INTERVIEW ON THE PRICE OF BUSINESS SHOW, MEDIA PARTNER OF THIS SITE. Recently Kevin Price, Host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business Show, interviewed Jon Marcus. On a recent Price of Business Show, Host Kevin Price interviewed Jon Marcus. Higher education reporter Jon Marcus discusses how the U.S. higher education system faces systemic pressure from declining international…
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Oren Shachar hospice fraud trial in Los Angeles expected to spotlight Medicare abuse allegations
The case is expected to test federal claims that four Southern California hospice companies generated nearly $27.7 million in allegedly fraudulent Medicare billing through ineligible enrollments, disputed referrals, deceased-beneficiary information, and falsified clinical records WASHINGTON, DC — The expected Los Angeles trial of Oren David Shachar could place the mechanics of modern Medicare hospice fraud…
Federal Prosecutors Cite Fatality Tied to Alleged Failure to Detect Heart Abnormalities in Jason Finkelstein Case
The government says a teenage student-athlete was cleared after cardiovascular tests were allegedly certified as normal before he suffered sudden cardiac arrest approximately twenty-four days later WASHINGTON, DC — Federal prosecutors have placed a student athlete’s fatal cardiac arrest at the emotional and evidentiary center of their healthcare-fraud case against Texas cardiologist Jason Finkelstein, alleging…
Michael McMillan Case Ranks Among Largest Northern District of Texas Health Fraud Prosecutions
Federal prosecutors placed the approximately $268 million Michael McMillan wound-care case within a seven-case Northern District of Texas enforcement campaign involving thirteen defendants and more than $365 million in alleged fraudulent billing across several taxpayer-supported healthcare programs. WASHINGTON, DC — The federal indictment of Las Vegas businessman Michael McMillan stands at the center of one…
U.S. Department of Justice Says Jason Finkelstein Used Chances of Cardiac Problems to Increase Testing
Prosecutors allege that a nationwide cardiovascular testing operation targeted college athletes by presenting standardized examinations as potentially lifesaving screenings, while false diagnoses, referral payments, and physician approvals allegedly transformed those tests into reimbursable insurance claims. WASHINGTON, DC — Federal prosecutors say Dr. Jason Finkelstein and his alleged co-conspirators used the frightening possibility of sudden cardiac…
Michael McMillan Faces Federal Charges Including Healthcare Fraud, Kickbacks and Money Laundering
The nine-count federal indictment alleges that Michael McMillan used reimbursement-linked payments to influence medical providers, generate false wound-care claims, reward sales representatives, and purchase valuable property with money prosecutors characterize as criminally derived proceeds. WASHINGTON, DC — Michael McMillan faces federal charges including healthcare fraud, kickbacks, and money laundering allegations arising from an extensive wound-care…
Hospice Fraud Case Says Oren Shachar Backdated Enrollments to Bill Medicare for Dead Patients
The government alleges false electronic records made nursing evaluations, terminal-illness certifications, and hospice care appear to have occurred before recently deceased beneficiaries died, allowing claims to enter Medicare under seemingly valid service timelines WASHINGTON, DC — Federal prosecutors allege Los Angeles hospice operator Oren David Shachar directed the creation of false, backdated electronic medical records…
A 12% HHS Budget Cut Could Reshape Public Health Priorities
A proposed 12% reduction in discretionary funding for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in the FY 2027 budget could ripple through the nation’s public health infrastructure. The earliest impacts would likely be concentrated in prevention programs, workforce development, rural health systems, and community-based services rather than core Medicare and Medicaid benefits….
Panama and the Cayman Islands Played Central Roles in QYU Holdings’ Operations
Federal prosecutors allege Robinson operated significant portions of the investment business through offshore jurisdictions while raising approximately $100 million from international investors. WASHINGTON, DC— Panama and the Cayman Islands have become central locations in the public record surrounding Darren Anthony Robinson and QYU Holdings, because federal authorities allege the purported foreign exchange investment business used…
Deportation Over Extradition: The FBI’s Alternative Path to Catch Thai
If formal extradition stalls, U.S. authorities could seek cooperation through immigration enforcement if Vietnamese authorities determine the fugitive entered or remained in the country using false identity documents. WASHINGTON, DC — The search for Emylee Thai has moved into a difficult international legal arena because federal authorities believe the former Houston laboratory owner may be in…
Get Your Next Degree Through Your Local Public Library
You can join a book club, polish your resume, learn a new language, work toward a high school diploma, and dig into serious research—all under the same roof, completely free of charge. The traditional image of the public library as a quiet warehouse for physical books is fading. Across the United States, library systems are…
Departure of Seven Michigan State Presidents in Ten Years Points to Systemic Issue
By Kevin Price. The unexpected departure of Kevin Guskiewicz from the presidency of Michigan State University to accept a significantly lower salary at Clemson University stunned higher education. To the casual observer, it was a financial paradox: a sitting president walking away from a unanimous $2 million emergency retention raise to take a $1.2 million…
The Structural Failures Behind America’s Motorcycle Fatality Problem
Motorcycle safety in the United States is often framed as a matter of personal responsibility. Wear a helmet. Slow down. Stay alert. But a new analysis from The Texas Law Dog shows that the real story is far more complex. The data reveals a system of structural weaknesses—legal inconsistencies, infrastructure gaps, vehicle design limitations, and…
Inside the Numbers: How Sexual Abuse in U.S. Prisons Persists Despite Two Decades of Reform
A new analysis from Suzuki Law Offices reveals that sexual abuse inside U.S. correctional facilities remains a deeply entrenched problem, largely unchanged despite years of reform efforts. The data shows that tens of thousands of incarcerated individuals continue to experience sexual victimization annually, with risks shaped by facility conditions, staff behavior, and systemic oversight failures….
The Uneven Map of Drunk Driving in America: What Simmrin Law Group’s Data Reveals About Risk, Law, and Behavior
A comprehensive analysis from Simmrin Law Group paints a detailed picture of drunk driving in the United States, revealing a problem that is both widespread and unevenly distributed across the country. The study draws on federal crash data, state statutes, insurance trends, and behavioral research to show how geography, age, law enforcement, and cultural norms…
The Hidden Geography of Cyclist Danger: What the Data Shows About Where Riders Face the Greatest Risks
A comprehensive new analysis from H&P Law reveals that cyclist safety in the United States depends heavily on geography. Where a person ride may matter more than how they ride. The study examines fatality rates, infrastructure quality, population trends, and regional differences to map out the safest and most dangerous places for cyclists. The findings…
When Co‑Parenting Breaks Down: The Systemic Forces Driving High‑Conflict Custody Battles in America
A new analysis from Dellino Family Law Group reveals a troubling reality about custody disputes in the United States. While most parents navigate separation without long‑term conflict, a significant minority become trapped in disputes that last years, drain financial resources, and inflict lasting emotional harm on both parents and children. These cases are not simply…
The Systemic Failures Behind Rising Child Pedestrian Deaths
A new analysis from Jones & Swanson reveals a troubling truth about child pedestrian safety in the United States. The danger children face on neighborhood streets is not simply the result of individual driver behavior. It is the product of systemic failures in road design, infrastructure planning, vehicle trends, and community-level safety practices. The data…
How Weather, Policy Gaps, and Neglected Wipers Combine to Create a National Safety Threat
A new study from Anidjar & Levine exposes a hidden factor behind thousands of U.S. roadway deaths. While distracted driving, speeding, and impaired driving often dominate safety discussions, the study shows that something far more basic is contributing to a significant share of crashes: worn or malfunctioning windshield wipers. The analysis reveals that poor wiper…
Unlocking a Longer, Healthier Life: The Hidden Benefits of Accessible Transit
When mobility becomes a challenge, the world can suddenly feel a lot smaller. For individuals relying on a wheelchair, simply running a basic errand or visiting a friend requires meticulous planning. Over time, the sheer effort of getting out of the house causes many people to just stay home. While staying in might seem like…
Understanding the Shift: How Immunotherapy Differs from Chemotherapy
Receiving a medical diagnosis is overwhelming, and trying to understand the different treatment options often feels like learning a brand new language. For decades, the standard approach relied on traditional medications that blanketed the entire body to stop the disease in its tracks. However, medical science evolves rapidly, and today, doctors have much more refined…
Beyond the Fireworks: How to Make America’s 250th Unforgettable with Custom Challenge Coins
We are officially in the middle of America’s 250th anniversary year. The fireworks budgets are doubled, the local parades are expanding, and the July 4th weekend is shaping up to be the biggest national party we have seen in decades. But there is a catch with massive events: they end. The grandstands get taken down,…
The Mental Health Workforce Is Shrinking and Most Job Boards Aren’t Helping
The United States is facing a behavioral health staffing crisis that predates the pandemic, survived it, and is accelerating on the other side. The numbers coming out of federal workforce agencies are not ambiguous. The Health Resources and Services Administration estimates that by 2036, the country will face a shortage of more than 10,000 psychiatrists…
The Chemicals Our Systems Fail to Keep Away from Children
For years, Americans have assumed that the greatest chemical threats to children come from rare industrial accidents or obscure toxins. But a new analysis compiled by Anidjar & Levine shows something far more unsettling. The most dangerous chemicals harming young children are not exotic, hidden, or obscure. They are in the home, in the air,…
America’s Deadliest Travel Day Revealed
A new analysis of national crash data has identified the single deadliest day to be on U.S. roads — and the findings challenge long‑held assumptions about when drivers face the greatest danger. The study, conducted by Bader Law, reviewed 2023 fatal crash data from federal safety agencies and uncovered clear patterns in when, where, and…
Texas’ Hit‑and‑Run Crime Wave: New Data Shows Texan Drivers Flee at Alarming Rates
Texas is facing a hit‑and‑run crisis that looks less like a traffic problem and more like a pattern of criminal behavior. A new analysis from Texas Law Dog reveals that Texas is one of the nation’s top states for fatal hit‑and‑run crimes and in several categories, it leads the country outright. The data, drawn from…
Trump’s Act First, Ask Questions Later in Venezuela
INTERVIEW ON THE PRICE OF BUSINESS SHOW, MEDIA PARTNER OF THIS SITE. Recently Kevin Price, Host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business Show, interviewed attorney, Lee Kaplan. Kevin Price, Editor at Large for USABR and Host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business show, recently interviewed Lee Kaplan of the business law firm, Murphy Ball Stratton about the…
Rep. Haley Stevens Makes the Case for Accountability at HHS
Rep. Haley Stevens’s decision to file articles of impeachment against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. marks one of the most assertive efforts yet to confront what she describes as an unprecedented breakdown in federal public-health leadership. Although the measure is almost certainly dead on arrival in the Republican-controlled House, Stevens’s action…
Attorney Fees in Litigation, the Prevailing Party, Fee Applications, and Strategy (Part 2)
INTERVIEW ON THE PRICE OF BUSINESS SHOW, MEDIA PARTNER OF THIS SITE. Recently Kevin Price, Host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business Show, interviewed David C. Japha. The David C. Japha Commentaries On a recent Price of Business show, Host Kevin Price interviewed David C. Japha, Levin Jacobson Japha, P.C. They discussed what it means to be the “prevailing…
DailyBusinessJournal.com Relaunch Reflects a Rising Standard in Business Media
Not all business news platforms are created equal. The relaunch of DailyBusinessJournal.com underscores the demand for quality reporting and professional insight in a media landscape often dominated by speed over substance. With its new design and streamlined navigation, DBJ reflects a higher standard of business journalism. The site strips away noise and focuses on delivering what business…
The Power of Persuasion in Forming a Government or Growing a Business
INTERVIEW ON THE PRICE OF BUSINESS SHOW, MEDIA PARTNER OF THIS SITE. Recently Kevin Price, Host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business Show, interviewed David C. Japha. The David C. Japha Commentaries On a recent Price of Business show, Host Kevin Price interviewed David C. Japha, Levin Jacobson Japha, P.C. They discussed: The Art of Persuasion in America’s Founding…
Former GOP Nominee of US Senate Warns Trump on Potential Diddy Pardon
INTERVIEW ON THE PRICE OF BUSINESS SHOW, MEDIA PARTNER OF THIS SITE. Recently Kevin Price, Host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business Show, interviewed John Deaton. On a recent Price of Business, Host Kevin Price visited with attorney John Deaton. Trump’s Stance on Pardon: President Donald Trump indicated he would consider pardoning Sean “Diddy” Combs…
Why Trump’s 2025 Birthright Citizenship Order Faces Legal Hurdles
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14160, titled “Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship.” The White House+3Wikipedia+3AILA+3 Key Provisions of the Executive Order: Denies U.S. citizenship to children born in the U.S. if: The mother is unlawfully present or on a temporary visa (e.g., student, tourist). The father is neither…
Chief Justice John Roberts Rebukes President Trump’s Call To Impeach Federal Judges
In a rare public statement, Chief Justice John Roberts has criticized President Donald Trump’s recent calls to impeach federal judges based on their rulings, emphasizing that such actions threaten the foundational principle of judicial independence. The controversy arose after U.S. District Judge James Boasberg issued an order halting the deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members….
Distinguishing Fraud From Breach of Contract in New York Commercial Litigation
INTERVIEW ON THE PRICE OF BUSINESS SHOW, MEDIA PARTNER OF THIS SITE. Recently Kevin Price, Host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business Show, interviewed Alexander Paykin. The Alexander Paykin Commentaries Overview Fraud claims frequently arise in commercial litigation, often appearing alongside breach of contract allegations. Recognizing the difference between these two legal principles is essential, as it…
Memecoins Are Not Securities!
INTERVIEW ON THE PRICE OF BUSINESS SHOW, MEDIA PARTNER OF THIS SITE. Recently Kevin Price, Host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business Show, interviewed Michele Cea. The Michele Cea Commentaries This piece delves into the classification of meme coins under U.S. federal securities laws, discussing their status as non-securities according to the SEC. Meme coins are…
Trump Is Incredibly Busy, but What Will Survive the Courts?
Recently Kevin Price, Host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business Show, interviewed attorney and HR consultant Hessam Parzivand. Parzivand is a regular on the Price of Business show. Price and Parzivand look at the legal environment during the Trump Administration. The President is very busy — doing more than we have seen historically. There are many questions…
Trump’s War on Birthright Citizenship
INTERVIEW ON THE PRICE OF BUSINESS SHOW, MEDIA PARTNER OF THIS SITE. Recently Kevin Price, Host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business Show, interviewed Daniel A. Cotter, Attorney, and Counselor. The Daniel Cotter Commentaries Price and attorney Daniel Cotter discuss the new administration, several executive actions have been implemented that impact immigrants and potentially workers. The biggest…
The Inauguration of Donald J. Trump: A Media Wrap Up
The following story is assembled by the editorial team of the Price of Business Digital Network. It is an assembly of some of the most important media outlets, with numerous perspectives. Today, January 20, 2025, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, marking his return to the White House for…
Potential Gains and Losses for North Korea in Support of Russia
North Korea’s involvement in aiding Russia during the Ukraine conflict comes with both opportunities and significant risks and drawbacks. Potential Benefits to North Korea Economic and Resource Gains Financial Compensation from Russia: North Korea likely receives monetary payments or economic aid from Russia, which could help alleviate its economic struggles. Energy Supplies from Russia: Russia may…


































