Florida Sen. Rick Scott Targets Medicaid Loophole Exploitation At Hearing

Florida Sen. Rick Scott Targets Medicaid Loophole Exploitation At Hearing

U.S. Sen. Rick Scott questioned policy experts on Tuesday during a Senate Budget Committee hearing focused on waste, fraud, and abuse within the Medicaid program. The hearing featured testimony from Dr. Brian Blase, president of the Paragon Health Institute, and Jonathan Ingram, vice president of policy and research at the Foundation for Government Accountability. Discussion […] Florida Sen. Rick Scott Targets Medicaid Loophole Exploitation At H…

Ron Johnson’s Handling of Budget Hearing Rankles Dems

“Democrats on the Budget Committee were frustrated by Sen. Ron Johnson’s (R-WI) first turn with the gavel after the new chair rebutted each of their remarks,” Politico reports. “Johnson, who took over chair after the unexpected passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) last month, fact checked Democrats on the committee after their allotted question time, […]

'Medicaid enabled fraud…': Sparks fly as Sen Johnson clashes with Dems at Senate hearing

Sen. Ron Johnson and Sen. Jeff Merkley clashed in a heated Senate hearing over Medicaid, with Johnson alleging widespread fraud while Democrats pushed back on his claims. The fiery exchange centered on healthcare spending, oversight, waste, and program integrity, highlighting the growing political battle over Medicaid reform.

Senate Budget Committee Holds Hearing on Medicaid

The Senate Budget Committee holds a hearing on “The Reality of Medicaid” at 10 a.m. ET on Aug. 4. Witnesses include: Brian Blase, Ph.D. – president, Paragon Health Institute Jonathan Ingram, J.D. – vice president of policy and research, Foundation for Government Accountability Andy Schneider, J.D. – research professor of the practice, Center for Children and Families, McCourt School of Public Policy, Georgetown University ...

TPA Calls for Medicaid Reform Ahead of Senate Budget Hearing

Today, the Senate Budget Committee will hold a hearing titled “Medicaid: The Reality” to examine the program’s fiscal trajectory and long-term sustainability. Ahead of the hearing, TPA sent a letter urging lawmakers to strengthen Medicaid’s fiscal integrity by addressing fraud and improper payments, reforming the program’s financing structure, and advancing policies that protect both patients […]