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Optum starts Minnesota Medicaid audit focusing on 80,000 ‘high-risk’ claims

Optum starts Minnesota Medicaid audit focusing on 80,000 ‘high-risk’ claims

Minnesota DHS Initiates Enhanced Prepayment Review of Medicaid Services The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has started a more rigorous prepayment evaluation of the Medicaid services program, as announced by state officials on Monday. In this first phase, over 80,000 claims were submitted to Optum, which is part of UnitedHealth Group, according to John […]

Trump Suspends All Immigration and Asylum Requests from 19 ‘High-Risk’ Countries

Trump Suspends All Immigration and Asylum Requests from 19 'High-Risk' Countries

President Donald Trump’s administration has suspended legal immigration options for individuals from 19 countries until safety screenings and interviews are finalized. Officials from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services indicated, “The Trump Administration aims to ensure the highest standards for our citizens.” In a statement reflecting the urgency of the situation, a spokesperson mentioned, “With our […]

Medicaid Payments Halted for 14 ‘High-Risk’ Programs

Medicaid Payments Halted for 14 'High-Risk' Programs

Minnesota Freezes Payments for High-Risk Medicaid Services Amid Fraud Investigation Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has announced a temporary freeze on payments for 14 Medicaid services, lasting up to 90 days, while a third-party audit examines potential fraud. On Wednesday, the governor described these services as “high-risk” based on data analysis that points to vulnerabilities and […]

Call for DHS to Reassess Legal Immigrants from ‘High-Risk Regions’ Following Visa Issued to Suspected Hamas-Linked Terrorist Under Biden Administration

Call for DHS to Reassess Legal Immigrants from 'High-Risk Regions' Following Visa Issued to Suspected Hamas-Linked Terrorist Under Biden Administration

Sen. Cotton Urges Increased Scrutiny of Visa Applications Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) has called on Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to rethink the approval process for visa applications of legal immigrants who came to the U.S. during the Biden administration. This appeal for heightened scrutiny follows revelations from the Justice Department that the […]

COVID vaccines restricted to high-risk patients this fall, FDA states

COVID vaccines restricted to high-risk patients this fall, FDA states

FDA Approves New Covid-19 Vaccine for High-Risk Groups The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for a new Covid-19 vaccine, although access is currently limited to high-risk populations. On Wednesday, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy shared news of the FDA’s decision in a post on X, stating, “I promised four things: 1. […]