Medicaid inspector general flags suspected fraud, system failures and millions in potential savings The Office of the Medicaid Inspector General told the House Health and Human Services Committee it has identified 62 likely fraudulent cases in the pregnant‑woman Medicaid program and broader system gaps — including missed HCBS functional assessments and duplicate payments — that could affect millions of dollars in state spending.

New audits reveal alarming fraud in Kansas' pregnant-woman Medicaid program, with potential savings running into millions due to systemic failures.

Get the details!

#KS #ProgramIntegrity #KansasMedicaid #SystemicImprovements #HealthcareFraud #CitizenPortal

Governor establishes New Mexico's Office of Child Advocate to enhance child welfare oversight Governor appoints state child advocate to oversee critical child welfare issues in New Mexico

New Mexico is taking a bold step to protect its most vulnerable citizens by proposing a new Office of Child Advocate to tackle severe abuse and neglect head-on.

Click to read more!

#NM #ChildProtection #CitizenPortal #NewMexicoChildWelfare #VulnerableChildren #SystemicImprovements

Commissioner of Children and Families to study welfare improvements Commissioner to report findings on children's welfare policy changes by January 2026

Connecticut lawmakers are gearing up to transform the lives of vulnerable children in state custody with a groundbreaking study on welfare improvements.

Learn more here

#CT #ChildWelfare #CitizenPortal #SystemicImprovements #PolicyReform

Oregon Long Term Care Ombudsman highlights systemic failures after tragic resident death Oregon's Long Term Care Ombudsman advocates for residents' rights amid systemic care facility failures.

A tragic incident in Oregon's long-term care facilities has sparked urgent calls for better safety measures and advocacy for vulnerable residents.

Learn more here

#OR #CareFacilitySafety #ResidentAdvocacy #SystemicImprovements