US health giant UnitedHealth facing fraud probe: WSJ
Insurance giant UnitedHealth Group is facing a criminal investigation by the US Justice Department for possible Medicare fraud, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday.
May 15, 2025
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Health Care Economics and Organizations: News and Research on Medical Assistance
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Loss of Medicare Part D subsidy linked to higher mortality among low-income older adults
While it may seem intuitive that people would die without life-saving medications, Penn and Harvard researchers have connected losing a federally funded prescription drug assistance program and an increase in mortality.
May 14, 2025
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The Florida group chipping away at public benefits one state at a time
As an Arizona bill to block people from using government aid to buy soda headed to the governor's desk in April, the nation's top health official joined Arizona lawmakers in the state Capitol to celebrate its passage.
May 14, 2025
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Why do cuts to Medicaid matter for Americans over 65? Two experts on aging explain why lives are at stake
Republicans in Congress intend to cut about US$880 billion in federal health care spending.
May 13, 2025
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California lawmaker leans into her medical training in fight for health safety net: Q&A
State Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson anticipates that California's sprawling Medicaid program, known as Medi-Cal, may need to be dialed back after Gov. Gavin Newsom releases his latest budget, which could reflect a multibillion-dollar ...
May 13, 2025
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Children's health services could see trims even under scaled-back Medicaid cuts
Even as Republicans in Congress walk back their most aggressive proposal to slash federal Medicaid spending, they are weighing other options that could force states to cut services for children and other vulnerable populations.
May 13, 2025
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What does Medicaid do? 10 findings from research
No matter where you live in the United States, or where you get your health insurance, you probably know people who have Medicaid coverage for their health care.
May 12, 2025
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Government watchdog expects Medicaid work requirement analysis by fall
The country's top nonpartisan government watchdog has confirmed it is examining the costs of running the nation's only active Medicaid work requirement program, as Republican state and federal lawmakers consider similar requirements.
May 5, 2025
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Analysis predicts that reductions in Medicaid access could result in poorer health outcomes, including increased deaths
A new analysis provides evidence that reductions in access to Medicaid could increase deaths and cause financial hardship to people currently covered under an expansion of Medicaid that was implemented under the Affordable ...
May 1, 2025
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Poll reveals short-term thinking about long-term care
Whether they're counting on Medicare to pay for something it doesn't currently pay for, thinking they can deal with the issue later, or thinking they won't need it at all, a new poll reveals major gaps in knowledge and preparation ...
May 1, 2025
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