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Medicaid Rollout Sparks Concerns in Oklahoma City

TLNA — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 22:07:55 +0000

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — TLNA delves into the rollout of SoonerSelect, Oklahoma’s new Medicaid managed care model, which has stirred significant debate since its implementation on Apr. 1. State lawmakers mandated this shift through Senate Bill 1337 in 2022, prompting a mixed reception two years later. Provider Concerns and Public Reaction During a recent press […]

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Oklahoma Medicaid Rollout Sparks Criticism Amid Provider Concerns

TLNA — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:27:00 +0000

Oklahoma City, OK — The rollout of SoonerSelect, Oklahoma’s new Medicaid managed care model, has sparked significant controversy since its launch on April 1. Senate Bill 1337, passed in 2022, mandated this transition overseen by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA). Concerns and Criticism Providers and stakeholders have voiced mounting concerns about SoonerSelect, arguing it […]

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Medicaid Management Changes in Oklahoma

TLNA — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 02:08:47 +0000

Recent shifts in Oklahoma’s Medicaid management have sparked concerns among healthcare providers and patients alike. Internal Email Reveals Efforts to Boost Morale An internal email obtained by NEWS.ORG 25 from the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) aimed to bolster employee morale amidst changes in Medicaid management. OHCA CEO Ellen Buettner released an agency-wide email emphasizing […]

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Medicaid Payments Resuming in Missouri: What You Need to Know

TLNA — Thu, 30 May 2024 23:55:42 +0000

After a three-year freeze due to the pandemic, Medicaid insurance payments are set to resume in Missouri, impacting thousands of vulnerable individuals across the state. Medicaid Programs Affected The reinstatement of payments will affect several Medicaid programs, including the CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program), Ticket to Work Program, and Spend Down Program. Implications for Recipients […]

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Tennessee Leads Nation with Free Diapers for Medicaid Families

TLNA — Thu, 23 May 2024 18:56:51 +0000

Tennessee Becomes First State to Provide Free Diapers to Medicaid Families NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee is pioneering a new initiative, set to roll out in August, offering free diapers to families enrolled in the state’s Medicaid program, becoming the first state in the nation to do so. What’s Offered? Families enrolled in TennCare, Tennessee’s Medicaid […]

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Arizona Medicaid Scandal Fallout: Sober Living Victims Find Redemption

TLNA — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 02:27:12 +0000

The repercussions of Arizona’s extensive Medicaid scandal are far from over, with vulnerable individuals struggling with addictions being displaced by the closure of sober living homes. The majority of victims, particularly Native Americans targeted by the American Indian Health Program, face allegations of fraud involving hundreds of Medicaid providers. Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System […]

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Arizona Behavioral Clinic Faces Evictions and Medicaid Fraud

TLNA — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 15:35:26 +0000

Eviction of 35 Residents Reveals Sober Living Crisis A complex of luxury condos in Mesa, originally intended for sober living, has been in the spotlight due to its impact on dozens of residents. Mesa Police disclosed that 35 individuals are in the process of being evicted from these condos. Although the specific reasons for the […]

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