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January 31, 2024
FTC Complaint: Request for Investigation into Deloitte’s Texas Medicaid Eligibility System
Sarah Grusin, Elizabeth Edwards, Jane Perkins, Emily Paul, Emma Weil, John Davisson, and Grant Fergusson Cases, Letter, Comments
In a formal complaint filed January 31, the National Health Law Program (NHeLP), the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC), and Upturn urge the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate Deloitte due to inaccurate and unreliable Medicaid eligibility determinations resulting from the use of the company’s automated software in Texas.
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January 31, 2024
Explainer: FTC Complaint Requests Investigation into Deloitte’s Texas Medicaid Eligibility System
Elizabeth Edwards, Sarah Grusin, and Cassandra LaRose Case Explainer, Fact Sheet, Issue Brief
Hundreds of thousands of Texas Medicaid enrollees have been harmed by wrongful terminations and other errors in the state’s automated eligibility system developed by contractor Deloitte Consulting LLP (Deloitte), a new complaint to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleges. The complaint filed by the National Health Law Program (NHeLP),…
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December 5, 2023
NHeLP Comments on OMB Draft Artificial Intelligence Memorandum
Cassandra LaRose and Elizabeth Edwards Comments
In comments to OMB, NHeLP provides feedback on the draft memorandum titled "Advancing Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management for Agency Use of Artificial Intelligence. Comments highlight the need for accountability when AI is used in public benefits contexts.
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November 15, 2023
Comments on Section 504 Proposed Rules: Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in Health and Human Services
Jennifer Lav, Dania Douglas, Elizabeth Edwards, Charly Gilfoil, David Machledt, Madeline Morcelle, Carly Myers, Michelle Yiu, and Daniel Young Comments
NHeLP offered support and suggested critical ways to strengthen the first update to Section 504 regulations since 1977. The proposed regulations will help curtail disability discrimination in the provision of health care services and supports and child welfare services.
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September 21, 2023
NHeLP’s Comments on “Exploring Congress’ Framework for the Future of AI”
Cassandra LaRose and Elizabeth Edwards Comments
NHeLP submitted comments in response to Ranking Member Cassidy's Health, Education, Labor & Pensions white paper, "Exploring Congress Framework for the Future of AI." The comments highlight the need to expand consideration of Congressional action on AI to include all technology used to make decisions or assist in making…
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August 3, 2023
Recent Filing in Lawsuit Describes Medicaid Unwinding Harms in Tennessee
Sarah Grusin and Elizabeth Edwards Case Explainer, Fact Sheet, Issue Brief
Medicaid enrollees in Tennessee filed a lawsuit challenging the bureaucratic maze they have to navigate when trying to renew their Medicaid coverage under TennCare (Tennessee's Medicaid program). The case, A.M.C. v. Smith, was brought by the National Health Law Program, Tennessee Justice Center, National Center for Law & Economic Justice,…
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FTC Complaint: Request for Investigation into Deloitte’s Texas Medicaid Eligibility System

Explainer: FTC Complaint Requests Investigation into Deloitte’s Texas Medicaid Eligibility System

NHeLP Comments on OMB Draft Artificial Intelligence Memorandum

Comments on Section 504 Proposed Rules: Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in Health and Human Services

NHeLP’s Comments on “Exploring Congress’ Framework for the Future of AI”

Recent Filing in Lawsuit Describes Medicaid Unwinding Harms in Tennessee