News From Around the Web
> Insurers like L.A. Care Health Plan are investing in obesity and diabetes programs to prevent new generations from developing these chronic conditions in the future, according to Healthcare Payer News. Article
> Long-term care insurance carrier and Excellus affiliate MedAmerica saw lower net income but higher revenue in 2013, LifeHealthPro reported. Article
> States will have big differences in their uninsured rates as some governors and legislatures refuse to expand Medicaid, reported CNBC. Article
Healthcare Anti-Fraud News
> Deloitte's Michael E. Little shared expert advice on how special investigations units (SIU) can improve their anti-fraud casework in an exclusive interview with FierceHealthPayer: Anti-Fraud. Interview
> Michigan's Medicaid Home Help Program overpaid $160 million for services meant to keep elderly or disabled people out of costly care settings because of sloppy paperwork and lack of monitoring and follow-up by. Article
And Finally... Knock George H.W. Bush's socks off. Article