Medicaid

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Medicaid Funding Ban on Planned Parenthood in Major Legal Win

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BOSTON — A federal judge has temporarily halted a provision in President Donald Trump’s major domestic policy bill that sought to restrict Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood for one year. U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani issued the ruling on Monday, granting a request for a temporary restraining order in response to a lawsuit brought by the reproductive health organization. In her decision, Judge Talwani stated that there was sufficient cause to grant the emergency request from Planned Parenthood. The ruling comes as part of an ongoing legal dispute challenging the constitutionality of the funding cut, … Read more

"Trump and Texas Republicans Celebrate ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Amidst Democratic Opposition: Major Tax Cuts and Medicaid Changes on the Table"

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Washington, D.C. — The Fourth of July weekend saw President Trump and congressional Republicans celebrating the passage of what they termed the “big, beautiful bill.” The legislation, which the President signed into law at the White House on July 4, has been met with a mix of jubilation from Republican lawmakers and staunch opposition from Democrats. All Texas Republicans in the House, as well as Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, supported the legislation, while Democratic lawmakers universally opposed it, labeling it “one ugly bill.” The legislative process involved extensive negotiations among Republicans, culminating in … Read more

Dartmouth Health and Other NH Hospitals Launch Legal Battle Against State Over Controversial Medicaid Tax

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Concord, N.H. — Dartmouth Health, alongside other prominent hospital groups in New Hampshire, has initiated a legal battle against the state over what they claim are unconstitutional practices related to the Medicaid Enhancement Tax (MET). Hospitals assert that the tax, which was first implemented in the 1990s, unfairly burdens them financially. They argue that while the tax is designed to attract federal matching funds for Medicaid, the formula for redistributing these taxes is flawed, disproportionately impacting certain hospitals. Filed this past Tuesday, the lawsuit includes Dartmouth Health and its affiliates, Concord Hospital with its affiliates, … Read more

Former Arkansas Psychiatrist Seeks Trial Delay Amid Charges of Medicaid Fraud and Rising Legal Battles

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PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. — A former prominent psychiatrist is awaiting a judicial decision on his request for a rescheduled trial after being accused of Medicaid fraud, marking yet another twist in a case that continues to garner significant attention. Brian Hyatt, previously the director of Northwest Medical’s Behavioral Health unit and a former Arkansas State Medical Board member, faces allegations that could lead to serious legal ramifications. Arrested in 2023, Hyatt is dealing with two counts under the Medicaid Fraud Act while maintaining his innocence. The charges stem from an informant’s claims who alleged unethical … Read more