Tag: medicaid
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Medicaid Changes Linked to Nearly 96,000 More Cases of Child Tooth Decay
A new study indicates that changes in Medicaid policies have led to 95,799 additional cases of tooth decay in children over a decade. The research highlights the impact of healthcare policy on pediatric dental health.
HealthScience & TechnologyMediaPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceEducationSocial IssuesGeneral Politics MedicaidTooth DecayChildren's HealthHealthcare PolicyDental CarePublic HealthResearch
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Ohio Governor DeWine Strengthens Medicaid Fraud Prevention with New Emergency Rules
Governor Mike DeWine signed an executive order implementing emergency rules for Ohio Medicaid, enhancing fraud prevention by requiring more frequent revalidation for high-risk providers and terminating inactive agreements, building on past successful efforts.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsEconomyLegal OhioGovernor Mike DeWineMedicaidfraud preventionExecutive Orderprovider revalidationTrump AdministrationOhio Governors Office
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact Examines Vance's Fraud Claims in Maine, Florida's KidCare Policy
PolitiFact is reporting on Vice President JD Vance's claims of widespread fraud in Maine and fact-checking U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor's statement about Florida's unique KidCare policy.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsElectionLegal JD VanceMaineFraudMedicaidFloridaKidCareHealth InsurancePolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Governor DeWine Unveils Sweeping Medicaid Fraud Prevention Initiatives
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine unveiled new initiatives to combat Medicaid fraud, including a provider moratorium, immediate payment suspensions for high-risk entities, and mandatory GPS for Electronic Visit Verification, aiming to protect taxpayer funds and enhance the state's leading anti-fraud efforts.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyMedical ScienceLegal OhioMedicaidfraud preventionGovernor Mike DeWineElectronic Visit Verificationhome healthcareTrump AdministrationOhio Governors Office
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Arkansas Launches Statewide "Claim Your Care" Campaign to Improve Maternal Health Access
Arkansas has launched the "Claim Your Care" campaign to connect mothers and pregnant women with accessible, affordable healthcare. The statewide initiative utilizes 92 local health units to provide prenatal, postpartum, and nutritional support to improve maternal health outcomes.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentState GovernmentsMedical ScienceSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsLegal Sarah Huckabee SandersArkansas Department of HealthWomen's HealthPublic HealthPregnancy CareMedicaidMaternal HealthArkansas Governor
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Newsom Slams Trump Administration Over Medicaid Data Sharing
California Governor Gavin Newsom condemns the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for sharing Medicaid beneficiary information with the Department of Homeland Security, calling it a dangerous privacy violation.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLegalCalifornia Gavin NewsomMedicaidDepartment of Homeland SecurityPrivacyImmigrationUS Department of Health and Human ServicesCalifornia Governors Office
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Newsom Slams GOP Healthcare Proposal, Citing Coverage Loss for Millions
Governor Newsom denounces a Republican healthcare proposal, warning it could cause 3.4 million Californians to lose coverage and risk $30 billion in federal funding, potentially closing hospitals.
Politics and GovernmentHealthState GovernmentsRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyFederal Government Gavin NewsomCaliforniahealthcareMedicaidAffordable Care ActPlanned ParenthoodGovernment PolicyCalifornia Governors Office
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Media Monitor: The Guardian says Trump distracting from policies
The Guardian reports that Donald Trump is distracting Americans from his policies by deliberately trying to offend people, including questioning whether he needs to uphold the Constitution.
Politics and GovernmentHealthMediaWhite HouseFederal GovernmentRepublican PartySocial IssuesMedia Bias The GuardianDonald TrumpAlcatrazEPAMedicaidCBSPolitics