Lawmakers question Maine’s health department after federal audit

Members of a legislative oversight committee on Friday pressed the Maine Department of Health and Human Services over how it scrutinizes MaineCare reimbursements, focusing on a federal audit that ...
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Minnesota Department of Human Services to combat fraud with unannounced visits to providers

The Minnesota Department of Human Services announces plans to reevaluate Medicaid providers in the state in the coming weeks to combat fraud. “Minnesota Revalidate” will look at the more than 5,800 ...

Ex-US attorney named to US Health and Human Services general counsel

Former U.S. Attorney Scott Brady, who led health care fraud prosecutions and oversaw sweeping federal cases in western ...
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Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs warns about phone scam

Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs warns the public about phone scammers impersonating state officials and ...

State warns public to beware of scam phone calls targeting medical professionals

Officials said these scammers make false threats of investigations in an attempt to obtain sensitive personal information.
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Louisiana Department of Health targets fraud with new internal watchdog role

The Louisiana Department of Health is creating a Chief Accountability Officer to strengthen oversight, reduce fraud and assess whether programs are working.

How to watch: Minnesota Department of Human Services provides update on Medicaid anti-fraud system

The Minnesota Department of Human Services will provide an update Friday afternoon about the state's efforts to safeguard ...