Medicaid

  • Chronic Disease Management Provider To Pay $14.9M To Resolve Alleged False Claims

    Bluestone Physician Services Settles $14.9 Million Fraud Allegations: A Legal Overview Bluestone Physician Services of Florida LLC, Bluestone Physician Services, P.A., and Bluestone National LLC have agreed to a $14,902,000 settlement to resolve allegations of fraudulent billing practices. The entities, operating in Florida, Minnesota, and Wisconsin respectively, were accused of knowingly submitting improper claims for…

  • Florida Passes Law Allowing Doctors To Perform C-Sections Outside Hospitals

    Florida has made a groundbreaking move by becoming the first state to legalize the performance of cesarean sections (C-sections) outside of hospital settings. This decision, propelled by a private equity-owned physicians group, aims to provide pregnant women with more affordable options and a more intimate birthing experience. The legislation, signed into law this spring, permits…

  • Controversy Surrounds State Medicaid Offices’ Decision To Target Dead People’s Homes To Recoup Healthcare Costs

    Every state is required by the federal government to recover money from the assets of deceased individuals who relied on Medicaid for long-term care in their final years. While proponents argue it ensures fiscal responsibility, critics decry the practice as cruel and ineffective. Sandy LoGrande, 57, was shocked when Massachusetts billed her $177,000 for her…

  • Key Developments On LGBTQ+ Rights Across the US: Legal Settlements, Legislative Actions, and Lawsuits

    Several significant developments unfolded last week across various states in the ongoing national debate surrounding LGBTQ+ rights. From legal settlements in Florida to legislative actions in Arkansas and lawsuits in Georgia, the landscape of LGBTQ+ rights continues to evolve. Legal Settlement in Florida: Clarification on LGBTQ+ Issues in Schools Florida reached a legal settlement regarding…