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Louisiana health department failed to oversee parts of state Medicaid program, audit says
More than half the funds spent under a Medicaid incentive program in Louisiana designed to improve health access and outcomes ...
In rural Louisiana, Speaker Mike Johnson’s constituents fear potential Medicaid cuts
In House Speaker Mike Johnson’s backyard, many residents rely on anti-poverty programs to help make ends meet — and are ...
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Louisiana physician charged for alleged role in $6.6 Medicare fraud scheme
A physician from Slidell, La., was charged with conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud in connection with an alleged scheme to bill Medicare for unnecessary cancer genetic tests.
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Louisiana spent $2.4B to improve Medicaid. A lot of the money went to administrative functions.
Louisiana spent nearly $2.4 billion over five years on hospital programs meant to improve health care outcomes for people in ...
Louisiana voters in Speaker Johnson’s district react to Medicaid cut threats
Residents of Vinton, La., which is part of House Speaker Mike Johnson’s district, are concerned that Republicans will make cuts to Medicaid to reduce government spending. NBC News’ Melanie Zanona ...
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Louisiana families brace for potential Medicaid cuts. 'Incredibly difficult.'
Christina Martin, an advocacy leader for Louisiana Developmental Disability Council's Advocacy Network, relies on Medicaid ...
Louisiana town residents voice concerns about potential cuts to government programs
NBC News' Melanie Zanona reports from Vinton, Louisiana, on how Speaker Mike Johnson’s constituents are reacting to potential cuts to Medicaid and food stamps.
Federal Funding Cuts: Local officials address everything from Medicaid to crisis centers
Local officials and providers expressed concern about potential impacts on Medicaid and crisis centers following talks of ...
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South Louisiana Physician, Wife, and Clinic to Pay $450,000 in Medicare Fraud Settlement
Dr. Henry Goolsby, his wife, and their clinic will pay $450K to settle Medicare fraud claims over improper neurostimulator ...
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Louisiana health department failed to oversee parts of state Medicaid program, audit says
The Louisiana Department of Health failed to properly oversee some $2.4 billion in Medicaid spending aimed at improving the health of the state’s neediest patients, according to a new report ...