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PIRG report says expect more fraud if Florida privatizes Medicaid listen

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Tags: PIRG, Health Insurance, WellCare, Corporate Greed, People over Profits

The Florida Public Interest Research Group, or PIRG, released a report that outs many healthcare companies for their fraudulent business practices. A group of advocates protested in front of WellCare in Tampa because they were recently sued by the state.

WellCare is a private company that manages state-funded healthcare. But they aren’t the only game in town. Florida is seeking a waiver that would completely privatize Medicaid. ...