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RFK Jr. appears confused about Medicaid, Medicare during confirmation hearing

Health Care Dive

incorrectly said that Medicaid was fully funded by the federal government and that Medicare is a fee-for-service program during a hearing in front of the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday. Kennedy Jr.

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UnitedHealth projects shaky Medicaid redetermination aftermath

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UnitedHealth is predicting an upcoming “disturbance” among its Medicaid programs as members continue to disenroll after the COVID-19 public health emergency. UnitedHealth gave an overview of areas in which the insurer can improve upon, how Medicaid redeterminations will affect the company and thoughts on OptumRx.

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CMS sets Medicaid renewal compliance deadlines

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The feds have set new deadlines for compliance with Medicaid renewal requirements given widespread enrollment concerns during the unwinding. | The feds have set new deadlines for compliance with Medicaid renewal requirements given widespread enrollment concerns during the unwinding.

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Biden proposes Medicare, Medicaid cover anti-obesity drugs

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is attempting to cover anti-obesity medications under Medicare Part D and Medicaid, the agency announced Nov.

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Indiana insurers, hospitals accused of Medicaid fraud in giant whistleblower lawsuit

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Major Indiana managed care organizations and health systems are blamed for defrauding the state Medicaid system by tens, if not hundreds, of millions of dollars, says a newly unsealed whistleblower | A newly unsealed lawsuit alleges major health insurers and health systems defrauded Indiana Medicaid by hundreds of millions of dollars, with the government (..)

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CMS sets Medicaid payments to home care workers at 80%

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is hoping to improve Medicaid enrollees’ access to care through a final rule that better compensates caregiving roles. | CMS released a series of final rules Monday, including Medicaid access regulations that some groups worry will cause providers to close.

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Centene looks beyond Medicaid redeterminations

Health Care Dive

The nation's largest Medicaid insurer expects to return to normal operations this year, though redeterminations continue to dog Centene through a mismatch between rates and acuity.

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