Gov. Tim Walz pitches changes to "transform" Minnesota's Medicaid that face unlikely future in Legislature

Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday proposed an overhaul of Minnesota's Medicaid system in the wake of high-profile cases of fraud in state programs. But the plan is poised to face big hurdles at the state Capitol where lawmakers would have to approve it and some are skeptical of the idea.
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What to expect as Tim Walz makes keynote speech at DNC

Democratic vice-presidential candidate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz does a stage check on the third day of the Democratic National Convention, in Chicago, Aug. 21, 2024. automation Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will have his big moment at the Democratic National ...
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Walz appointee tasked with helping implement fraud prevention program tells House committee his work is coming to an end

Six weeks or so on the job, Minnesota's Director of Program Integrity Tim O’Malley on Monday morning, told the House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight committee that his work was coming to an end soon.
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‘Stand up and fight': Read Tim Walz's full speech to the Democratic National Convention

Thank you, Vice President Kamala Harris, for putting your trust in me and for inviting me to be part of this incredible campaign. Thank you to President Joe Biden for four years of strong, historic leadership. And it is the honor of my life to accept your ...

Key points from Gov. Walz, Attorney General Ellison’s Congressional fraud hearing

Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison addressed fraud before congressional leaders on Wednesday morning.
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Minnesota Medicaid chief: Walz's overhaul plan would strengthen oversight

Gov. Tim Walz wants the Department of Human Services to take over much of the state’s Medicaid operations. State Medicaid director John Connolly tells MPR News the plan would improve transparency.