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Trump Administration Targets 100 ACA Agents Over Fake Enrollments as CMS Warns 35% of Marketplace Signups Could Be Illegitimate

The Trump administration is sending notices of intent to 100 agents affiliated with the Affordable Care Act marketplace who allegedly violated the exchange’s standards of conduct by submitting insurance applications without recipients’ Social Security numbers or other identifying information, according to a report published Thursday by Fox Business.

Benzinga · Jul 31

Federal Prison Terms Handed Down in Kentucky Suboxone Clinic Case as the Last Defendant Is Sentenced

Three people were sentenced for a $4.8M fraud at Kentucky opioid clinics. Here is how patients can verify a treatment program is legitimate.

Medical Daily · Jul 31

Trump Officials Fight Court Bid To Exempt Terminally Ill Patients From Medicaid Work Requirements

A federal judge has allowed Medicaid work requirements to proceed, despite concerns they may force seriously ill individuals to prove their incapacity to retain health coverage.

International Business Times UK · Jul 31

UnitedHealth Just Gave Wall Street a Clearer Turnaround Signal

UnitedHealth Group's Q2 2026 results show improved margins, a lower medical cost ratio, and raised earnings guidance, signaling its turnaround from 2025's steep stock decline is gaining traction.

MarketBeat · Jul 30

CMS Projects Its Own Medicaid Tax Rule Will Cut Federal Spending by $246 Billion

CMS actuaries estimate its proposed rule limiting Medicaid provider taxes would cut federal spending by $246 billion over ten years.

Medical Daily · Jul 30

Ro Khanna Slams Trump’s Tariffs, Iran Policy and Tax Breaks— Says 'Trumponomics' Is Hitting American Families With $3,500 More in Annual Costs

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) accused President Donald Trump of increasing financial pressure on American households, claiming his administration’s policies have added thousands of dollars in annual costs for families.

Benzinga · Jul 30

Medicare Just Fined 14 Insurers as the Electronic Prior Authorization Deadline Approaches

CMS fined 14 Medicare plans $1.54 million and flagged prior authorization failures ahead of the January 2027 electronic exchange deadline.

Medical Daily · Jul 29

CMS Flags 50 Medicaid Providers in Data Sweep, Including Billing for Tests Patients Did Not Need

CMS says its Medicaid Fraud War Room flagged 50 providers and blocked $203 million. Here is what it means if your provider is on the list.

Medical Daily · Jul 29

Four States Now Activate Medicaid Before Jail Release as New Federal Law Pressures the Rest

Four states now enroll people in Medicaid before release from jail. H.R. 1 has forced three others to pause, and outcome data is not in yet.

Medical Daily · Jul 29

The Hospital That Delivers a Third of D.C.'s Babies Closed 11 Postpartum Beds Sunday

MedStar Washington Hospital Center closed a postpartum unit Sunday, cutting 11 beds. A council member cites 17 diversions this year.

Medical Daily · Jul 29