Third party will audit Medicaid billing at Minnesota's Department of Human Services, Walz says

Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday said that a third party will audit billing for 14 Medicaid services that are deemed to be "high ...
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Gov. Walz orders third-party audit of state Medicaid billing

Payments for 14 "high-risk" Medicaid services in Minnesota will be paused as Governor Tim Walz orders a third-party audit.

HSS operator admits to defrauding Medicaid of more than $1.2M — and he ‘weaponized incompetence’ to do it. Is this a big problem for US taxpayers?

Anwar Adow, 25, is convicted of wire fraud after admitting his company — Liberty Plus LLC — billed Medicaid $1.2 million for ...
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MN fraud review: Gov. Walz orders third-party audit of Medicaid billing at DHS

Governor Tim Walz has ordered a third-party review of Medicaid billing through the state's Department of Human Services as two major fraud investigations are underway.

4 Biggest Changes Coming to Medicaid in 2026

Medicaid is a joint federal-state health insurance program that provides coverage for eligible individuals and households with limited financial resources. According to Medicaid, about 70.51 ...

Walz asks Optum to analyze 14 'high-risk' Medicaid services for potential fraud

Gov. Tim Walz just announced the third-party review, which could result in criminal charges against additional providers.

In the rural South where Medicaid has been a lifeline, residents brace for cuts

With Medicaid cutbacks on the horizon, millions in the U.S. are expected to go uninsured. In the Mississippi Delta region — ...

For this NC family, Medicaid cuts could force decisions on keeping care at home

Across North Carolina, people like Sharod Knox are at the center of a growing crisis in home health care. Advocates warn that ...
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Catholics brace for cuts in Medicaid to have major impact on rural health care

“Further,” the NRHA said, “the legislation may limit access to care for rural residents by putting financial strain on rural ...

UnitedHealth raises 2025 profit forecast, expects 2026 pressure on Medicaid business

UnitedHealth Group raised its annual profit forecast on Tuesday and said it aims for a return to growth in 2026 that should ...

Indy addiction center owner charged with Medicaid fraud, theft after AG investigation

The California-based doctor listed as the treating physician for more than $2.7 million in Medicaid claims says he never ...