Medicaid
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Millions of documented and undocumented Latinos to lose health coverage
New report finds US is facing a historic drop in health coverage as major program cuts take effect.
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Survey: States diverge on Medicaid work requirement plans
With Medicaid work requirements set to take effect on January 1, 2027, a survey reveals growing concerns and wide variation in how states are preparing to implement them.
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DOJ fraud division launches west coast healthcare fraud ‘strike force’
The new strike force will target healthcare fraud schemes across California, Arizona, and Nevada, bringing expanded federal enforcement to tech hubs and emerging fraud hotspots.
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CMS issues final 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Payment Rates
Payor and provider groups are saying the rate increases may not be enough to stave off cuts to coverage.
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Sanders and Khanna introduce Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act
“We can no longer tolerate a corrupt tax code that enables billionaires to pay a lower tax rate,” said Sanders.
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HHS agency signals drug rebate program redux with request for information
The RFI is the Trump administration’s next move to get its drug pricing rebate program back on track after hospital groups blocked it last year.
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FCA Healthcare roundup: Three cases of Medicare and Medicaid fraud in IL, MN, NY
Our in-brief, biweekly roundup of notable US Department of Justice False Claims Act cases related to healthcare fraud.
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AMA survey reveals state health policy priorities and challenges
The survey of the 64 physician organizations spotlights their leading healthcare priorities, defining the state-level legislative – and risk – landscape in 2026.
