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NTD News Today Full Broadcast (Feb. 13)
3+ hour ago (190+ words) Inflation dropped to 2.4% in January, down from 2.7% in December and not too far from the Federal Reserve's 2% target. Inflation dropped to 2.4 percent in January, down from 2.7 percent in December and not too far from the Federal Reserve's 2 percent target. Core…...
Lawmakers Say Medicare, Medicaid Fraud Is Common Around The Country
1+ week, 2+ day ago (56+ words) House lawmakers say that Medicare and Medicaid fraud isn't an issue just in Minnesota, it's common around the country. House lawmakers say that Medicare and Medicaid fraud isn't an issue just in Minnesota, it's common around the country. Rep. John…...
REPLAY: Tech Companies Pledge $600 Million to Support Medicaid System Improvements: CMS
2+ week, 1+ day ago (157+ words) REPLAY: Tech Companies Pledge $600 Million to Support Medicaid System Improvements: CMS'NTD News The leadership of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, holds a press conference at 9:15 a.m. ET on Jan....
Dr. Oz Flags Potential Fraud at Former Minnesota Factory Housing 400 Medicaid Businesses
2+ week, 5+ day ago (266+ words) Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), said on Jan. 23 that a building in Minnesota, which used to be a linen factory, is housing 400 Medicaid-billing businesses. "Behind me is the Griggs Midway building. It…...
Simple Tips to Save Money on Health Care
4+ week, 1+ day ago (45+ words) Simple Tips to Save Money on Health Care'NTD News For many families, even those with decent health insurance, medical bills can be costly and confusing. NTD received helpful tips and tricks from Lawrence Sprung, founder of Mitlin Financial and author…...
As Welfare State Grows, Potential for Fraud Grows: Economist and Public Policy Analyst
1+ mon, 12+ hour ago (108+ words) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is putting into motion new efforts to combat fraud, such as investigating money services businesses, or MSB's, in Minnesota and announcing an upcoming IRS Fraud Task Force. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is putting into motion new…...
Medicaid Will ‘Claw Back’ Fraud Funds From Minnesota: Agency Head
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (485+ words) Minnesota will feel an "increasing vise grip of financial penalties" to help make up for taxpayer dollars lost to fraud, Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service, said Jan. 6. His agency is auditing all 14 Medicaid programs…...
Drugmakers Raise Prices on 350 Medications Despite Trump Administration Pressure
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (537+ words) The pharmaceutical industry is moving forward with price increases on hundreds of medications heading into 2026, even as the Trump administration has intensified its push for cost reductions. At least 350 branded drugs will see price hikes on Jan. 1, according to data…...
Considering an 'Alternative' Health Care Plan? Here's What You Need to Know
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (325+ words) While Congress continues to debate Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidy extensions, time is running short as the Jan. 15, 2026, deadline draws near, and as millions of Americans risk having to pay soaring prices for health insurance next year. That's a big…...
Paragon Health Institute President Breaks Down Findings on Obamacare Subsidy Fraud
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (107+ words) An Obamacare sign is displayed outside an insurance agency in Miami, Florida, on November 12, 2025. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Healthcare remains the main battlefront in Congress. Democrats want to continue to fund Obamacare subsidies, while Republicans feel that the system must…...