California Representatives Demand CMS Reinstate $1.1B for IHSS Program
California representatives urge a $1.1 billion reinstatement for the IHSS program, vital for home care services and combating waste allegations by CMS.
DOJ Seizes $2 Million from Medicare Fraud Clinic, Expert Wound Care
The DOJ has seized $2M from Expert Wound Care for Medicare fraud. Learn how data analytics impacts compliance in the health care industry.
Foley & Lardner Welcomes Shannon Kukulka to Strengthen Employee Benefits Practice
Foley & Lardner boosts its Nashville office with Shannon Kukulka, enhancing employee benefits expertise across healthcare and insurance sectors. Read more!
Florida Supplier Sentenced for $11.4M Medicare Fraud
Christian Cruz faces nine years in prison for Medicare fraud, defrauding $11.4 million from federal health care programs, with severe penalties for exploitation.
FTC Forms Health Care Task Force for Enhanced Regulation
The FTC's new Health Care Task Force aims to increase oversight and transparency in the health sector, impacting pharmacy benefit managers and mergers. Prepare for changes!
Gallup Poll Highlights High Health Care Costs Driving Crisis Concerns
A Gallup poll finds nearly a quarter of Americans view the U.S. health care system as in crisis, with high costs cited as the most urgent problem, reflecting ongoing challenges in health insurance and care access.
House GOP Health Care Bill Proposes Subsidy Cuts, Association Plans, PBM Transparency
House Republicans advance a health care bill targeting ACA subsidy rollbacks, association health plans expansion, and pharmacy benefit manager transparency amid looming premium hikes.
House GOP Proposes ACA Health Plan Changes as Enhanced Subsidies Set to Expire
House Republicans unveil health plan focused on employer-based coverage and PBM oversight as enhanced ACA tax subsidies near expiration end of 2024.
House GOP Proposes ACA Overhaul as Senate Fails to Advance Health Care Bill
House Republicans introduce a health care package focusing on ACA subsidy discontinuation, PBM regulation, and association health plans as Senate stalls on legislation.
House Democrats Secure Local Funding Despite Voting Against 2024 Spending Bill
Several House Democrats voted against the 2024 government funding bill yet highlighted federal funds secured for local infrastructure and health projects in their districts. This reflects strategic legislative positioning amid Republican-controlled Congress appropriations.