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Building an awareness of Medicare fraud

Dr. Abimbola Farinde Healthcare Administration

Within recent years, numerous issues involving Medicare have been brought to the forefront of healthcare discussions. And one of the latest is fraud. While there is no precise measure of the magnitude of Medicare fraud, it is known to be a serious problem because it involves individuals who lie to the government and exploit its programs — ultimately taking taxpayers' money. There have been several instances of healthcare professionals being identified and charged with Medicare fraud.

Is your school being proactive about safety?

Danielle Manley Education

Summer's almost over, and students and teachers are preparing to start the school year. Educators face a list of tasks that include decorating and organizing their room or office, preparing lesson plans, collaborating with other teachers, educating themselves on new or altered regulations and standards, and more.

Is your department prepared for natural disasters?

Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

Parts of Louisiana near Baton Rouge saw up to 31 inches of rain as a massive storm system sat on the area for two days. Now, the state is reeling from disastrous flooding that has led to 11 deaths so far and the loss of more than 40,000 homes — damages that run up to billions of dollars.

How ready are you to do a public demonstration in an instant?

Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

I recall on many occasions being contacted by our district chief or other official fire department entity to do a public demonstration either within a few hours or on the same day. There were many types of establishments we would visit along with various topics that would be requested.

Proper training for today’s police officers

Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

Recent events involving law enforcement officers have shaken the nation, and they have brought the need for modern police training methods to the forefront. The editorial board at The Washington Post highlighted the fact that departments across the country are reviewing this need and assessing the kind of modern tools and technology they can add to their repertoire.

5 concealed carry pistol laser-sight myths

Mike Ox Recreation & Leisure

I want to start by saying that I love laser sights. I own several of them and use them on high-powered rifles, .22s and airsoft rifles. I bought my first Crimson Trace laser for a Kimber 1911 12 or 13 years ago. I use them for night shooting with night vision, and I've used them a lot with my boys since they were very young to introduce them to shooting. In the right hands, they're a great tool on a defensive gun, but there are some big myths about them.

What the driver can do to maintain the service life of a pump

Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

To help maintain a pump in good working order and extend its service life, a driver can keep pressure out of the pump when not in use, keep it cool during pumping operations and prevent debris from entering it. I tell my driver engineers that centrifugal pumps do not like heat, debris and air. At a recent breakout session at the Fire Department Instructors Conference, presenter Chad Szeklinski from the Milwaukee Fire Department addressed how to relieve pump pressure. His method was to briefly open the tank-to-pump valve while the truck was out of pump gear.

Combating terror against the police

Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

The past few weeks have been tragic for America, as unspeakable acts of violence have been committed against police. However, the tension has been brewing for some time, and we have seen a lot of anti-police sentiments aired over social media for the past few years. As these hostile feelings intensified, many police activities and shootings have been highly scrutinized by the media and the general population, whether warranted or not.

Pros and cons of retention pay: Employer and employee perspectives

Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk Management

Retention pay is a common tool in a total rewards toolkit. However, as discussed in the previous article of this series, the case of Kelly Rieves is breaking new ground on both who is offered retention pay and how it is offered. This week, we will review the pros and cons of this approach from the employer and the employee perspectives.

Recoil management for fast double taps

Mike Ox Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

I was catching up with Larry Yatch (retired Team 3 SEAL) recently, and we went down the rabbit hole on recoil management for pistols, carbines and long guns. Some great stuff came out of it that I want to share with you on the pistol side.

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