We are exiting end of the year. I am thinking one of many more to come. Anyone know how many members and employees we have in LA?
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Now the acquisition attempt of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana makes sense. Pete would have been among friends and added a couple more watches to his collection.
In Louisiana there was a big sweep and arrests at the beginning of the month and now Elevance is quickly exiting. Coincidence???
"Louisiana recently announced a statewide sweep resulting in 21 arrests for Medicaid fraud and patient mistreatment, led by Attorney General Liz Murrill’s newly elevated Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU). Investigations focus on false billings, fake CPR records, and personal care attendants claiming funds for unprovided services.
Key Enforcement and Statistics Recent Sweep: 21 individuals were arrested across multiple parishes (including Rapides, Ouachita, and Caddo) for billing fraud and patient neglect.
Overall Metrics: Since taking office, the Attorney General’s office has charged or indicted 95 individuals, secured 105 convictions, and won over $73 million in court-ordered restitution.
State Agency Action: The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Program Integrity Unit reviewed over 4,200 complaints, recovering more than $9 million in overpayments and penalties while dropping over 100 providers from the program.
Whoa
Is this public information?