Florida recreational marijuana, campaign to expand Medicaid fail to make 2026 ballot

Florida officials announced that every proposed constitutional amendment submitted by petitioners failed to qualify for the 2026 ballot, a decision that could reshape the state’s initiative process ...
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Minnesota Medicaid audit leaves majority of enrollees’ claims unchecked for fraud

The state is paying Optum, a UnitedHealth Group subsidiary, over $2 million this year to review claims for 14 programs that ...

Minnesota to visit thousands of providers in fraud-fighting push

The state is checking on service providers in push to rebuild trust and prevent the federal government from withholding funds.

Health leaders launch ‘Minnesota Revalidate’ to combat Medicaid fraud

State health leaders announced Monday they’re launching “Minnesota Revalidate" in an effort to combat ongoing Medicaid fraud ...
Healio

‘Insurance coverage matters’: Medicaid expansion linked with Merkel cell survival

The expansion of Medicaid eligibility was associated with improved overall survival among patients with resected Merkel cell ...

California Rep. David Valadao voted for Medi-Cal cuts. Will voters hold it against him?

Rep. David Valadao voted to slash federal funding to Medi-Cal even though he represents a district where two-thirds of constituents rely on it for health care.
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Colorado’s mental health care providers face too many administrative burdens

Colorado should address the administrative burdens associated with becoming a credentialed mental health care provider on ...