Medicaid payment halt leaves thousands without care as Fishing Point, state clash over fraud probe

By Yiqing Wang/WHRO

Weeks after Fishing Point Healthcare paused services, Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones said the city is working with state agencies to ensure patients continue receiving care.

Fishing Point Healthcare had been serving more than 4,000 Medicaid patients before suspending operations as a result of an ongoing fraud investigation by Virginia’s Department of Medical Assistance Services.

Jones said they are trying to stabilize access by working with Newport News Fire Department and community pharmacy buses as patients search for new care options…

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