Couple arrested in $745,000 Medicaid scam (Miami Herald)
A couple that owns two group homes, one in Miami and the other in Southwest Ranches, has been arrested on charges of defrauding the Florida Medicaid Program out of more than $745,000, according to state Attorney General Charlie Crist's office.

Medicaid kids more likely to be treated for obesity (USA Today)
Children covered by Medicaid are nearly six times more likely to be treated for severe obesity than children with private insurance, a research firm said.

Counties prepare to investigate Medicaid fraud (WRGB)
(Albany, NY - AP) A new computer program that found 13 million dollars in questionable Medicaid claims in Rockland County now has county officials statewide prepared to uncover widespread fraud.