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Green Wave Market Hit By Gas Thief
Stace Thursday September 9, 2010

Cumberland County Sheriffs Deputies were called to the Green Wave Market regarding a gas drive off. According to reports, store personnel reported seeing an unknown person drive person drive up to the gas pump in a white Dodge van, pump just over $26.00 worth of fuel into the van, and then drive off without paying. The employee was unable to get a vehicle tag number, and there are no other witnesses at this time

Thieves Hit TDOT Motorpool Area
Stace Thursday September 9, 2010

City units were dispatched to the Tennessee Department of Transportation site on Highway 127 South, regarding a theft. According to reports, an unknown person or persons entered the TDOT motorpool area and took 4 Stihl Chainsaws. There are no witnesses or suspects at this time. Total loss is estimated at more than $1000

Shoplifter Arrested
Thursday September 9, 2010

Crossville police were called to the Pilot Gas Station on Genesis Road, regarding a shoplifter. According to reports, store personnel reported witnessing a man placing an MP3 players in his pocket, and then leaving the store without paying for it. Officers caught up with the man at the Wendy's Restaurant next door, where the man consented to a search, and admitting to taking the MP3 player, and a mini portable speaker for the player. The items were returned, and officers arrested 18 year old Jeffrey Karl Willy of Campbell Air Road, and transported him to the Cumberland County Justice Center for booking

Identity Theft Investigated
Stace Thursday September 9, 2010

Crossville police are investigating a report of identity theft. According to reports, Michael D Abbas of Webb Avenue reportedly stole the victim's Walmart money card, then reopened a new card, using the victim's personal information. The victim told authorities that the there was also food and prescription medications taken from his home, and that he suspected that the man had taken those items as well.

Statement by Dr. Barry Wagner, CEO of Cumberland Medical Center
Wednesday September 8, 2010

Statement by Dr. Barry Wagner, CEO of Cumberland Medical Center

The following is a statement and background information for the news media regarding recent inaccurate reports on the status of Cumberland Medical Center's ability to continue treating patients with Medicare, TennCare and Medicaid.
"It is absolutely false that Cumberland Medical Center is no longer a Medicare, TennCare and Medicaid provider today. Despite incorrect news reports and rumors, Cumberland Medical Center is serving Medicare, TennCare and Medicaid patients and until further notice remains a Medicare, TennCare and Medicaid provider. Because this is an important, highly complex issue that impacts thousands in our community – a majority of our local population, in fact – we must get the story right. It is imperative that accurate information be provided to the citizens we serve. Not doing so could unnecessarily put lives in danger. Cumberland Medical Center is doing our absolute best to meet all requirements necessary to maintain uninterrupted Medicare, TennCare and Medicaid service. We are confident this will occur. In the meantime, we remain committed to and focused on providing the best care possible to our patients."

Background Information

Incorrect news reports regarding the status of Medicare, TennCare and Medicaid were sparked by a public notice filing in the Knoxville News Sentinel over the weekend. The notice was filed after the hospital and regulatory agencies identified an incident with a single employee who has since been terminated from the organization.

This type of notice is a standard procedure required by the healthcare industry's state and federal regulatory bodies for situations like this.

Cumberland Medical Center must and will file a "Credible Allegation of Compliance" and "Plan of Correction" with regulatory agencies by September 9, which will occur. Cumberland Medical Center is taking all steps necessary to achieve compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.

With this plan filed, state and federal authorities will review it. The hospital expects this review to take place in the next several days, during which time Medicare, TennCare and Medicaid coverage will continue uninterrupted at Cumberland Medical Center. If the plan is approved, which hospital officials are hopeful it will be, coverage will continue.

If patients have questions any further questions about their Medicare, TennCare or Medicaid status at Cumberland Medical Center, they should contact 931-459-7063.