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Governor signs bill moving Medicaid Fraud Control Unit from DHHR to AG's office
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice has signed a bill that will move the state's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit to the state Attorney General's office. Senate Bill 318 was signed into law earlier this week. Attorney General Patrick Morrisey praised the move, calling it "a bold step that will significantly strengthen the state’s fight against Medicaid fraud." -
Bill moving Medicaid Fraud Control Unit to AG's office awaits governor's signature
On March 7, the House of Delegates voted 58-42 to pass Senate Bill 318. It would move the state’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit from the state Department of Health and Human Resources to the Attorney General’s office. -
Senate passes bill that would move Medicaid Fraud Control Unit to AG's office
CHARLESTON — The state Senate has passed a bill that would move the state's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit to be housed in the state Attorney General's office. On a 26-8 vote, the Senate voted Feb. 27 to pass Senate Bill 318. The bill now will go to the House of Delegates, where a similar bill already was introduced. -
Morrisey wants control of Medicaid fraud unit moved from DHHR to AG's office
CHARLESTON — A state Senate bill would move West Virginia’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit from the Department of Health and Human Resources to the Attorney General’s office. -
Mother suing DHHS and staff, charging negligence
A mother is suing the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (HHS), HHS Secretary Bill Crouch, Lori Williams, Jenifer Pigott and Ashley Smith, citing alleged negligence, violation of due process rights, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and more. -
Morrisey seeks to help educate medical providers on human trafficking
HUNTINGTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has been providing surgeons and residents training to target and reduce human trafficking in West Virginia. -
State Supreme Court administrator Johnson resigns; Allen steps in
State Supreme Court administrator Johnson resigns; Allen steps in -
DEA announces proposed rule to reduce opioid supply
CHARLESTON — As a result of a lawsuit filed by West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has announced a proposed rule to reduce the oversupply of opioid painkillers and end pill dumping in West Virginia. -
Anti-sex trafficking bill backed by Morrisey signed into law
CHARLESTON —West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey backed federal legislation aimed at combating online sex trafficking as part of his broader focus on better identifying and ending human trafficking in the Mountain State. -
West Virginia sues DEA, reforms national drug policy
CHARLESTON – Every aspect of the pharmaceutical supply chain bears responsibility for the havoc and senseless death unleashed upon West Virginia – and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is no exception. -
Morrisey moves to suspend lawsuit against DEA
CHARLESTON – Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has moved to suspend a December lawsuit filed against the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration after receiving a federal directive given to the DEA from U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions. -
Attorney General, others discuss national opioid fight
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions and six other attorneys generals to discuss a new plan to combat the nation’s opioid epidemic. -
Attorney general holds course to educate public about human trafficking
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office recently held an educational course on human trafficking in Wheeling as part of the office's efforts to “take the lead in combating this emerging crime." -
Morrisey leads new effort to combat human trafficking in state
CHARLESTON – Human trafficking has become a major problem, but Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is taking steps to combat it in West Virginia. -
Columbia Parkersburg Healthcare System alleges it is owed more than $190,000
CHARLESTON – A Parkersburg corporation is alleged to have failed to remit payment from a Medicare settlement to a Tennessee health care system. -
Judge grants order preventing federal agency from revoking Medicare billing privileges from doctor
CHARLESTON – A judge has granted a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction in a lawsuit filed by a physician claiming the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is attempting to revoke Medicare billing privileges. -
Mylan finalizes $465M settlement over EpiPen
TRENTON, N.J. – Mylan Pharmaceuticals has finalized a $465 million settlement in a lawsuit that claimed it overbilled Medicaid for its emergency Epinephrine auto-injectors for at least 10 years. -
AG's office gains law enforcement support in human trafficking fight
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has introduced a draft best practices initiative to raise awareness about human trafficking within law enforcement communities across the state. -
Government grant announced to fight opioid crisis in West Virginia
CHARLESTON – West Virginia will receive a $5,881,983 grant to fight the opioid crisis in his state, announced U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) on April 21. The grant comes from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. -
Justices vote to make Johnson permanent Court Administrator
CHARLESTON – Gary Johnson has had interim removed from his job title. The state Supreme Court of Appeals voted unanimously March 6 to make Johnson, a former circuit judge, the permanent Administrative Director of West Virginia Courts, Chief Justice Allen H. Loughry II announced.