Centene targets Medicaid fraud red tape February 27, 2026 ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ Daily Dose Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 Centene urges CMS to cut red tape for Medicaid fraud crackdowns Centene urges CMS to cut red tape for Medicaid fraud crackdownsCentene wants the agency to empower Medicaid carriers to take matters into their own hands. Read more → ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ UnitedHealth closes $239M sale of 107 home care locations UnitedHealth closes $239M sale of 107 home care locationsBrightSpring Health Services completed the acquisition in December but disclosed the purchase this week. Read more → Why an Education Department loan proposal is worrying providers Why an Education Department loan proposal is worrying providersHealthcare employers say they're concerned about potential staffing pipeline problems and recruitment issues. Read more → SPONSORED CONTENT PROVIDED BY COMMERCE BANK What healthcare finance leaders should expect in 2026SPONSORED CONTENT PROVIDED BY COMMERCE BANK What healthcare finance leaders should expect in 2026 Explore the financial risks and opportunities healthcare organizations face in 2026, including reimbursement shifts, cost pressures and automation. Read more → Former Optum CEO leaving UnitedHealth Former Optum CEO leaving UnitedHealthCianfrocco worked at UnitedHealth Group for 24 years, most recently serving as executive vice president of governance, compliance and information security. Read more → How independent physicians are fighting back against rising costs How independent physicians are fighting back against rising costsThe costs of running a medical practice have increased, and providers say reimbursement rates aren't keeping up. Read more → UnitedHealth limits employees' raises to 2% this year UnitedHealth limits employees' raises to 2% this yearUnitedHealth's outlook in January signaled that revenue may decline this year for the first time since the 1980s. Read more → View Online | Customer Service | Privacy Policy | Manage Preferences | Unsubscribe Crain Communications Inc130 E. Randolph St. Suite 3200 | Chicago, IL, 60601 | United States ©2026 Modern Healthcare Share Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps Share Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps Comments
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