For example, facing a $1.2 billion deficit, the Nevada Legislature reduced Medicaid provider rates by 6 percent this summer, while Colorado implemented a 1 percent cut to Medicaid community providers, increased co-pays for some Medicaid-covered services and delayed a new…
Multi-Payer Alignment Key to Advancing Value-Based Care in Medicaid – RevCycleIntelligence.com
By Jacqueline LaPointe September 17, 2020 – In a new letter to Medicaid directors, CMS called for multi-payer alignment in value-based care arrangements run by the state healthcare programs. The Sept. 15th letter providers guidance to the Medicaid leaders on how…
FBI and other federal agents search Wayne home where sign made news a year ago – NorthJersey.com
WAYNE — A physical therapist was indicted Thursday on allegations he defrauded Medicaid and Medicare programs in a series of fraud and kickback scams. The indictment came down swiftly after federal agents were seen raiding the doctor’s home earlier in the day.…
Hoverboarding dentist who defrauded Medicaid sentenced to 12 years – ActionNewsJax.com
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Billboards in Chicago area affirm Medicaid covers abortion – Chicago Tribune
“In a lot of instances, they were delaying that care while trying to come up with the money, and this whole time they could’ve been able to access care,” said Megan Jeyifo, executive director of the Chicago Abortion Fund, an…
Further Oversight on Medicaid Spending on Hold for Now – Washington Policy
BLOG As the COVID-19 pandemic took off in February, officials at the federal Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services realized that Medicaid spending was increasing at an alarming rate. (here) Medicaid funding is shared by state and federal taxpayers. As…
Medicaid needs to change its rules for women seeking tubal ligation – STAT
For many women who don’t want to have more children, childbirth offers a safe and convenient time for adopting the permanent form of birth control known formally as tubal ligation, and informally as having your tubes tied. For women whose…
Trump administration pulls controversial Medicaid fiscal accountability rule – FierceHealthcare
The Trump administration has pulled a rule that aimed to boost fiscal integrity in Medicaid, which drew ire from hospitals who painted it as a cut to Medicaid payments. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma said in…
New CMS guidance encourages value-based payment in Medicaid – Modern Healthcare
CMS on Tuesday released guidance to help states increase the adoption of value-based care strategies through their Medicaid programs. The agency has committed to advancing value-based care in the Medicare program. It wants states to make a similar effort to…
Anchorage dentist who defrauded Medicaid and extracted patient tooth while riding hoverboard sentenced to prison – Anchorage Daily News
An Anchorage dentist who extracted a patient’s tooth while on a hoverboard was sentenced Monday to 12 years in prison for dozens of charges including Medicaid fraud. Seth Lookhart was captured on video extracting the tooth from the unconscious patient.…