medicaid insurance plans inaccurately list many mental health professionals as being available to treat the plans’ members, a new federal watchdog report says. The investigators allege that some insurers effectively set up “ghost networks” of psychologists, psychiatrists, and other mental health professionals who purportedly have agreed to treat patients…

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A chef works to put his city on the map

[ad_1] Scott Bacon is determined to put Baltimore on the culinary map. Bacon, known for his globally inspired and locally sourced cuisine, is the first Black executive chef at the highly acclaimed restaurant Magdalena, inside the city’s historic Ivy Hotel. Michelle Miller has more. [ad_2] Source link

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Israel advances Gaza peace deal with U.S. involvement

[ad_1] Israel’s cabinet approved a ceasefire agreement to end the war in Gaza and bring hostages home. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked President Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner for their role in the talks, as Mr. Trump prepares to visit the region amid ongoing uncertainty over the deal’s details. [ad_2] Source link

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GOP Rep. Thomas Massie files discharge petition to force House vote on releasing Epstein files

[ad_1] Washington — Rep. Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, filed a discharge petition on Tuesday to attempt to force a House vote on compelling the release of files related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, resurfacing the saga upon Congress’ return.  Massie and Rep. Ro Khanna, a California Democrat, introduced legislation in July that would require the Justice…

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Adam Scott on “Severance”: “I knew that I would have to give all of myself to it in order to pull it off”

[ad_1] Adam Scott was once a solid “that guy” – a steadily working actor you might recognize from any number of roles. He’s been active since the early nineties, playing everything from Howard Hughes’ press agent in “The Aviator,” to a pompous jerk in “Step Brothers.” He’s acted in large ensemble television shows like “Party…

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