Medicaid paid more than $207 million for dead people. A new law could help fix that
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- A recent report from the Department of Health and Human Services indicates that Medicaid programs improperly paid over $207 million to healthcare providers for services rendered to individuals who were deceased between 2021 and 2022. This significant financial mismanagement raises concerns about the oversight and efficiency of Medicaid's payment processes.
- The implications of these findings are profound, as they highlight systemic issues within Medicaid that could lead to further financial losses and undermine public trust in the program. A new law aimed at addressing these improper payments may be necessary to enhance accountability and prevent future occurrences.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System
