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Special Medicaid Contract Threatens California Reforms

02/04/2022

The deal would allow a health plan in California to limit new enrollment, which other health plans say will leave them covering most of the costliest Medicaid beneficiaries.

The deal would allow a health...

02/04/2022

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Medi-Cal Rx Program Disrupted After Centene Acquisition

04/08/2022

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Low-income Californians experienced disruptions to customer service and prescription refills after Medi-Cal management was shifted to the private sector.

Low-income Californians...

04/08/2022

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California Lawmakers Push to Tighten Licensing Rules for Nursing Homes

05/16/2022

Samantha Young ;

After nursing home residents suffered as a result of the pandemic, California lawmakers are considering several proposals including changes to nursing home licensing rules.

After nursing home residents...

05/16/2022

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Centene to Pay $166 Million to Texas in Medicaid Drug Pricing Settlement

09/22/2022

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Samantha Young ;

Texas claimed Centene Corp's pharmacy benefit manager overcharged the state's Medicaid program for pharmacy services and prescription drugs.

Texas claimed Centene Corp's...

09/22/2022

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