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Complaints About Kids Care Follow Kool Smiles
It's the country's largest Medicaid dental provider, serving roughly 2 million children in 15 states and D.C. But several states have documented unnecessary procedures in past years
June 26, 2012
Kool Smiles' Response
In response to questions from the Center for Public Integrity and FRONTLINE, Kool Smiles presented two documents totaling 85 pages challenging the reporting on this project, refuting some criticism of the company and presenting data to support the quality of its dental and business practices.
June 26, 2012
News Corp. to Split in Two?
Our interactive graphic from "Murdoch's Scandal" shows why
June 26, 2012
Patients, Pressure and Profits at Aspen Dental
The same business model that makes Aspen accessible to patients short on cash can also leave them in debt and has led to complaints of overcharging and unnecessary treatments.
June 26, 2012
Supreme Court Bans Mandatory Life Terms for Kids: What it Means
The majority opinion, written by Justice Elena Kagan, said that the policy violates the Eighth Amendment, which prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.
June 25, 2012
Madoff Money Manager Settles for $410 Million
The funds will go to the hundreds of Merkin investors, most of whom will get more than 40 percent of their losses, up to $5 million each.
June 25, 2012
When the Dentist Won't See You
Millions of Americans are ending up in the emergency room instead of the dentist's chair when they have problems with their teeth — sometimes even when they have insurance.
June 25, 2012
What's Known about Syria's "Murky" Opposition
What began as a street uprising among united, angry Syrians has become a sprawling, scattered opposition force trying to bring down the regime of President Bashar al-Assad.
June 22, 2012
Dig Deeper: What You Need to Know About America's Health Care Crisis
The Supreme Court is expected to deliver its ruling on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) within the next two weeks, a decision that could possibly overturn the health care reform bill passed in 2010 that has been a cornerstone of the Obama presidency.
June 21, 2012