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politics19 hours ago•5 min saved

Trump Admin Walks Back Key Medicaid Usage Figures in New York Fraud Probe

The Trump administration acknowledged a major error in the numbers used to justify its New York Medicaid fraud probe, reporting that about 450,000 New Yorkers used personal care services last year—not the claimed 5 million. The discrepancy arose from how CMS applied billing codes, and the agency has refined its methodology while the probe continues. The correction raises questions about the basis for broader anti-fraud efforts nationwide, which are expanding to other states and tied to an administration-wide push led by Vice President Vance. New York officials criticized the initial figures, while critics warn against letting politically charged data drive program integrity debates.

via PBS|

#cms #fraud-investigation #medicaid

us-politics1 day ago•13 min saved

CMS retracts Mehmet Oz fraud claim after NY Medicaid miscount revealed

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services admitted that Mehmet Oz’s claim that New York’s Medicaid provided around 5 million people with personal care services was incorrect. The actual number was about 450,000 (roughly 6–7% of enrollees), due to a billing-code misinterpretation. CMS said it will refine its methodology and continue the fraud probe as part of a broader anti-fraud effort across states, with New York officials and Gov. Hochul insisting Oz’s mischaracterizations were inaccurate.

via The Independent|

#donald-trump #fraud #medicaid

politics1 day ago•42 min saved

Trump Admin Walks Back Key Figure in New York Medicaid Fraud Probe

The Trump administration acknowledged a significant error in the figures used to justify its New York Medicaid fraud probe, admitting that the number of New York enrollees using personal care services last year was about 450,000 (roughly 6–7% of enrollees) instead of 5 million, due to misidentified billing codes and a refined CMS methodology. The admission—first reported by the AP—has analysts questioning the broader accuracy of the administration’s anti-fraud efforts, even as New York officials defend the program and the investigation continues alongside other state probes in a broader crackdown.

via Yahoo|

#dr-mehmet-oz #fraud-investigation #medicaid

health10 days ago•27 min saved

States Bet Millions on Contractors to Enforce Trump-Era Medicaid Work Rules

States are paying Deloitte, Accenture, and Optum millions to overhaul Medicaid and SNAP eligibility systems to enforce work requirements under the Trump-era One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The changes are expected to shrink safety-net coverage, with the CBO projecting 7.5 million uninsured under Medicaid by 2034 and about 2.4 million SNAP recipients cut off; five states alone estimate at least $45.6 million in upfront costs for the modifications. Federal funding covers most ongoing costs and CMS has touted discounts, but audits note systemic errors that could worsen eligibility mistakes for the poorest Americans.

via KFF Health News|

#deloitte #health #medicaid

health11 days ago•5 min saved

Medicaid Cuts Put 446 U.S. Hospitals at Risk

A Public Citizen analysis of CMS data (2022–2024) finds about 446 U.S. hospitals are at risk of closing or cutting services due to Medicaid funding cuts in the administration’s policy, potentially harming access to care and straining remaining hospitals across urban and rural areas as federal funding declines by roughly $1 trillion over the next decade.

via NBC News|

#health #hospital-closures #hospital-funding

politics11 days ago•15 min saved

GOP Weighs Health-Care Cuts to Pay for Iran War

Facing a Pentagon request to fund the ongoing war against Iran, Republicans have floated offsetting cuts to health-care programs—such as ACA subsidies and Medicaid—in a forthcoming reconciliation bill. The move echoes GOP cuts from the Big Beautiful Bill and could leave about 300,000 more Americans uninsured, on top of the roughly 14 million projected to lose coverage by 2030, as some Republicans express skepticism about funding the war without clearer goals.

via rollingstone.com|

#budget-reconciliation #health-care #iran-war

health-policy11 days ago•12 min saved

States rely on consultants to enforce Trump-era Medicaid work rules

States are paying Deloitte, Accenture, Optum and other contractors millions to update Medicaid and SNAP eligibility systems to implement Trump’s work requirements, a move likely to drive up upfront costs while analysts project about 7.5 million fewer people could be uninsured by 2034 and roughly 2.4 million losing food assistance; Wisconsin, Iowa, Kentucky, Illinois and Vermont are among states lining up multi-million-dollar contracts as the federal government foots most of the bill.

via CBS News|

#accenture #deloitte #health-policy

politics12 days ago•18 min saved

Pharma Boom vs Obamacare Pain: NC’s Senate Race in Trump's Shadow

North Carolina’s Senate race centers on how Trump-era health and economic policies play out: the state lured pharma giants like Johnson & Johnson into new, high-paying plants, but faces a roughly $50 billion Medicaid cut and sharply higher Obamacare premiums that have left hundreds of thousands uninsured or paying more. Voters are weighing job creation against the cost of care, making health policy a pivotal factor in Cooper versus Whatley and in the state’s political future.

via Politico|

#medicaid #north-carolina #obamacare

politics14 days ago•15 min saved

Vance launches national anti-fraud task force with inaugural meeting

Vice President JD Vance announced the creation of a national Task Force to Eliminate Fraud and led its first meeting, signaling an aggressive crackdown on misuse of public funds, including a temporary halt to some Medicaid funding in Minnesota.

via AP News|

#fraud #medicaid #minnesota

politics17 days ago•9 min saved

Trump Tax Cuts Widen Budget Gaps in GOP-Run States

Republican-led states facing growing budget shortfalls in 2026 are contending with the fiscal hit from Donald Trump’s megabill, which adds Medicaid and SNAP costs while letting federal tax cuts shrink state revenues; governors and legislatures are weighing cuts and new taxes to cover gaps, with examples from Idaho, Arizona, Missouri and Iowa illustrating across-the-board agency reductions, cuts to child care and disability services, and selective adoption of federal tax changes as budgets tighten.

via Politico|

#budget #medicaid #politics

politics22 days ago•6 min saved

Colorado braces for deeper cuts as budget gap grows to $1.5B

Colorado's budget shortfall for 2026-27 has swelled to more than $1.5 billion, driven by weaker tax receipts and rising Medicaid costs. The Joint Budget Committee is trimming programs while weighing different revenue forecasts from legislative staff and the governor's team, and the surplus allowed by TABOR cannot be used to close the gap. Even so, forecasts suggest a remaining cushion that could cover the constitutionally required property tax relief, but lawmakers face a difficult, fast-moving week to finalize a balanced plan.

via The Colorado Sun|

#budget #colorado #legislature

politics24 days ago•13 min saved

Trump administration expands Medicaid fraud crackdown in Florida

The Trump administration, via CMS leadership, unveils a new crackdown on Medicaid fraud in Florida, with a White House news conference led by CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz highlighting enforcement actions and investigations.

via AP News|

#cms #florida #fraud

national1 month ago•19 min saved

Rising health costs push Americans to skip basics and delay life plans

Two Gallup polls show that roughly one-third of Americans are cutting daily spending to cover medical costs, and about half of middle-income households have delayed major life events such as buying a home or starting a family because of health-care expenses, as premiums rise and Medicaid spending is trimmed.

via The Washington Post|

#access-to-health-care #health #health-care-costs

politics1 month ago•15 min saved

GOP eyes second reconciliation bill focused on fraud prevention and Medicaid cuts

House Budget Chair Jodey Arrington signaled a second post‑midterms reconciliation bill centered on fraud prevention in safety-net programs, reviving Medicaid‑spending cut ideas and offsetting new spending with Pentagon savings amid GOP internal doubts. The day also features a Senate housing package advancing with debates over CBDC and investor rules, while Republicans discuss renewing Section 702 surveillance and other election‑related reforms, all amid midterm pressures and intra‑party tensions.

via Politico|

#fraud-prevention #gop #medicaid

health1 month ago•7 min saved

ERs See Surge in Kids’ Toothaches Amid Dental-Access Gaps and Fluoride Controversy

An uptick in emergency-room visits for nontraumatic dental problems among children is tied to a shortage of pediatric dental care—especially in rural areas—and policy pressures like Medicaid cuts and rising anti-fluoride rhetoric, which threaten access to preventive care. ERs are often unable to provide comprehensive dental treatment, leading to temporary fixes and repeat visits, while states explore workforce and facility investments to improve access and prevent more severe cavities.

via CBS News|

#er-visits #fluoride #health