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Democrats Push for Stricter Medicaid Standards

Updated 2026-10-20 09:05 UTC 1 source Neutral

Senators are demanding stricter regulations on companies managing Medicaid systems, following a year-long inquiry into potential issues with these firms.

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A year after launching an inquiry into companies, including Deloitte, that receive billions in taxpayer dollars to build complex computer systems determining Medicaid eligibility, senators are urging the federal government to impose stricter rules.
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