Wave of Medicaid fraud legislation introduced in Congress after explosive report
Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Uncovered: A $1 Million Per Minute Issue Representative Jodey Arrington has highlighted alarming figures suggesting that fraud within Medicare and Medicaid is costing taxpayers a staggering $1 million every minute. In a recent joint op-ed with Rep. Blake Moore, Arrington pointed to data from the Government Accountability Office indicating that up […]
Almost 200,000 employees in Hochul’s $11B Medicaid program are set to vote on joining a union, which could lead to higher costs.
Union Vote for Homecare Workers in New York Close to 200,000 individuals who are paid to provide care for disabled family members through Governor Kathy Hochul’s Medicaid-funded homecare initiative are set to vote on unionizing. This potential change could bring about increased costs for taxpayers. The 1199 SEIU union, which holds significant political influence, stands […]
Peggy Flanagan fundraiser host was Medicaid director during fraud incident
Flanagan Fundraiser Sparks Controversy Amid Medicaid Fraud Scandal Minnesota’s Lt. Gov. and Democratic Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan is scheduled to attend a fundraiser hosted by Dr. Nathan Chomilo, who has served as the state’s Medicaid medical director since January 2020. This fundraiser, set for October 1, has raised eyebrows considering the backdrop of significant Medicaid […]
Trump: Expanded Drug Pricing Benefits for State Medicaid Programs
On Friday, President Donald Trump announced the extension of most-favored-nation (MFN) pricing on prescription drugs to Medicaid programs across all 50 states, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico, as part of his agreements with pharmaceutical companies. This announcement was made during an event in the Oval Office. “I appreciate everyone being here today as we make […]
Medicaid expenses soar by millions in Colorado
Medicaid Budget Concerns in Colorado Mark Ferrandino, the budget director under Governor Jared Polis, shared some concerning news with state lawmakers on Thursday. He indicated that Medicaid could create a shortfall of up to $700 million in the current budget year, potentially rising to over $1 billion next year. The primary factor behind this surge […]
Medicaid work mandates will affect many people in New Mexico.
Medicaid Work Requirements to Impact Thousands in New Mexico New federal changes regarding Medicaid are set to introduce work requirements that could affect a large number of residents in New Mexico. Notices informing over 230,000 recipients of these new rules are expected to be mailed this week. Alanna Dancis, the acting Medicaid director of the […]
Maryland takes legal action against UnitedHealth Group and Optum Inc. regarding faulty Medicaid computer system.
Maryland Files Lawsuit Against UnitedHealth Group The state of Maryland has initiated legal action against UnitedHealth Group and its subsidiary, Optum Inc., concerning a computer system designed to manage the state’s Medicaid behavioral services program. Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown claims that the system failed on its very first day, necessitating an extended shutdown period […]
Somali immigrant recognized with ‘Outstanding Refugee Award’ faces charges in $1.5M Medicaid fraud case linked to sex trafficking network
Charges Filed Against Minnesota Businessman in Medicaid Fraud Case A man who was previously honored with the Outstanding Refugee Award for Entrepreneurship by the Minnesota Department of Human Services is now in legal trouble over a Medicaid fraud case linked to a sex trafficking ring. On Monday, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced the indictment […]
Minnesota Man Previously Recognized as ‘Exceptional Refugee’ Now Charged in Suspected Medicaid Fraud Case
Medicaid Fraud Charges in Minnesota A man previously honored as a “distinguished refugee” by the Minnesota Department of Human Services is now facing charges related to a Medicaid fraud scheme, according to various reports. On Monday, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced that his Medicaid Fraud Enforcement Unit had issued indictments against two individuals accused […]
Pennsylvania Medicaid home-care fraud investigation evokes similarities to Minnesota cases
The Justice Department’s newly expanded fraud task force has launched a significant initiative against Medicaid fraud in Pennsylvania this month, which has drawn parallels to the extensive fraud scandal in Minnesota, yet there’s a notable difference in this case. Officials from both political parties in Pennsylvania voiced their frustration after the indictment of nearly two […]