Calif. Top State in Recouping Funds From Medicaid Fraud

California recouped $388.26 million from Medicaid fraud and patient abuse cases in fiscal year 2011, according to an HHS Office of the Inspector General report. The amount is the most recovered by any state that year. FierceHealthcare, HHS OIG report summary.

San Diego Seeks Ways To Manage Frequent Users of Emergency Services

San Diego officials are working to address the frequent use of emergency services by a largely homeless population. According to experts, frequent emergency service users need access to better coordinated health care and more permanent housing options. U-T San Diego.

Federal, State Officials Investigate SCAN Health Plan for Overbilling

SCAN Health Plan is being investigated by state and federal authorities for allegedly double-billing Medi-Cal and Medicare for treating the same pool of patients and intentionally hiding its actions. SCAN recently set aside $125 million for resolving the allegations. California Watch.

Field Poll: Eating Habits, Inactivity Cited as Top Children's Health Risks

A Field Poll finds that 48% of likely state voters say the top health risks to children are unhealthy diets and a lack of exercise. The poll also finds that 73% of voters believe it is communities' responsibility to address childhood obesity. Sacramento Bee, San Francisco Chronicle.

Obama Seeks To Clarify Remarks on High Court's Health Reform Law Case

Yesterday, President Obama attempted to clarify his previous remarks that it would be "unprecedented" for the Supreme Court to strike down the federal health reform law. Obama said he believes the justices "take their responsibilities very seriously." The Hill's "Healthwatch" et al.

Kim Dempsey of NCB Capital Impact Discusses Ways To Boost Capacity of Community Clinics

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Legislators Take Fast Look at 'De-link' Plan

A legislative committee yesterday questioned a proposal to "de-link" some provisions of the Coordinated Care Initiative and to expand the role of the Department of Finance in the state's plans for covering Californians eligible for Medicare and Medi-Cal.

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Consumer Group Criticizes Exchange Rates for Being High

Jones Wants Anthem Excluded From Small Business Exchange

House GOP Questions IRS About Seizure of Health Records in Calif.

County, State Officials Reach Agreement on Expanding Medi-Cal

Lawmakers OK Spending Plan, Medi-Cal Expansion Legislation

California Law Reduces Medical Bills for Uninsured, Study Finds

Jones Wants Anthem Excluded From Small Business Exchange

Consumer Group Criticizes Exchange Rates for Being High

U.S. Senators Ask HHS To Review California Exchange Disclosure

Lawmakers Join Rally Against 10% Cut to Medi-Cal Reimbursements

Medi-Cal Dental Coverage Partially Restored

Plan for Autism Medi-Cal Benefit Rejected

Consumer Group Criticizes Exchange Rates for Being High

Yamada Takes a Lonely Stand on ADHC Bill

Blue Shield Might Win L.A. City Worker Contract Over Anthem