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flag Minnesota must pause 13 high-risk Medicaid enrollments to curb rapid payment growth, despite low fraud rates.

flag 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. flag 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%. flag The temporary moratorium, allowed under the Affordable Care Act, aims to improve program integrity and may lead to increased audits and compliance scrutiny. flag While Minnesota is appealing a related $2 billion funding threat, the state has implemented reforms including provider audits, licensure requirements, and pre-payment reviews. flag The findings, based on billing and medical record comparisons, reflect strong internal controls but underscore ongoing efforts to strengthen oversight.

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