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DeSantis Administration Faces Backlash Over Medicaid Funds Transparency Issues
25 Apr 2025 20:18 GMT
… years ago revealed that Florida’s largest Medicaid contractor, Centene, had … overbilled taxpayers by over $67 million for medications … allocated for healthcare services for Florida’s most vulnerable populations.
Moreover …
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State attorney: No Hope Florida probe without evidence from lawmakers or feds
25 Apr 2025 20:02 GMT
… misuse of $10 million in Medicaid funds, we as legislators … the state and Centene, a Medicaid-managed care vendor, over … the Florida Chamber of Commerce, and Save Our Society from Drugs.
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What does Hope Florida do?
Hope Florida, operating through the …
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How a controversy over Medicaid funds and marijuana complicates Casey DeSantis’ potential run for governor
25 Apr 2025 17:15 GMT
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — One of the biggest potential … overbilling the state for prescription drugs. As part of that settlement … against Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., who has already jumped in … went to Hope Florida was separate from the Medicaid portion of the …
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States’ Medicaid Costs Grow Even Before Potential Federal Cuts
25 Apr 2025 13:48 GMT
… ’ challenges reflect a counterintuitive reality: Medicaid enrollment is declining nationally, yet … New York and Florida, do not expect their Medicaid caseloads to ever … also highlights high-priced pharmaceutical drugs for specific diseases, such as …
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DeSantis’ reasoning behind $10 million to Hope Florida charity questioned
25 Apr 2025 09:46 GMT
… settlement Florida made with the Medicaid contractor Centene was considered “potential Medicaid-related … overbilled Medicaid systems for prescription drugs.
Unlike nearly every other state, Florida kept …
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Hope Florida witness says lawmaker pressured her into sharing info
25 Apr 2025 09:46 GMT
… legislative session investigating Hope Florida is now facing accusations … a charity and launder Medicaid funds” to a political … Medicaid settlement to a charity set up to support Hope Florida … Save Our Society from Drugs and Secure Florida’s Future — that …
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Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 4.25.25
25 Apr 2025 09:37 GMT
… Save Our Society From Drugs, sent a letter … Reckoning’ premieres — 28; Florida Chamber Florida Prosperity & Economic … 10 million from a Medicaid settlement through the foundation … and Crisis Lifeline, the medication-assisted needs assessment, and …
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Lawmakers drop investigation into $10M Hope Florida donation, leaving feds to decide
25 Apr 2025 05:59 GMT
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (CBS12) — A $10 … state of Florida and Centene Corporation, a major Medicaid provider accused … of overbilling for prescription drug services.
… Secure Florida’s Future and Save Our Society from Drugs—which …
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Florida’s six-week abortion ban leads to sharpest infanticide decline among U.S. states
25 Apr 2025 05:46 GMT
… abortions, circumventing state restrictions.
Florida's laws have intensified … these drugs, state-level bans will remain vulnerable to circumvention.
Medication abortions … related stories: Planned Parenthood bills Medicaid for webcam abortions.
Planned …
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Florida House halts probe into DeSantis-linked foundation
25 Apr 2025 03:54 GMT
… run for governor.
ORLANDO, Fla. - A Florida House panel has ended … — Secure Florida’s Future and Save Our Society from Drugs. Those groups … the state and Centene, Florida’s largest Medicaid managed-care company. From …