Continuing these risky, permanent, and potentially disfiguring procedures places Minnesota at increasing odds with federal policy and international medical trends.
Shireen Gandhi is still in charge of the state Dept. of Human Services (DHS). Ignore the cynical games being played with job titles, the situation is unchanged. MPR News reports,…
This time, it was a Medicaid fraud, involving the personal care assistance (PCA) program and occurred in state court. But otherwise, the result is the same. From the Minnesota Star…
“Medicaid exists to protect our most vulnerable citizens and we have an obligation to protect it.” Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz
HCMC plays a vital role in trauma care and physician training. We can’t afford to lose it — but this tax-fed slush fund is not the answer.
Lou Raguse of KARE-11 has the report that Abdirashid Ismail Said, accused of an $11 million Medicaid fraud, fled the country a week before his scheduled courtroom trial. And how…
From KARE-11, After weeks of gridlock, Inspector General bill to fight fraud finally advances in Minnesota House. You may recall that a similar bill, to create an office of inspector…
“The good news is that fraudsters are running scared. However, the extent of the fraud that has been exposed makes it difficult to believe that members of the executive branch…
Governor Walz has responded by aggressively restricting the flow of money to these drivers, Minnesota Rep. Sydney Jordan is carrying a bill to increase the money paid per mile to…
Simply hiding the entire statewide Medicaid system under a governor-controlled bureau in Saint Paul, driven by a new website, will just make things worse.
“Improper payments occur here more than almost anywhere else in the country. It’s time we give counties the tools they need to verify eligibility—the cost of inaction is bankrupting the…
From Fox-9 TV, Medicaid provider pleads guilty in ‘phantom’ medical rides scheme. Fox-9 reports, Nasro Takhal pleaded guilty Friday to two felony counts of aiding and abetting the theft of…
From KSTP-5 TV, Outside audit finds ‘recurring vulnerabilities’ with Minnesota Medicaid system. Details, The report estimates more than $1.7 billion in Medicaid payments that need a closer look to see…
From KTTC, Minnesota Dept. of Human Services to ramp up unannounced site visits in effort to cut down on fraud. Better late than never, I guess. KTTC reports, State Medicaid…
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator for the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), was in town earlier this month to pay homage at the most-holy shrine to Minnesota fraud,…
Yesterday (Jan. 14), Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced a new fraud prosecution. His press release, Attorney General Ellison announces over $3 million in fraud charges against Medicaid provider. So,…
A culture has developed in the Walz administration that prioritizes getting money out the door to desired groups, while punishing those who get in the way.
As much controversy as there is in Minnesota right now regarding waste, fraud and abuse, there should be agreement to stop paying the health insurance costs for the deceased.
Willie Sutton famously claimed to rob banks because “that’s where the money is” and Medicaid crooks are drawn to fraud for the same reason. States attorneys general, inspectors, and law…
A politically divided Minnesota legislature following the 2024 elections resulted in a 67-67 tie in the House, while Democrats maintained a one-seat majority in the Senate. This near-even split reflected…
Your government at work. From the Minnesota Star Tribune Minnesota can release records on Medicaid providers accused of fraud – but won’t First, let me sincerely praise the Star Tribune…
From KARE-11, Hennepin County Judge tosses out jury’s guilty verdict in $7.2 million home healthcare fraud case. Jurors tell KARE 11 News their decision wasn’t difficult after seeing evidence of…
They are guilty of nothing more than getting a tough break and living with a disability that prevents the from working to support themselves, yet they are paying the price…
In defining this, she revealed the shutdown’s true purpose: stoking anti-Trump sentiment ahead of the 2025 elections.