Minneapolis and St. Paul’s Week In Review:Twin Cities and Minnesota news this week covers three major stories: the Minnesota Department of Human Services disenrolled over 3,400 Medicaid providers flagged as high-risk, disrupting care for vulnerable patients; a key Feeding Our Future fraud suspect landed on the FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudsters list; and St. Paul’s Grand Old Day and Prince birthday celebrations energized the metro’s cultural scene.
Twin Cities Headlines: Medicaid Purge, FBI Fraud Alert & Twin Cities Culture
Twin Cities and Minnesota news this week spans health care disruption, federal fraud accountability, and a celebration of local culture. Whether you rely on Medicaid services, followed the massive Feeding Our Future case, or spent time at Paisley Park, this week hit close to home for many residents.
Here is a breakdown of three stories shaping the metro right now.
Over 3,400 Medicaid Providers Disenrolled in Minnesota
What the Department of Human Services Did
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) terminated or disenrolled more than 3,400 Medicaid providers classified as high-risk. The move is part of a broader effort to reduce fraud and improve program integrity across the state…