Woodstock resident Susan Handelsman, a nurse with extremely good analytical skills, has attended probably more Valley Hi Nursing Home Operating Board meeting than any non-member, offers these observations. Below she distills her observations. Original intent at VH is irrelevant, how … Continue reading
Category Archives: Medicaid
A continuation of the analysis of the current situation in Illinois by WirePoints: Fact 11 11. Medicaid crowd out. Medicaid costs continued to balloon as the number of Illinoisans enrolled in the program jumped by 60 percent – or more than 1 million people … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Dan McConchie and State Rep. Peter Breen: Rep. Peter Breen & Sen. Dan McConchie File Legislation to Ban Use of Taxpayer Funds for Elective Abortions SPRINGFIELD… Today, State Representative Peter Breen (R-Lombard) and State Senator … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Governor Announces Medicaid Managed Care Reboot Goal of program is to offer enhanced care at sustainable costs, cover more beneficiaries, strengthen quality control and improve coordination of services CHICAGO – Governor Bruce Rauner, … Continue reading
Maybe it would be a good idea if Jack Franks really does withdraw from his race for State Representative. I remember the vote he cast against Medicaid Reform back in 2012. The Chicago Tribune ran an editorial about the vote … Continue reading
Let’s say you’re running a local governmental entity that is an enterprise fund. In other words, it’s supposed to break even. It’s supposed to bring in enough money in taxes and fees to prevent its needing a subsidy from another … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Peter Roskam: President Obama Signs Roskam, Carney Medicare Fraud Provisions Into Law WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Peter Roskam (R-IL) and Congressman John Carney (D-DE) released the following statements after President Obama signed into law H.R. 2, … Continue reading
From Congressman Randy Hultgren: Hultgren Takes on Medicare and Medicaid Waste, Fraud and Abuse This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Medicare and Medicaid social safety net programs. More than 50 million disabled Americans and seniors rely on Medicare … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Randy Hultgren: Combating Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Medicare and Medicaid with the PRIME Act Washington, DC – In an effort to combat waste, fraud, and abuse in the Medicare and Medicaid programs, U.S. Representative … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: ILLINOIS HOSPICE EXECUTIVE CHARGED WITH FEDERAL HEALTH CARE FRAUD FOR ALLEGEDLY FALSELY ELEVATING LEVEL OF PATIENTS’ CARE CHICAGO — An owner of an Illinois hospice company was charged with federal health care … Continue reading
Reprinted with the permission of For the Good of Illinois. The person who called my attention to this says it is the best charity for McHenry County residents. FACT: The Quinn administration has targeted state employees and managers inside his … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Pam Althoff: Senate Week in Review: April 1 – 5, 2013 SPRINGFIELD, IL – Despite the state’s ongoing credit woes, improved market conditions allowed Illinois to achieve a near record-low interest rate on construction … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: NINE DEFENDANTS, INCLUDING TWO OWNERS OF A HOME HEALTH CARE AGENCY AND TWO PHYSICIANS, INDICTED FOR ALLEGEDLY PAYING AND RECEIVING KICKBACKS FOR MEDICARE PATIENT REFERRALS CHICAGO — Two owners of a home … Continue reading
Monday another mailing from “Independent” Dee Beaubien arrived in 52nd State Rep. District mailboxes. It was again financed by House Speaker Mike Madigan’s Illinois Democratic Party. This oversized post card takes on Medicaid fraud, which has been at the 10% … Continue reading
When I opened my mailbox Saturday, what did appear but another big postcard from the man who wants to be my future Congressman, Peter Roskam. You can see it below: … Continue reading
The Skinners get back from vacation and what appeared in the mailbox? Along with the other accumulated mail were two postcards from Congressman Peter Roskam, the incumbent in the current 6th Congressional District who seeks to represent the newly-Madiganized 6th … Continue reading
The State is in a fiscal pit brought on, I would argue, by far too many people not willing to vote, “No.” Perhaps someone other than I voted “No” more often in the Illinois General Assembly, but I doubt it. … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Mike Tryon: Tryon Votes to Cut $1.6 Billion from Medicaid SPRINGFIELD – Members of the Illinois House took historic action on Thursday to cut nearly $1.6 billion from the State’s $11 billion Medicaid program. … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: CHICAGO AREA MAN CHARGED IN $1 MILLION MEDICARE FRAUD SCHEME CHICAGO — A south suburban resident who purported to provide psychotherapy services to Medicare patients was charged with participating in a $1 … Continue reading
A press release from Cliff Surges, who is running against Karen McConnaughay for the State Senate in south central McHenry County and Kane County: Cliff Surges calls for Medicaid system reform as Illinois heads for crisis The present facts of … Continue reading