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Woman helped by HealthLink defends necessity of program that’s under scrutiny by some city leaders
Read full article: Woman helped by HealthLink defends necessity of program that’s under scrutiny by some city leadersWhile hospitalized, Itiyah Yisrael was referred to Jacksonville’s HealthLink program. She called it a lifeline during one of her toughest moments. But the program is under scrutiny by some city leaders.
Transparency questions raised over Jacksonville telehealth contracts at Duval DOGE meeting
Read full article: Transparency questions raised over Jacksonville telehealth contracts at Duval DOGE meetingThe Duval DOGE committee is meeting on Tuesday at 11 a.m. to get an update from The Bailey Group on the city’s Group Health Plan and the 2% lapse.
Duval DOGE committee dives deeper into city’s telehealth contract amid fraud allegations
Read full article: Duval DOGE committee dives deeper into city’s telehealth contract amid fraud allegationsThe Special Committee on Duval DOGE held a meeting Tuesday to review additional information about the city’s telehealth contract amid concerns of potential misuse of taxpayer funds, conflicts of interest and allegations of fraud.
Duval DOGE to probe Telescope Health contract amid fraud allegations; ‘We are a company that has integrity,’ CEO says
Read full article: Duval DOGE to probe Telescope Health contract amid fraud allegations; ‘We are a company that has integrity,’ CEO saysJacksonville’s telehealth provider Telescope Health strongly denied fraud allegations on Wednesday as the city’s Special Committee on Duval DOGE emergency met to discuss concerns about the company’s multi-million dollar contract with the city.
‘Entirely false’: Jacksonville’s telehealth contractor denies fraud allegations ahead of Duval DOGE meeting
Read full article: ‘Entirely false’: Jacksonville’s telehealth contractor denies fraud allegations ahead of Duval DOGE meetingJacksonville’s telehealth contractor responded on Wednesday to fraud allegations regarding its management of the city’s telehealth program, which provides health care access for Duval County residents.
Jacksonville councilman alleges fraud, conflicts in city’s telehealth contracts
Read full article: Jacksonville councilman alleges fraud, conflicts in city’s telehealth contractsJacksonville’s telehealth program, Healthlink JAX, and its contractor Telescope Health are facing scrutiny as city councilman Rory Diamond calls for an investigation into the city’s telehealth contracts.
Jacksonville health care programs for uninsured residents face possible funding cuts, councilman says
Read full article: Jacksonville health care programs for uninsured residents face possible funding cuts, councilman saysSeveral Jacksonville City Council members met Wednesday evening to discuss the future of initiatives such as Jax Care Connect and Healthlink Jax, which have been used by many in the community.
Line moving again at Neptune Beach COVID testing center after temporary closure
Read full article: Line moving again at Neptune Beach COVID testing center after temporary closureA day after having to close two hours early because it reached capacity for the number of tests it could administer, the COVID-19 testing site at the former Kmart in Neptune Beach announced Tuesday morning that it was temporarily closing its line for safety concerns.
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Final 2 COVID-19 testing sites open today as city expands capacity
Read full article: Final 2 COVID-19 testing sites open today as city expands capacityTwo more COVID-19 testing sites are opening in Jacksonville Thursday as the city and neighboring counties wrestle with a surge in new COVID-19 cases. Local hospitals have seen beds fill up with an influx of new patients.
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