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Missouri Supreme Court Upholds State’s Gender-Transition Care Restrictions

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The state’s highest court rejected arguments that a ban on gender-affirming care is discriminatory in nature See the Story

Medicaid · Colorado Springs

Colorado Medicaid driver fraud cost $25 million — and state blocked payments worth nearly as much, officials say

75% Center coverage: 4 sources

A Medicaid fraud scheme targeting a free transportation program that shuttled patients to medical appointments cost an estimated $25 million, the state’s Medicaid authority revealed Tuesday, more than two years after the fraud first came to light. The disclosure comes after The Denver Post reported in late 2023 that contract Medicaid drivers had sidestepped state rules. They packed their cars with patients, some of whom were homeless, and drove …See the Story

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CT Officials Pan Trump Health Plan: ‘Band-Aid on a Bullet Hole” and ‘Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing’

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“It ... will drive premiums higher, reduce access to care, and increase rates of uninsurance and uncompensated care,” the director of Health Equity Solutions said.See the Story

Board officers named by New Jersey Association of Health Plans

The New Jersey Association of Health Plans (NJAHP) announced this week that its executive board has voted on a new slate of executive board officers to serve during the 2026-2027 term. Alicia Palombo, lead director state government affairs, CVSHealth/Aetna, has been elected chair of the board. The rest of the NJAHP board officers for 2026–2027 are Vice Chair Jill Squiers, AmeriHealth; Secretary Mishael Azam, United Health Group; Treasurer John F…Medicaid · Trenton Read Article

Affordable housing in Arizona gets $800K in new grants

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PHOENIX (KVOA) - The Housing is Healthcare Fund, a partnership among Arizona Medicaid Health Plans, has announced $2.5 million in grants for affordable housing projects across Arizona. Among these projects is Sugar Hill on Stone in Tucson, which is currently…Housing · Phoenix Read Article

Colorado Medicaid driver fraud cost $25 million — and state blocked payments worth nearly as much, officials say

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Warner Robins Woman Sentenced in $5.4 Million Georgia Medicaid Fraud Scheme

MACON, Ga. – A Warner Robins woman has been sentenced to a decade in prison and probation after pleading guilty to defrauding the Georgia Medicaid program out of more than $5.4 million, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced. 63-year-old Elizabeth Sue Ivester was convicted of one count of health care fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft. She entered her guilty plea on Oct. 2, 2025, in U.S. District Court for the Middle Distric…Theft · Georgia See the Story

Hochul crows about $109M for Nassau University Medical Center — but critics gripe it belonged to hospital already

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Gov. Kathy Hochul is crowing about injecting $109 million into Nassau University Medical Center — cutting the public hospital’s deficit in half — but critics argue she’s just providing funding it was owed anyway.Kathy Hochul · New York See the Story

Richland Township woman sentenced for drug charges in AG sting

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One of three women arrested on felony drug charges for allegedly selling pills acquired through a prescription covered by Medicaid was sentenced Thursday in Cambria County Court.Medicaid · Pennsylvania See the Story

More States Improved Moms’ Access to Doulas. Texas Should Too.

The Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center recently released a new policy brief showing strong national momentum to expand access to community-based doula care — an evidence-based support that improves maternal and infant health outcomes. States across the country are increasingly using two key strategies: reimbursing doula services through public programs and investing in a sustainable doula workforce.The Center’s policy brief highlights that 26 st…Medicaid · Texas Read Article

CT Officials Pan Trump Health Plan: ‘Band-Aid on a Bullet Hole” and ‘Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing’

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“It ... will drive premiums higher, reduce access to care, and increase rates of uninsurance and uncompensated care,” the director of Health Equity Solutions said.Donald Trump · United States See the Story

ABLE Accounts Are Expanding This Year -- and So Is What's Possible for People with Disabilities

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

For too long, our public policy has sent a quiet but devastating message to people with disabilities: Don’t save. Don’t plan. Don’t earn too much — or you’ll lose what you need to survive. ABLE Accounts began to change that story. When Congress passed the Stephen Beck Jr. Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act in 2014, it marked the most significant disability policy reform since the ADA. For the first time, people with disabilities could…Medicaid · United States See the Story

Report: Medicaid Paid Out $400M To Dead 'Recipients' In One Year

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DHS identified improper Medicaid payments totaling over $408 million in just one year — and only half the payments were recovered.Joe Biden · United States See the Story

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Missouri Supreme Court Upholds State’s Gender-Transition Care Restrictions

Colorado Medicaid driver fraud cost $25 million — and state blocked payments worth nearly as much, officials say

CT Officials Pan Trump Health Plan: ‘Band-Aid on a Bullet Hole” and ‘Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing’

Board officers named by New Jersey Association of Health Plans

Affordable housing in Arizona gets $800K in new grants

Colorado Medicaid driver fraud cost $25 million — and state blocked payments worth nearly as much, officials say

Warner Robins Woman Sentenced in $5.4 Million Georgia Medicaid Fraud Scheme

Hochul crows about $109M for Nassau University Medical Center — but critics gripe it belonged to hospital already

Richland Township woman sentenced for drug charges in AG sting

More States Improved Moms’ Access to Doulas. Texas Should Too.

CT Officials Pan Trump Health Plan: ‘Band-Aid on a Bullet Hole” and ‘Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing’

ABLE Accounts Are Expanding This Year -- and So Is What's Possible for People with Disabilities

Report: Medicaid Paid Out $400M To Dead 'Recipients' In One Year

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Board officers named by New Jersey Association of Health Plans

Affordable housing in Arizona gets $800K in new grants

Colorado Medicaid driver fraud cost $25 million — and state blocked payments worth nearly as much, officials say

Warner Robins Woman Sentenced in $5.4 Million Georgia Medicaid Fraud Scheme

Hochul crows about $109M for Nassau University Medical Center — but critics gripe it belonged to hospital already

Richland Township woman sentenced for drug charges in AG sting

More States Improved Moms’ Access to Doulas. Texas Should Too.

CT Officials Pan Trump Health Plan: ‘Band-Aid on a Bullet Hole” and ‘Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing’

ABLE Accounts Are Expanding This Year -- and So Is What's Possible for People with Disabilities

Report: Medicaid Paid Out $400M To Dead 'Recipients' In One Year

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Missouri Supreme Court Upholds State’s Gender-Transition Care Restrictions

Colorado Medicaid driver fraud cost $25 million — and state blocked payments worth nearly as much, officials say

CT Officials Pan Trump Health Plan: ‘Band-Aid on a Bullet Hole” and ‘Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing’

Board officers named by New Jersey Association of Health Plans

Affordable housing in Arizona gets $800K in new grants

Colorado Medicaid driver fraud cost $25 million — and state blocked payments worth nearly as much, officials say

Warner Robins Woman Sentenced in $5.4 Million Georgia Medicaid Fraud Scheme

Hochul crows about $109M for Nassau University Medical Center — but critics gripe it belonged to hospital already

Richland Township woman sentenced for drug charges in AG sting

More States Improved Moms’ Access to Doulas. Texas Should Too.

CT Officials Pan Trump Health Plan: ‘Band-Aid on a Bullet Hole” and ‘Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing’

ABLE Accounts Are Expanding This Year -- and So Is What's Possible for People with Disabilities

Report: Medicaid Paid Out $400M To Dead 'Recipients' In One Year

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Board officers named by New Jersey Association of Health Plans

Affordable housing in Arizona gets $800K in new grants

Colorado Medicaid driver fraud cost $25 million — and state blocked payments worth nearly as much, officials say

Warner Robins Woman Sentenced in $5.4 Million Georgia Medicaid Fraud Scheme

Hochul crows about $109M for Nassau University Medical Center — but critics gripe it belonged to hospital already

Richland Township woman sentenced for drug charges in AG sting

More States Improved Moms’ Access to Doulas. Texas Should Too.

CT Officials Pan Trump Health Plan: ‘Band-Aid on a Bullet Hole” and ‘Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing’

ABLE Accounts Are Expanding This Year -- and So Is What's Possible for People with Disabilities

Report: Medicaid Paid Out $400M To Dead 'Recipients' In One Year

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