Health Sep 28 As work requirements kick in for Medicaid, some states are taking a tougher stance By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press
Politics Sep 19 Trump announces all 50 states joining Medicaid drug pricing model The Trump administration claims that Medicaid will save billions on prescription drug costs as a result of the plan, dubbed the Medicaid “GENEROUS” model. Experts say the savings are unclear since the content of the deals isn't public. By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press
Politics Aug 31 WATCH: Trump says 'Medicare for All' doesn't work The president was asked about Democratic candidates who want to use Medicare to provide universal access to health care — and he said his approach to have confidential drug pricing deals was superior. By Associated Press
Politics Aug 31 WATCH: Trump says more pharmaceutical companies will lower drug prices The president said nine more pharmaceutical companies would sell their drugs to state Medicaid programs at discounts under his so-called “most favored nation” pricing system. By Associated Press
Politics Jun 30 Trump administration suspends funding for New York's Medicaid fraud unit over low performance The funding suspension is part of the Republican administration's broader anti-fraud actions in the healthcare sector. By Ali Swenson, Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press
Jun 05 As states face stricter Medicaid work requirements, Nebraska is an early test By Hannah Grabenstein Millions are likely to lose coverage as states begin complying with the new federal rules. Continue reading
May 13 WATCH: Vance and Oz announce numerous moves on Medicaid and Medicare fraud, focusing on Democratic-run states By Ali Swenson, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press The Trump administration on Wednesday pursued new efforts in a sweeping initiative to root out fraud in federal health programs, including announcing a nationwide six-month freeze on some new Medicare enrollments and warning states to actively investigate Medicaid fraud or… Continue reading
Apr 10 AP report: Trump administration admits a glaring error in its New York health fraud accusations By Ali Swenson, Associated Press The error, which the administration admitted first to The Associated Press, prompted health analysts to question how many of the Republican administration’s sweeping anti-fraud efforts around the country were based on faulty findings. Continue reading
Apr 03 A Nebraska hospital in peril shows how a Republican-led rural health fund is coming up short By Margery A. Beck, Ali Swenson, Associated Press It's a problem that millions of Americans in rural areas are awakening to as they realize there's no windfall coming for the vulnerable hospitals near their homes. Continue reading
Mar 03 Minnesota sues to block Trump administration's withholding of $243 million in Medicaid funds By Audrey McAvoy, Associated Press Minnesota's attorney general says his office has a strong track record of fighting Medicaid fraud. Continue reading