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Alleged co-conspirator in Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing died in federal custody by jumping to his death from prison’s upper level: report

Alleged co-conspirator in Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing died in federal custody by jumping to his death from prison’s upper level: report

The Accomplice in the Palm Springs Fertility Clinic Bombing Dies in Federal Custody The suspect involved in the…

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30 Lesson Plan Examples for Every Grade Level and Subject

30 Lesson Plan Examples for Every Grade Level and Subject

Learn more: Alphabet Letter Lesson Plan Elementary Lesson Plan Examples Elementary teachers have a lot on their plates,…

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Eliminating Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Medicaid My Administration has been relentlessly committed to rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse in Government programs to preserve and protect them for those who rely most on them. The Medicaid program was designed to be a program to compassionately provide taxpayer dollars to healthcare providers who offer care to the most vulnerable Americans. To keep payments reasonable, billable costs for such care were historically capped at the same level that healthcare providers could receive from Medicare. The State and Federal Governments jointly shared this cost burden to ensure those of lesser means did not go untreated. Under the Biden Administration, States and healthcare providers were permitted to game the system. For example, States “taxed” healthcare providers, but sent the same money back to them in the form of a “Medicaid payment,” which automatically unlocked for healthcare providers an additional “burden-sharing” payment from the Federal Government. Through this gimmick, the State could avoid contributing money toward Medicaid services, meaning the State no longer had a reason to be prudent in the amount of reimbursement provided. Instead of paying Medicare rates, many States that utilize these arrangements now pay the same healthcare providers almost three times the Medicare amount, a practice encouraged by the Biden Administration. These State Directed Payments have rapidly accelerated, quadrupling in magnitude over the last 4 years and reaching 0 billion in 2024 alone. This trajectory threatens the Federal Treasury and Medicaid’s long-term stability, and the imbalance between Medicaid and Medicare patients threatens to jeopardize access to care for our seniors. I pledged to protect and improve these important Government healthcare programs for those that rely on them. Seniors on Medicare and Medicaid recipients both deserve access to quality care in a system free from the fraud, waste, and abuse, that enriches the unscrupulous and jeopardizes the programs themselves. We will take action to continue to love and cherish the Medicare and Medicaid programs to ensure they are preserved for those who need them most. The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall therefore take appropriate action to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicaid, including by ensuring Medicaid payments rates are not higher than Medicare, to the extent permitted by applicable law. This memorandum is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person. DONALD J. TRUMP

Eliminating Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Medicaid My Administration has been relentlessly committed to rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse in Government programs to preserve and protect them for those who rely most on them. The Medicaid program was designed to be a program to compassionately provide taxpayer dollars to healthcare providers who offer care to the most vulnerable Americans. To keep payments reasonable, billable costs for such care were historically capped at the same level that healthcare providers could receive from Medicare. The State and Federal Governments jointly shared this cost burden to ensure those of lesser means did not go untreated. Under the Biden Administration, States and healthcare providers were permitted to game the system. For example, States “taxed” healthcare providers, but sent the same money back to them in the form of a “Medicaid payment,” which automatically unlocked for healthcare providers an additional “burden-sharing” payment from the Federal Government. Through this gimmick, the State could avoid contributing money toward Medicaid services, meaning the State no longer had a reason to be prudent in the amount of reimbursement provided. Instead of paying Medicare rates, many States that utilize these arrangements now pay the same healthcare providers almost three times the Medicare amount, a practice encouraged by the Biden Administration. These State Directed Payments have rapidly accelerated, quadrupling in magnitude over the last 4 years and reaching $110 billion in 2024 alone. This trajectory threatens the Federal Treasury and Medicaid’s long-term stability, and the imbalance between Medicaid and Medicare patients threatens to jeopardize access to care for our seniors. I pledged to protect and improve these important Government healthcare programs for those that rely on them. Seniors on Medicare and Medicaid recipients both deserve access to quality care in a system free from the fraud, waste, and abuse, that enriches the unscrupulous and jeopardizes the programs themselves. We will take action to continue to love and cherish the Medicare and Medicaid programs to ensure they are preserved for those who need them most. The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall therefore take appropriate action to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicaid, including by ensuring Medicaid payments rates are not higher than Medicare, to the extent permitted by applicable law. This memorandum is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person. DONALD J. TRUMP

MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES THE ADMINISTRATORS OF THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID…

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Manufacturing activity contracted in May as imports hit lowest level since 2009

Manufacturing activity contracted in May as imports hit lowest level since 2009

Economic activity in the US manufacturing sector continued to contract in May as imports tumbled to their lowest…

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Level Up Your Summer Style With a Scarf Skirt

Level Up Your Summer Style With a Scarf Skirt

The arrival of the first warm rays of sunshine after a long, cold winter always ignites a desire…

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Sea level will rise fast even if we limit global warming to 1.5°C

Sea level will rise fast even if we limit global warming to 1.5°C

Rising seas will threaten many coastal citiesHugh R Hastings/Getty Images Recent research indicates that limiting global warming to…

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‘Level Up’ by GAFFA Transports Us to an Uncanny Parking Garage — Colossal

‘Level Up’ by GAFFA Transports Us to an Uncanny Parking Garage — Colossal

GAFFA, a collective known for their unique blend of humor, irony, and interdisciplinary art forms, recently showcased their…

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Hit-and-run driver was going 83 mph with alcohol level nearly 3x the legal limit: prosecutors

Hit-and-run driver was going 83 mph with alcohol level nearly 3x the legal limit: prosecutors

Rasean Cummins (Chicago Police Department) Hit-and-Run Driver with High Blood Alcohol Level Causes Severe Injuries A recent incident…

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NASA Reveals ‘Higher Than Expected’ Sea Level Rise in 2024 : ScienceAlert

NASA Reveals ‘Higher Than Expected’ Sea Level Rise in 2024 : ScienceAlert

Sea Level Rise in 2024: A Surprising Cause In recent years, the issue of sea level rise has…

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Take Your Creative Practice to the Next Level With SVA Continuing Education — Colossal

Take Your Creative Practice to the Next Level With SVA Continuing Education — Colossal

Are you ready to elevate your artistic skills and take your creativity to the next level? Look no…

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12 Best Hair Dryers 2025 to Take Your Blowout to the Next Level

12 Best Hair Dryers 2025 to Take Your Blowout to the Next Level

When searching for the perfect hair dryer, it's important to consider all the factors just like when you're…

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Hidden Antarctic lakes could supercharge sea level rise

Hidden Antarctic lakes could supercharge sea level rise

The findings of this study shed light on the importance of considering subglacial water in Antarctic Ice Sheet…

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