Former CEO of Hospital Chain to Pay $3.46 Million to Resolve False Billing and Kickback Allegations

Naples, Florida - Gary D. Newsome, former CEO of Health Management Associates LLC (HMA),  a hospital chain that was headquartered in Naples, Florida, has agreed to pay the United States $3.46 million to settle allegations that he caused HMA to knowingly submit false claims to government health care programs by admitting patients who could have been treated on a less costly, outpatient basis, the Department of Justice announced.

Verizon Chooses Phoenix For 5G Broadband Rollout

Phoenix, Arizona - Verizon announced that Phoenix would be among the first U.S. markets to receive the company’s 5G Ultra Wideband network later this year. Phoenix was included on a list of 20 U.S. cities to receive this next-generation technology, which promises dramatically faster mobile speeds and could pave the way for advances in autonomous transportation, telemedicine, consumer applications and more.

Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012

Washington, DC - Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012:

Presidential Memorandum on Delegation of Authority under Section 5 of the United States-Caribbean Strategic Engagement Act of 2016

Washington, DC - By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3, United States Code, I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State the authority to submit the report required under section 5 of the United States-Caribbean Strategic Engagement Act of 2016 (Public Law 114-291).

Statement from the President on the Passing of Senator Richard Lugar

Washington, DC - The First Lady and I extend our deepest condolences to the citizens of Indiana and the entire Lugar family following the loss of a great American and public servant, Senator Richard Lugar.  Richard Lugar, former mayor of Indianapolis and longtime United States Senator, was a proud Hoosier and patriot.