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Ready for an Audit? – Rickard & Associates
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Ready for an Audit? – Rickard & Associates

Government audits are in full swing and it is essential that your practice is ready. Failure to prepare could result in great fines and loss of patient trust. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). Failure to plan and prepare for an audit can lead to disastrous results. If you fail to catch mistakes in your billing, you may face hefty fines from the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). To avoid these fines and…
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Consumer Reports ranking for the most reliable cars of 2023 are in. Here are the winners.
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Consumer Reports ranking for the most reliable cars of 2023 are in. Here are the winners.

Turns out hybrid cars offer more than just a way to save money at the pump. They’re also the most reliable vehicle category of 2023, according to a recent report. Consumer Reports, a nonprofit research and consumer advocacy organization, on Tuesday released rankings for the most reliable vehicle types, brands and models based on information from car owners on more than 300,000 vehicles. Predictions for 2023 models are based on overall reliability for the past three model years. Hybrid cars and midsize and large sedans were found to be among the most reliable vehicles based on models from 2000 to…
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JB Hunt earns place on list; Marshalltown to start expansion
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JB Hunt earns place on list; Marshalltown to start expansion

JB Hunt earns place on list JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc. ranked seventh on FreightWaves’ 2023 FreightTech 25 list recognizing the most innovative companies in the transportation industry. The announcement marks the fifth consecutive year JB Hunt has received the distinction. The FreightTech 25 are determined by a point system in which each panelist ranks the companies from 1 to 25, and those earning the highest points receive the honor. Marshalltown to start expansion Marshalltown, a construction tools and equipment company, broke ground on a 51,000-square-foot expansion of its Armstrong Avenue facility in Fayetteville. When the project is completed, Marshalltown…
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What’s Wrong with Using an Online Will?
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What’s Wrong with Using an Online Will?

While an online will might seem like a quick and easy solution to your estate planning problems, they can lead to many issues and costs down the line. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). Many online companies offer quick online wills. Some have software, others are quick downloadable templates. So why should you steer clear of online wills when doing your estate planning? A few reasons include:many times, online wills are not valid or enforceable. Unlike…
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Elizabeth Holmes seeks to avoid prison for Theranos fraud
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Elizabeth Holmes seeks to avoid prison for Theranos fraud

NEW YORK — Elizabeth Holmes urged a US judge not to send her to prison, as the founder of Theranos Inc. prepares to be sentenced next week for defrauding investors in the blood testing start-up.In a Thursday night court filing, lawyers for Holmes asked that she received 18 months in home confinement, followed by community service, at her Nov. 18 sentencing before US District Judge Edward Davila in San Jose, California.The lawyers said prison time was unnecessary to deter future wrongdoing, calling the 38-year-old Holmes a “singular human with much to give” and not the robotic, emotionless “caricature”…
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