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Eureka Leader - July 30

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Ten candidates seek to oust Baumgartner in Washington's CD5 race

  • By Andrew Rice | The Center Square
  • 21 hrs ago

(The Center Square) - Ten Candidates in eastern Washington are challenging Rep. Michael Baumgartner in Washington’s easternmost congressional district.

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Four plead guilty as Minnesota Medicaid fraud convictions mount

  • By Elyse Apel | The Center Square
  • Updated Jul 28, 2026

(The Center Square) – Fallout from widespread fraud in Minnesota continues to play out in both state and federal courts.

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Healthcare fraud in California has made Medi-Cal "fiscally unsustainable"

  • By Robert Matteson | The Center Square
  • Jul 24, 2026

(The Center Square) - Following the Trump Administration’s pause on Medicaid funds in the state of California bover fraud concerns, government watchdogs are saying that Medicaid in the state has become “fiscally unsustainable.”

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Nursing home resident advocates warn of growing crisis as Festus Manor closes

  • By Paula Vasan 5 On Your Side
  • Dec 3, 2024

Missouri faces a troubling trend as multiple large nursing homes in the state have closed within the past year, displacing residents.

Festus doctor pays $1.2 million for false federal health care claims
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Festus doctor pays $1.2 million for false federal health care claims

  • Leader staff
  • Jun 13, 2024

Dr. Nehal Modh, owner of Progressive Pain Management (PPM) in Festus, has reached a settlement with the U.S. government to repay money he and …

County doctor recognized for three decades on mental health board
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County doctor recognized for three decades on mental health board

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Jun 4, 2024
  • 4 min to read

Jefferson County physician Steven Crawford has resigned from the Jefferson County Community Mental Health Fund Board (JCCMHFB) after serving 3…

JCHD’s dental vans fill a need  for Medicaid patients
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JCHD’s dental vans fill a need for Medicaid patients

  • By Teresa Inserra
  • May 23, 2023

Since its inception about 18 years ago, the Jefferson County Health Department’s mobile dental services program has been growing, and right no…

Gannon bill would extend postpartum medical care for low-income mothers
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Gannon bill would extend postpartum medical care for low-income mothers

  • By Steve Taylor
  • Feb 17, 2023

Medical coverage for new mothers with low incomes in Missouri would be extended under legislation state Sen. Elaine Gannon (R-De Soto) has sponsored.

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 2: Medicaid expansion on ballot
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CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 2: Medicaid expansion on ballot

  • Jul 22, 2020

The Leader concludes its Voters Guide for the Aug. 4 primary election. To assist an expected high number of people who will cast absentee and …

Update: Mercy opening coronavirus testing site in Hillsboro on Thursday
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Update: Mercy opening coronavirus testing site in Hillsboro on Thursday

  • By Katelynn Mary Skaggs
  • Mar 24, 2020

Jefferson County residents who are experiencing COVID-19 coronavirus symptoms will have a testing site close by, beginning Thursday (March 26).

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