State comptroller report suggests New Jersey consider withholding over $100M a year in Medicaid payments to nursing homes that never improve their low ratings.
A pain management doctor, who also specializes in anesthesia, with practices in Central and South Jersey has been charged by U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito for his alleged role in a multi-million billing fraud scheme.
More than $50 million in new fees would be collected to offset opioid spending and Medicaid for people who don't get health coverage from their employers.
Large companies whose workers get health coverage through Medicaid would start paying the state $150 per worker per year, under Gov. Phil Murphy's budget.
State is being pressed to increase Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements along with the $15 minimum wage, or patients will pay more or providers could close.