COLUMBUS — Indictments filed this week by the office of Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson accuse 18 Medicaid providers of stealing more than $355,000 from the government healthcare program for the needy. “No matter the scale, Medicaid fraud is a crime against taxpayers and the Ohioans who rely on the program for their medical care,” […]
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State Auditor: Thousands of ineligible Ohioans enrolled in Medicaid programs
COLUMBUS — Ohioans who do not meet eligibility requirements to receive health care and related assistance continue to receive those benefits, a recent review of the Medicaid program by the Auditor of State’s Office determined. In fact, 3 percent of those sampled had resources beyond those allowed, including several people who had more than a […]
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Trump: $3.15 million to expand pharmacy connectivity throughout rural Ohio communities
The Trump Administration announced Wednesday that $3.15 million investment is being delivered to strengthen pharmacy connectivity and improve care across rural communities in Ohio through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The investments will connect independent and retail pharmacies, federally qualified health centers, and outpatient hospital pharmacies across Ohio’s 73 rural counties to improve […]
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Couple who previously lived in Powell indicted in $9.3 million Medicaid scheme
COLUMBUS — A former central Ohio couple faces 12 felony charges for allegedly defrauding Ohio’s Medicaid program of $9.3 million by billing for services that were never provided, Attorney General Andy Wilson announced Wednesday. “It’s important to remember that these are your tax dollars being stolen,” Wilson said. “We are committed to rooting out Medicaid […]
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Ohio AG: 6 Medicaid providers facing fraud, theft charges of a combined $326K
COLUMBUS — Indictments filed this month by the office of Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson accuse six Medicaid providers of stealing a combined $326,824 from the government healthcare program for the needy. “Medicaid fraud steals from taxpayers and vulnerable Ohioans,” Wilson said. “If you try to cheat this program, you will be held accountable.” The […]
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AFP-OH urges action on Medicaid accountability reforms in Ohio
COLUMBUS – Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) testified Wednesday before the Ohio House Medicaid Committee in support of House Bill 795, legislation aimed at strengthening oversight, increasing transparency, and preventing fraud within Ohio’s Medicaid program. AFP-OH State Director Donovan O’Neil delivered proponent testimony, noting that AFP-OH raised concerns about Medicaid accountability more than a year ago and previously […]
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Eight indicted in Ohio Medicaid fraud, nursing home theft cases
COLUMBUS — Indictments filed this month by the office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost accuse five Medicaid providers of stealing a combined $542,176 from the government health-care program for the needy. Three additional people face charges for allegedly stealing from nursing home residents. “Caregivers are meant to protect the vulnerable, not exploit them,” Yost […]
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Ohio governor announces new Medicaid fraud prevention initiatives
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced Wednesday that he is implementing several new fraud prevention initiatives to strengthen and build-upon long-standing efforts to fight fraud, waste, and abuse in the Ohio Medicaid system. “Ohio has long been a national leader in fighting Medicaid fraud. Ohio has one of the best Medicaid Fraud Control units […]
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Ohio Attorney General: 10 Medicaid providers facing fraud, theft charges
COLUMBUS — In indictments filed this week by the office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, 10 Medicaid providers are accused of stealing a combined $1.9 million from the government health-care program for the needy. Nine home health aides and one provider of home-delivered meals face varying felony charges of Medicaid fraud and theft for […]
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Columbus doctor gets 2-year prison term for $1.5 million Medicaid fraud case
COLUMBUS — A former Columbus doctor was sentenced this morning to 24 months in prison for fraudulently billing $1.5 million to Medicaid, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced. “This ex-physician went from healing to stealing and earned himself a stiff dose of justice,” Yost said. “Great work by our Medicaid Fraud Control Unit to hold […]