Medicaid Fraud News Monitoring

Republicans target Medicaid with the return of a terrible idea

Monday, Nov. 25, 2024 | 2 a.m. In any contest to name the cruelest and most useless health care “reform” favored by Republicans and conservatives, it would be hard to beat the idea of applying work requirements to Medicaid. Yet, it’s back on the table, …

Anuzis: Help patients by stopping health care fraud, abuse

Saul Anuzis Submitted photo By Saul Anuzis | President, 60 Plus Foundation Through gross incompetence and active complicity, the federal government is allowing big hospitals to abuse a safety-net program, thereby defrauding taxpayers and harming patients’ …

Fred L. Goldenberg: We being satisfied is no excuse for corporate fraud

Almost every week, a client will contact me asking if the call they received from some random company saying they represent their Medicare Advantage plan and wants to do a home visit is real or a scam. They also want to know if they can say “no.” My answer …

Trump, GOP Congress could impact MS Medicaid expansion plan. What experts said 

Healthcare is shaping up to be one of the Mississippi Legislature's top policy issues in 2025. Now that Donald Trump has been elected, however, several big questions are still unanswered about what a Trump administration will do with Medicaid, which …

Former New York pharmacy owner sentenced for role in $11.5M Medicaid fraud scheme

Aftab Hussain, a former New York pharmacy owner, has been sentenced to two to six years in prison for his role in a Medicaid fraud scheme that defrauded the state of more than $11.5 million.  Mr. Hussain, who operated more than 20 pharmacies in New York …

Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Paxton’s Med­ic­aid Fraud Con­trol Unit Helps Secure Con­vic­tion of Hous­ton Phar­ma­cy Own­er ...

HOUSTON – Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit secured justice as Mohamad Mokbel, a 59-year-old Houston man, was convicted on 15 counts of healthcare fraud for a massive pharmaceutical-compounding fraud scheme.  Mokbel orchestrated the …

DOJ looking into Medicaid fraud impacting natives

PHOENIX - There's more fallout from Arizona’s massive Medicaid scandal. At last check, an estimated $2.5 billion was allegedly stolen by bad actors who took advantage of vulnerable people battling addiction, in order to bill the state for nonexistent …

DOJ opens investigation on Arizona Medicaid fraud

Attorney General James Announces Sentencing of Former Owner of Over 20 New York City Pharmacies for Running $11 Million ...

New York – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that former pharmacy owner Aftab Hussain has been sentenced to two to six years in prison for stealing over $11.5 million dollars through a Medicaid fraud scheme that preyed on low-income …

Nigerian man jailed six years in U.S for $6m medicaid fraud

A United States-based Nigerian, Ifeanyi Ozoh, has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for orchestrating a $6 million bribery and kickback scheme targeting the Medicaid insurance program. The U.S. District Chief Judge Randy Crane also ordered Ozoh …

AI and Fraud Prevention in Pharmacy: Fayazoddin Mohamad’s Vision for a Safer Industry

In an industry as vital as healthcare, the integrity of operations is paramount. Pharmacies, as key stakeholders in the healthcare system, are not only responsible for dispensing medications but are also tasked with protecting sensitive patient data, …

Woman sentenced in Medicaid fraud scheme ordered to pay nearly $4 million

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A woman who was sentenced for her role in stealing millions of dollars from the state’s Medicaid system has now been ordered to pay nearly $4 million in restitution. Arielle Dix, 37, has been ordered to pay $3,863,036.15 in restitution …

Anti-fraud efforts meet real-world test during ACA enrollment period

Unauthorized switching of Affordable Care Act plans appears to have tapered off in recent weeks based on an almost one-third drop in casework associated with consumer complaints, say federal regulators. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, …

Woman ordered to pay $4M in Arizona Medicaid fraud case

A court has ordered a woman who is currently serving three and a half years in prison for her role in defrauding Arizona's Medicaid system to also pay over $3.8 million in restitution. Ariell Dix, 37, was the first person incarcerated in the far- …

Charlotte healthcare provider sentenced for Medicaid, COVID-19 relief fraud

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A Charlotte behavioral health services provider will spend the next 11+ years in prison for Medicaid fraud, COVID-19 fraud and money laundering. According to court records, Ashley Nicole Cross will also spend three years under …

Dr. Oz nominated to oversee Medicare, Medicaid

WASHINGTON —  Mehmet Oz, a renowned heart surgeon and television host best known for "The Dr. Oz Show," has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, or CMS. If …

Dr. Oz, RFK Jr. on Medicare, Medicaid: 10 notes

Prospective CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD, has been a major supporter of Medicare Advantage, while Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for HHS secretary, does not have clear public views on Medicare and Medicaid. On Nov. 14, …

Owner, Operator of Texas Lab Charged for $79 Million Medical Testing Fraud Scheme

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries Owner, Operator of Texas Lab Charged for $79 Million Medical Testing Fraud Scheme On November 20, Osman Syed, the owner and operator of a laboratory in Texas, was charged with three …

Owner of Missouri healthcare company indicted for $800,000 fraud scheme

The owner of a Missouri-based home healthcare company has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of defrauding the Missouri Medicaid Program and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs out of more than $800,000. Natavia Boyd-Wells, 40, faces four …

Lancet Market Size to Surpass USD 3.72 Billion by 2032 | S&S Insider

Advancements in medical technology and increasing awareness about diabetes and blood testing drive innovation and adoption in the lancet industry. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, November 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Lancet Market size was …

Femoral Head Prostheses Market Set to Reach $1.8 Billion by 2033, with North America Leading and Asia-Pacific Emerging

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, November 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global femoral head prostheses market is experiencing significant growth, driven by an increasing prevalence of orthopedic disorders and a rise in surgical procedures. …

[CAGR of 7.2%] Performance Elastomer Market Size: Global Industry Forecast to 2031

The global performance elastomer market is projected to reach $31.6 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2022 to 2031. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, November 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global performance elastomer industry …

$204.6+ Million Video Laryngoscope Industry by 2031| Contribution of North America to the global market

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, November 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global video laryngoscope market is experiencing significant growth, driven by advancements in medical technology and an increasing prevalence of respiratory diseases. …

Cell Therapy Human Raw Materials Market Expected to Surge to USD 18.1 Billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 22.6%

Innovative advancements and increasing adoption of cell-based treatments drive exponential growth in the Cell Therapy Human Raw Materials Market AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, November 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global Cell Therapy Human Raw …

Nucleic Acid Isolation and Purification Market to Reach USD 16.38 Billion by 2032, Growing at 11.18% CAGR

The market growth is driven by rising demand for personalized medicine, advancements in genomics research, and increasing prevalence of genetic disorders. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, November 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Nucleic Acid …

Injection Pen Market Poised to Reach USD 100.01 Billion by 2034 with 7.9% CAGR Growth

Inventions such as dose adaptability and retractable needles, which are alluring to patients, are driving the market demand NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, November 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Our injection pen market report has been …

eddii Launches eddii-Care for Adults: First-of-its-Kind Virtual Diabetes Care Platform Expands Accessibility

After introduction of pediatric care in 37 states, innovative health tech company focused on diabetes management expands virtual care to adults in eight states. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, November 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- eddii – a …

U.S. & Japan Collagen Supplements Market Share, Scope, and Growth Predictions for 2021 – 2030

WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, November 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. & Japan collagen supplement market size was valued at $796.5 million in 2020, and is projected to reach $1.6 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 7.4%. Rise …

World Spine Care Canada clinician completes 1 year of providing chiropractic care in Cross Lake, Northern Manitoba

CROSS LAKE, MANITOBA, CANADA, November 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- World Spine Care Canada and the Global Spine Care Initiative are pleased to recognize Dr. Melissa Atkinson-Graham PhD, DC for her dedication to providing high-value spine care …

New Global Spine Care Initiative Report Highlights Importance of Collaboration in Indigenous Communities

Financial support provided by Health Canada, the Canadian Chiropractic Association, the Canadian Chiropractic Research Foundation, and the Skoll Foundation. CROSS LAKE, MANITOBA, CANADA, November 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A newly published …

Alabama Mesothelioma Victims Center Urges a Shipyard Worker-Navy Veteran with Mesothelioma or Lung Cancer in Alabama to ...

BIRMINGHAM, AL, UNITED STATES, November 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the Alabama Mesothelioma Victims Center, "If your husband or dad is a former shipyard worker or navy veteran who now has mesothelioma or lung cancer anywhere …

The Global High Volume Dispensing Systems Market to Rapidly Escalate To $3.11 Billion by 2028

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Hormonal Intrauterine Devices IUDs Global Market 2024: Demand for Long-term Birth Control Solutions Propel Growth

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Strong Growth Predicted for Multivalent Vaccines Global Market, Set to Reach $12.16 Billion by 2028

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Nanofiber Materials For Biomedical Global Market Report 2024: Technological Advancements Driving Exponential Growth

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Transdermal Drug Delivery Systems Market to Show Exponential Growth by 2030: Worldwide Value $87,322.40 Million

PORTLAND, HI, UNITED STATES, November 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the recent report released by Allied Market Research, the global transdermal drug delivery systems market size is predicted to grow to $87,322.40 million by 2030, …

Oncology Information Systems Market Expected to Reach $5.53 Billion by 2030

PORTLAND, HI, UNITED STATES, November 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As per the report published by Allied Market Research, the global oncology information system market generated $3.08 billion in 2020, and is expected to reach $5.53 billion by …

Vertebral Compression Fracture Devices Market registering a CAGR of 8.10% from 2021 to 2030.

PORTLAND, IA, UNITED STATES, November 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As per the report published by Allied Market Research, the global Vertebral Compression Fracture Devices Market was accounted for $866.7 million in 2020, and is estimated to …

Metabolomics Market Worth 6.66 Bn, Globally, by 2030 at 12.2% CAGR

PORTLAND, MS, UNITED STATES, November 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the report published by Allied Market Research, the global metabolomics market was estimated at $2.03 billion in 2020 and is expected to hit $6.66 billion by 2030, …