Medicaid reductions endanger numerous hospitals, new report reveals
Medicaid Cuts Pose Risk to Over 400 Hospitals Nationwide According to a report, over 400 hospitals across the U.S. are facing serious threats of closing or scaling back services due to Medicaid cuts included in President Trump’s “Big and Beautiful Bill.” This analysis comes from a progressive watchdog group, Public Citizen. The repercussions could be […]
Senator Ashley Moody proposes legislation to take legal action against those who commit Medicaid fraud
Florida Senator Proposes Bill to Combat Medicaid Fraud Florida’s Republican Senator Ashley Moody is set to introduce a new piece of legislation aimed at addressing a legal gap that currently protects those who commit Medicaid fraud from facing charges. This initiative comes from her prior experience as Florida’s Attorney General, where she encountered limitations in […]
Nebraska aims to eliminate backdated Medicaid coverage, and hospitals warn it will have a harmful effect.
Changes to Medicaid’s Retroactive Coverage in Nebraska Dr. Ann Anderson Berry works in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Children’s Nebraska, dealing with some of the state’s smallest and sickest patients. Pregnancies can end in unanticipated ways, and unfortunately, a newborn’s survival may often be jeopardized. For families relying on Medicaid, which is the government […]
Federal government approves Minnesota’s plan to address issues with Medicaid programs.
Trump Administration Approves Minnesota’s Medicaid Plan The Trump administration has given the green light to Minnesota’s strategy aimed at improving oversight of Medicaid programs. However, it remains uncertain what this means for the $243 million in federal funds that have been deferred. Kimberly Brandt, deputy administrator and chief operating officer at the Centers for Medicare […]
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers Signs Legislation for One Year of Postpartum Medicaid Coverage for Mothers
Wisconsin Expands Postpartum Medicaid Coverage Governor Tony Evers of Wisconsin recently fulfilled a promise he made a year ago by signing a bill that extends Medicaid coverage for postpartum mothers in the state to one full year. In a video posted online, Evers officially enacted Senate Bill 23, which is also known as Wisconsin Act […]
Fetterman commends former Senate rival Dr. Oz for eliminating Medicaid fraud
Fetterman Commends Oz for Fraud Investigation Efforts Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman recently offered a positive assessment of his former rival, Dr. Mehmet Oz, who serves as the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). During a conversation with CBS News reporter Major Garrett, Fetterman acknowledged Oz’s initiatives to combat fraud within Medicaid. […]
Fetterman applauds former rival Dr. Oz for his efforts to combat Medicaid fraud
Fetterman Praises Dr. Oz for Tackling Medicaid Fraud Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman expressed admiration for his former rival, Dr. Mehmet Oz, during a recent interview, highlighting Oz’s dedication to combating fraud in the Medicare and Medicaid systems. When asked by CBS News journalist Major Garrett whether Oz was performing well in his government role, Fetterman […]
Trump’s Medicaid work requirements aim to cut costs, but states must initially invest millions.
Medicaid Work Requirements and State Challenges JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — With new Medicaid health insurance regulations coming into play, some adults will soon need to show proof of work, volunteer efforts, or school enrollment to maintain their coverage. But, many states are facing significant hurdles and expenses because they need to upgrade their computer […]
Review reveals $24.3M in unauthorized Medicaid payments in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY The Utah Office of Inspector General has estimated that around $24 million was spent on improper Medicaid payments due to individuals being enrolled in multiple states, as per a recent audit. These payments, deemed unacceptable, are attributed to delays in the renewal process for interstate benefits and ambiguous policies, the office disclosed […]
Walz criticizes Trump’s Medicaid funding freeze for Minnesota as ‘devastating’
Minnesota Governor Accuses Trump Administration of Retaliation Minnesota’s Governor Tim Walz is claiming that the Trump administration has initiated a “retaliation campaign” against the state. This follows Vice President J.D. Vance’s announcement of a hold on Medicaid funding in Minnesota. The moratorium was announced shortly after President Trump criticized what he termed fraud in the […]