News For: michigan MedicaidKids in Medicaid have more tooth decay: study An estimated 6.5 million U.S. children cared for through the Medicaid public health insurance program have untreated tooth decay, according to a report released on Wednesday. Medicaid funds on chopping block For Medicaid, it's a double whammy. With the economy foundering and unemployment ticking up, about 8,300 more Utahns have turned to Medicaid for health insurance since August 2007. Michigan med device exec sentenced in Boston Associated Press - September 24, 2008 8:54 PM ET BOSTON - A federal judge in Boston has sentenced the president of a Michigan medical device company to three years' probation for... Former owner of Portsmouth company gets 13 months for Medicaid fraud NORFOLK The former owner of a Portsmouth medical equipment supply company was sentenced today to 13 months in federal prison after admitting that she defrauded Medicaid of more than $100,000 by filing 1,500 fraudulent billing claims with the government. Medicaid funds on chopping block Posted: 8:46 PM- For Medicaid, it's a double whammy. With the economy foundering and unemployment ticking up, about 8,300 more Utahns have turned to Medicaid for health insurance since August 2007. Kids in Medicaid have more tooth decay: study WASHINGTON Reuters - An estimated 6.5 million U.S. children cared for through the Medicaid public health insurance program have untreated tooth decay, according to a report released on Wednesday. Mercy plans around Medicare cut Beginning Oct. 1, Medicare and Medicaid will no longer pay for medical care if patients get an infection while they're being treated at a hospital. Executive sentenced in Serono fraud case The president of a medical device company was sentenced Wednesday to three years probation and fined $10,000 for plotting with Swiss-based Serono Laboratories to increase sales of an AIDS drug by manipulating a test for AIDS patients. CMU board approves creation of medical school ������ There's no doubt about it -- Central Michigan University will establish a medical school. Mental health groups make final push for parity Many people battling addiction or suffering from mental health problems could get better health insurance coverage under legislation that has widespread, bipartisan support but still faces some hurdles before getting to President Bush for his signature. |




