Iowa Medicaid Fraud Control Unit highlights efficiency; critics call for more funding
The nine-member unit recovered $3.9 million and says better coordination could help bring more false-claims money back to the state.
- The Iowa Medicaid Fraud Elimination Task Force held its third meeting on Thursday, as the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit reported 37 convictions and $3.9 million in recoveries during the previous fiscal year.
- Medicaid Fraud Control Unit director Jeremy Ingram stated his nine-member team is one of the nation's smallest, operating on a $1.3 million annual budget despite investigating $84.6 million in reported losses.
- Former state department head Dean Lerner urged Attorney General Brenna Bird to more aggressively enforce the Civil False Claims Act, arguing funds should be recovered from nursing homes providing inadequate care.
- Bird defended the task force as necessary for proactive fraud-fighting, while Democratic opponent Nate Willems argued the state should instead fund the existing Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.
- Next month, the task force must present recommendations to Governor Kim Reynolds on whether to increase staffing or pursue new strategies to combat Medicaid fraud in Iowa.
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Iowa Medicaid Fraud task force hears from top state investigator
The head of Iowa’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit says his team’s investigations led to 37 fraud convictions during the previous fiscal year and the recovery of $3.9 million. Jeremy Ingrim says nine people work in the unit and refer cases to county and federal attorneys. “Collaborating with these prosecuting agencies is a force multiplier that significantly […]
Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier
Mason City Globe GazetteSpotting Medicaid fraud is difficult, task force member says
Medicaid fraud is occurring more than it is being caught, which is why the work of Gov. Kim Reynolds’ task force is needed, a member of the group said during Thursday’s meeting.
Task force works to end Medicaid fraud, while state data shows only 1 prosecution
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Medicaid Fraud Elimination Task Force held its third meeting on Thursday, and state data show the crime might not be as widespread as first thought. Governor Reynolds formed the task force earlier this year. Members have until the end of October to come up with a strategy to eliminate Medicaid [...]
Cherokee Tribune Ledger News
Iowa Medicaid Fraud Control Unit highlights efficiency; critics call for more funding
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird said Thursday that recommendations about increased staffing and funding for existing Medicaid fraud elimination efforts will come at later meetings of the state Medicaid Fraud Elimination Task Force. The task force was established by executive…
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