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Indiana GOP Senator Lies About Medicaid Cuts In Budget Bill
Crooks and Liars
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June 30, 2025
Indiana Sen. Jim Banks can't defend what they're doing in Trump's so-called "Big Beautiful Bill," so he's got to lie about it instead. As we've discussed here again and again, the bill will absolutely knock millions of people off of their health...
Chris Allen to join UChicago Medicine as Health System CFO
Newswise
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June 30, 2025
Newswise — Chris Allen — a finance leader with more than three decades of experience in healthcare finance, including leadership roles at academic medical centers — has been appointed Executive Vice President and Health System Chief Financial...
What to Know About Medicaid
Savannah Herald - Georgia
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July 1, 2025
Medicaid, the health insurance program for low-income Americans that provides coverage for more than 70 million people, faces its biggest overhaul in decades under President Donald Trump’s “One, Big, Beautiful Bill,” a massive tax and spending...
13 Indiana residents charged in 'largest healthcare fraud investigation in DOJ history'
WANE - Indiana
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June 30, 2025
(WXIN/WTTV) — 13 Indiana residents have been arrested and charged in what the FBI and U.S. Justice Department are calling the "largest healthcare fraud investigation" in DOJ history. The DOJ announced on Monday the completion of its yearly...
Largest Healthcare Fraud Leads to Charges
WIBC 93.1 FM - Indiana
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July 1, 2025
STATEWIDE — The Department of Justice wrapped up what they are calling the “largest healthcare fraud takedown” in history, uncovering over $14.6 billion in intended loss. Over 300 people were charged overall, including at least 90 doctors, nurses,...
Two Tri-State residents charged in part of largest Justice Department Health Care Fraud Takedown
WFIE - Indiana
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June 30, 2025
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Two people from the Tri-State were charged in the 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown. The Justice Department says 324 defendants, including 96 doctors, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and other licensed medical...
Eastern NC healthcare fraud charges part of $14.6B national takedown
WCTI - North Carolina
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On Monday, June 30, Acting United States Attorney Daniel P. Bubar announced criminal charges against five individuals and one company and the convictions of eight health practitioners in connection with an investigation into billing and...
Columbus Regional Health announces closure of rehabilitation unit and sports medicine practice
South North Carolina News
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June 30, 2025
Jim Bickel, President and Chief Executive Officer | Columbus Regional Healthcare SystemJim Bickel, President and Chief Executive Officer | Columbus Regional Healthcare System Columbus Regional Health has announced the closure of its Inpatient...
Ahead of Federal Cuts, State Medicaid Costs Already Soaring
Governing
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June 30, 2025
In fiscal year 2023, the combination of expiring federal COVID-19 pandemic aid, slowing tax revenue growth, and rising costs for Medicaid led to an increase in the share of state revenue dedicated to Medicaid of 17.8 percent, or $44.4 billion,...
6 Kentuckiana residents charged in $14 billion DOJ health care fraud investigation
WDRB - Kentucky
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July 1, 2025
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- It's being called the largest health care fraud investigation in the history of the U.S. Department of Justice, and it included the names of several people from Kentuckiana. The DOJ said it uncovered more than $14 billion...
New state laws implemented in Kentucky, Indiana
WFIE - Indiana
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July 1, 2025
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Several new laws are coming to the Tri-State that could leave a lasting impact on technology, public safety, and public health. In Kentucky, two bills became law on Friday regarding technology in schools. Senate Bill 181...
‘It’s going to be difficult’ Indianapolis plan to reduce traffic fatalities laid out
WFYI - Indiana
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June 30, 2025
The Indianapolis Vision Zero Task Force has released an initial plan to make the city safer for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. The proposal comes after months of community feedback. Health by Design gathered community response to develop the...
New law seeks to protect parents right in Indiana
WANE - Indiana
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July 1, 2025
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The 2025 Legislative Session in Indianapolis was dominated by headlines about Senate Bill One, but one bill authored in Northeast Indiana will also be enacted on July 1. "This is a really important bill," said State...
Man dies after ‘medical episode’ while in custody of Indiana DNR
WISH 8 - Indiana
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July 1, 2025
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WISH) — A 48-year-old man died after complaining of pain while in the custody of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources’ law enforcement division, the Indiana State Police said in a news release issued Monday. Shane Hedden,...
2 taken to hospital after crash on I-65 in Clark County
Wave 3 - Kentucky
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June 30, 2025
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash on I-65 South in Clark County, Indiana. Indiana State Police said the crash happened near the Clark-Scott County line around 4:30 p.m. when one vehicle left the roadway...
Hoosiers voice disapproval over increased cigarette tax in Indiana
WISH 8 - Indiana
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July 1, 2025
NIDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indiana cigarette tax will go from $1 to $3 on Tuesday, angering some Hoosiers who think this tax is too targeted. “That’s too much,” Laura Shenkins said. Many Hoosiers were not happy about the cigarette tax increase that...
Blankenbush calls for action on mental health restoration bill
North Country Leader - New York
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June 30, 2025
State Rep. Kenneth Blankenbush, District 117 | Official U.S. House headshotState Rep. Kenneth Blankenbush, District 117 | Official U.S. House headshot Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush has called for renewed attention to a legislative proposal aimed at...
Measles cases in Fayette and Woodford counties put Kentucky health officials on alert
WUKY - Kentucky
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June 30, 2025
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services says three measles cases were confirmed as part of a small cluster in Woodford County. That's now spread to Fayette County. The fourth was found in an individual exposed while traveling internationally....
Health Spotlight | Do your teeth have secret enemies?
WISH 8 - Indiana
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June 30, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — One in four U.S. adults age 20-64 have at least one untreated cavity and nearly half of U.S. adults have gum disease according to the Centers for Disease Control. Your diet is crucial to your teeth’s health but there are...
'Keep all the kids together': Tri-State triplets with medical challenges to get adopted
Local12 - Ohio
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GREEN TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKRC) – Playtime at the park requires an entire crew for triplets Davidson, Jamison, and Braison, plus their little brother, Waylon. Chasing after the rambunctious bunch are their grandma Amy, their mom Amber, and the home...