U.S. Rep. John Katko (R, NY-24) today reintroduced the Preventing Lead Poisoning Act, bipartisan legislation that would expand testing for lead exposure among children enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), helping to combat the severe and life-long effects of lead poisoning. […]
“Providers of outpatient health services who utilize medical interpreting services are now eligible for reimbursement through Medicaid Managed Care and Family Health Plus Plans,” said Theresa Slater, Empire Interpreting Service (EIS) President. “This reimbursement became […]
Congressman John M. McHugh (NY-Pierrepont Manor) announced today that he has introduced legislation to prohibit the Secretary for Health and Human Services from implementing a proposed Medicaid regulation change that could have a significantly negative impact on healthcare providers in New York State. […]
Medicaid fraud detection efforts are starting to pay off. It was recently reported that Onondaga County has recouped $1.8 million just in the last seven months after launching Medicaid fraud detection efforts. In some cases, county workers detected provider fraud; investigators paired billing statements with care ordered by doctors. When the records didn’t match, the district attorney was called in to prosecute. In other instances, Medicaid recipients claimed they have no income but this was found to be untrue. […]
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