Medicaid and other state programs face questions about fraud, other difficulties
The state’s Medicaid Fraud Division said two state agencies, the Health Department and Human Services Department that administer the Medicaid program, “‘filtered’ and ‘sanitized’ information and documents requested by investigators, hindering numerous investigations.” The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services wil investigate the allegations (Furlow, 2/10).
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Nev. Medicaid cuts could lead to diaper rationing
Nevada officials on Tuesday outlined drastic cuts to the state’s Medicaid program that include plans to ration adult diapers, eliminate denture and hearing-aid programs, and force personal care assistants to buy their own disposable gloves.
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Texas health care providers could see Medicaid fees reduced
AUSTIN – Doctors, dentists and hospitals would see their Medicaid fees trimmed by at least 1 percent under possible budget reductions offered Wednesday by state Health and Human Services Commissioner Tom Suehs.
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