Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

Popular Topics
Explore By Region
Minnesota must pause 13 high-risk Medicaid enrollments to curb rapid payment growth, despite low fraud rates.
The federal government has directed Minnesota to pause new enrollments in 13 high-risk Medicaid provider categories, citing concerns over rapid growth in payments that outpace beneficiary use.
This move, part of a broader fraud prevention effort, follows a CMS review showing Minnesota’s improper payment rate at 2.1% to 2.3%, well below the national average of 6.1%.
The temporary moratorium, allowed under the Affordable Care Act, aims to improve program integrity and may lead to increased audits and compliance scrutiny.
While Minnesota is appealing a related $2 billion funding threat, the state has implemented reforms including provider audits, licensure requirements, and pre-payment reviews.
The findings, based on billing and medical record comparisons, reflect strong internal controls but underscore ongoing efforts to strengthen oversight.
Minnesota debe suspender 13 inscripciones de alto riesgo de Medicaid para frenar el rápido crecimiento de pagos, a pesar de las bajas tasas de fraude.