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Medicaid fraud risks and oversight [Part 2]
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing titled “State Medicaid Program Integrity: Examining Fraud Risks and Oversight Deficiencies.” The hearing included testimonies from Temporary Minnesota DHS Commissioner John Connolly, in addition to the Medicaid Directors for the states of California, New York and Ohio.
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing titled “State Medicaid Program Integrity: Examining Fraud Risks and Oversight Deficiencies.” The hearing included testimonies from Temporary Minnesota DHS Commissioner John Connolly, in addition to the Medicaid Directors for the states of California, New York and Ohio.
Fighting fraud: Screening providers in high-risk programs
Temporary Minnesota DHS Commissioner John Connolly explained to Congress the screening process for new Medicaid providers in high-risk programs to combat fraud.
Temporary Minnesota DHS Commissioner John Connolly explained to Congress the screening process for new Medicaid providers in high-risk programs to combat fraud.
Minnesota DHS explains fraud investigation process
Temporary Minnesota DHS Commissioner John Connolly told Congress how Minnesota investigates suspected Medicaid fraud, explaining when cases are referred to law enforcement and how quickly payment withholds can be imposed after a credible allegation of fraud.
Temporary Minnesota DHS Commissioner John Connolly told Congress how Minnesota investigates suspected Medicaid fraud, explaining when cases are referred to law enforcement and how quickly payment withholds can be imposed after a credible allegation of fraud.
Minnesota DHS commissioner: ‘Fraud is unacceptable’
Temporary Minnesota DHS Commissioner John Connolly told Congress that fraud is “unacceptable” and the state is using enhanced provider reviews, background checks and law enforcement partnerships to identify and remove fraudulent Medicaid providers.
Temporary Minnesota DHS Commissioner John Connolly told Congress that fraud is “unacceptable” and the state is using enhanced provider reviews, background checks and law enforcement partnerships to identify and remove fraudulent Medicaid providers.
Minnesota DHS faces questions over fraud screening
Minnesota DHS Commissioner John Connolly defended the state's Medicaid provider review process before Congress, saying providers restored after appeals remain under heightened oversight and that suspected fraud cases are referred to law enforcement.
Minnesota DHS Commissioner John Connolly defended the state's Medicaid provider review process before Congress, saying providers restored after appeals remain under heightened oversight and that suspected fraud cases are referred to law enforcement.
'Significant fraud happened' in MN autism services
Minnesota DHS temporary commissioner John Connolly acknowledged that "significant fraud happened" in the state's autism services program while testifying before Congress. Connolly said Minnesota has responded with provider audits, enhanced background checks, and a new licensing system to strengthen oversight.
Minnesota DHS temporary commissioner John Connolly acknowledged that "significant fraud happened" in the state's autism services program while testifying before Congress. Connolly said Minnesota has responded with provider audits, enhanced background checks, and a new licensing system to strengthen oversight.
Minnesota fraud: State DHS commissioner testifies before Congress
Minnesota Department of Human Services Temporary Commissioner John Connolly is testifying Thursday before a U.S. House committee examining fraud risks and oversight in state Medicaid programs.
Minnesota Department of Human Services Temporary Commissioner John Connolly is testifying Thursday before a U.S. House committee examining fraud risks and oversight in state Medicaid programs.
Shakopee residents harassing Somali home shoppers goes viral on TikTok
A TikTok video of residents in a Shakopee neighborhood is going viral as they’re shown allegedly harassing a Somalian family looking to buy a home. Some are calling it an example or facial profiling and harassment, and it's prompting state lawmakers to respond.
A TikTok video of residents in a Shakopee neighborhood is going viral as they’re shown allegedly harassing a Somalian family looking to buy a home. Some are calling it an example or facial profiling and harassment, and it's prompting state lawmakers to respond.
Minnesota Medicaid fraud: 7 providers charged over $700K in false claims
A continued statewide crackdown on Medicaid fraud has led to seven people being charged with allegedly billing the government for services that they did not perform.
A continued statewide crackdown on Medicaid fraud has led to seven people being charged with allegedly billing the government for services that they did not perform.
Woman steals IDs, becomes fake therapist to fraud Minnesota Medicaid system
A woman faces several charges after authorities say she operated as a fake therapist and billed Minnesota’s Medicaid program for $108,000 in services.
A woman faces several charges after authorities say she operated as a fake therapist and billed Minnesota’s Medicaid program for $108,000 in services.
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Fraud in Minnesota: Personal care assistant accused of billing Mediciad $116K for services not provided
State investigators are accusing a man who worked as a personal care assistant of defrauding Medicaid out of $182,000 by billing for services that were never provided.
State investigators are accusing a man who worked as a personal care assistant of defrauding Medicaid out of $182,000 by billing for services that were never provided.
Minnesota fraud charges: Blaine man submitted false claims for dead patient
A Blaine man facing charges after an investigation by the Minnesota Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Unit is accused of submitting false claims, including claims for care provided to a dead patient.
A Blaine man facing charges after an investigation by the Minnesota Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Unit is accused of submitting false claims, including claims for care provided to a dead patient.
Feeding our Future fraud: Asha Jama sentenced to 6 months in prison
Asha Jama was sentenced Tuesday to six months in federal prison and must pay $449,000 in restitution for her role in the Feeding our Future fraud scheme.
Asha Jama was sentenced Tuesday to six months in federal prison and must pay $449,000 in restitution for her role in the Feeding our Future fraud scheme.
Najmo Ahmed gets 14 months in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme
Najmo Ahmed was sentenced to 14 months in federal prison on Monday for her role in the Feeding our Future fraud scheme.
Najmo Ahmed was sentenced to 14 months in federal prison on Monday for her role in the Feeding our Future fraud scheme.
MN fraud: 2 Feeding our Future convicts to be sentenced this week
Two people convicted in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme will soon learn how long they will spend behind bars.
Two people convicted in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme will soon learn how long they will spend behind bars.
Feeding Our Future fraud: 2 set for sentencing
Two more people convicted in the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme will learn how much time they will spend in prison. Najmo Ahmed pleaded guilty to receiving more than $4.2 million after fraudulently claiming to serve 1.4 million meals to children, with prosecutors stating the laundered money was used to fund a lavish lifestyle. Another defendant, Asha Jama, will also be sentenced for defrauding the child nutrition program of more than $5 million.
Two more people convicted in the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme will learn how much time they will spend in prison. Najmo Ahmed pleaded guilty to receiving more than $4.2 million after fraudulently claiming to serve 1.4 million meals to children, with prosecutors stating the laundered money was used to fund a lavish lifestyle. Another defendant, Asha Jama, will also be sentenced for defrauding the child nutrition program of more than $5 million.
Minnesota fraudster ordered to pay $2.5M for child food program scheme
A Minnesota man has been ordered to pay millions after a jury found he defrauded a federal food program meant to help hungry children during the pandemic.
A Minnesota man has been ordered to pay millions after a jury found he defrauded a federal food program meant to help hungry children during the pandemic.
Federal bill targets 'ghost students' as Minnesota community colleges crack down
Federal lawmakers are taking steps to fight back against so-called "ghost students" – scammers who enroll in colleges, claim financial aid and disappear with taxpayer money.
Federal lawmakers are taking steps to fight back against so-called "ghost students" – scammers who enroll in colleges, claim financial aid and disappear with taxpayer money.
Minnesota flagged over 7,700 bogus students
The State of Minnesota has flagged over 7,700 "ghost students". FOX 9's MIke Manzoni has more.
The State of Minnesota has flagged over 7,700 "ghost students". FOX 9's MIke Manzoni has more.