# Medicaid on The No Agenda Show

Medicaid comes up in 80 chapters across 72 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2010 to October 2026.

- **Chapters:** 80
- **Episodes:** 72
- **Discussed:** March 2010 – October 2026
- **Related topics:** [Medicare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicare.md), [Affordable Care Act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affordable-care-act.md), [Planned Parenthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/planned-parenthood.md), [Social Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-security.md), [Dr. Oz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-oz.md), [Hhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hhs.md), [Obamacare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obamacare.md), [Rfk Jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfk-jr.md), [Fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fraud.md), [Work Requirements](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/work-requirements.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 80

### COVID-Era Health Equity Incentives and Racial Wealth Transfer

- **Episode:** [1910: Media Murder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1910-media-murder.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-08
- **Time:** 57:22–1:00:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1910-media-murder/chapter/covid-era-health-equity-incentives-and-racial-wealth-transfer.md

Researcher Brian Chow uncovered a $21 billion "racial wealth transfer" created through COVID-era health equity incentives (HEI). These programs allegedly pay medical providers more for treating Hispanic and Black patients while providing less care to White and Asian patients to reduce "health disparities." Critics argue these incentives, funded by federal Medicaid and Medicare dollars, are a blatant violation of the Civil Rights Act.

Keywords: [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [health equity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-equity.md), [medicaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicaid.md), [medicare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicare.md), [civil rights act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-rights-act.md), brian chow

### Abdul El-Sayed, Medicare and Systemic Racism Claims

- **Episode:** [1893: En Banc](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1893-en-banc.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-09
- **Time:** 42:20–47:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1893-en-banc/chapter/abdul-el-sayed-medicare-and-systemic-racism-claims.md

Michigan health official Abdul El-Sayed is criticized for claiming that Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement rates are a product of structural racism. The hosts reveal that El-Sayed's wife, psychiatrist Sarah Jukaku, operates a private practice that opted out of Medicare. They highlight the irony of her running an "out-of-network" cash-only business while her husband critiques the system.

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### Federal Program Fraud, Senate Homeland Security Hearing

- **Episode:** [1886: Cytoshitosis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1886-cytoshitosis.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-16
- **Time:** 1:34:06–1:36:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1886-cytoshitosis/chapter/federal-program-fraud-senate-homeland-security-hearing.md

The Senate Homeland Security Committee held a hearing on widespread fraud in federal programs, featuring testimony from Senator Rand Paul and journalist Nick Shirley. Discussions focused on a $46.6 million Medicaid autism fraud case in Minnesota and the lack of upfront verification in government payments.

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### Healthcare Fraud Indictments, Most Wanted Fraudsters List

- **Episode:** [1880: Antifa Book Club](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1880-antifa-book-club.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-25
- **Time:** 1:51:09–1:54:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1880-antifa-book-club/chapter/healthcare-fraud-indictments-most-wanted-fraudsters-list.md

Federal and state authorities have announced charges against 455 defendants involved in $6.5 billion worth of healthcare fraud schemes. Kash Patel and RFK Jr. discuss a new "Most Wanted Fraudsters" list designed to protect taxpayer dollars and patient safety. The indictments cover crimes ranging from unnecessary medical testing to fueling opioid addiction for profit.

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### Autism Medicaid Fraud, 11,000% Billing Surge, and RFK Jr.

- **Episode:** [1873: Supercycle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1873-supercycle.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-31
- **Time:** 7:10–10:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1873-supercycle/chapter/autism-medicaid-fraud-11-000-billing-surge-and-rfk-jr.md

A 50-state audit is investigating potential massive fraud in Medicaid billing for autism treatments, specifically Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. North Carolina reported an 11,000% increase in spending over four years, while Minnesota saw a 51,000% surge since 2018. Claims are made that the explosion in diagnoses may be a financial scam rather than a medical reality, referencing past comments by RFK Jr. and Donald Trump.

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### Ken Paxton, Texas Children's Hospital Transgender Care Settlement

- **Episode:** [1870: VBS](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1870-vbs.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-21
- **Time:** 1:18:31–1:24:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1870-vbs/chapter/ken-paxton-texas-children-s-hospital-transgender-care-settlement.md

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton reached a $10 million settlement with Texas Children's Hospital over allegations of improper Medicaid billing for transgender care for minors. As part of the deal, the hospital will revoke privileges for certain doctors and establish a "de-transition clinic." Concurrently, Paxton is challenging incumbent Senator John Cornyn in a primary runoff, a move attributed to the MAGA base's dissatisfaction with Cornyn despite his consistent Republican voting record.

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### Pete Hegseth Confirmation Hearings and Childcare Funding

- **Episode:** [1868: Lubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1868-lubio.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-14
- **Time:** 13:51–19:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1868-lubio/chapter/pete-hegseth-confirmation-hearings-and-childcare-funding.md

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth faced questioning from Senators Lisa Murkowski and Patty Murray during budget hearings. Murkowski accused President Trump of calling social programs "scams," though the hosts argue her framing was a dishonest manipulation of Trump's stance on shifting childcare and healthcare responsibilities to the states. The debate centered on a proposed $1.5 trillion budget and whether defense spending necessitates cuts to family services.

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### Agricultural Economics, Stablecoin Remittances, Food Inflation

- **Episode:** [1858: Nut Spread](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1858-nut-spread.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-09
- **Time:** 1:19:10–1:22:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1858-nut-spread/chapter/agricultural-economics-stablecoin-remittances-food-inflation.md

The revamped H-2A program allows workers to remain in the U.S. legally without access to Social Security or Medicaid, with the expectation that they use stablecoins for remittances. Proponents argue this system will combat food inflation and help American farms compete with rising food imports. The hosts suggest this "traditional Republican" approach provides cheap labor for the farming and hospitality sectors while empowering local farmers to "vouch" for their workers.

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### Proposed US Defense Budget and Federal Spending Cuts

- **Episode:** [1857: Teen Takeover](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1857-teen-takeover.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-05
- **Time:** 32:38–35:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1857-teen-takeover/chapter/proposed-us-defense-budget-and-federal-spending-cuts.md

The Trump administration has proposed a massive defense budget while signaling significant cuts to domestic programs, including the National Institutes of Health and refugee resettlement. President Trump suggested that social services like daycare, Medicare, and Medicaid should be funded by individual states rather than the federal government.

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### Hospital Food Mandate, Dr. Oz and HHS

- **Episode:** [1856: CIS Lunar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1856-cis-lunar.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-02
- **Time:** 1:05:57–1:10:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1856-cis-lunar/chapter/hospital-food-mandate-dr-oz-and-hhs.md

The Department of Health and Human Services, alongside Dr. Oz, announced a new health and safety notice requiring hospitals to align their food purchases with federal dietary guidelines. Eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid payments will now be tied to these nutritional standards. While officials claim hospitals welcome the mandate to improve procurement, skeptics argue that institutional apathy and existing contracts with companies like Sysco will hinder real change.

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### RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz Healthcare Advisory Committee

- **Episode:** [1855: Gooder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1855-gooder.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-29
- **Time:** 1:33:31–1:36:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1855-gooder/chapter/rfk-jr-and-dr-oz-healthcare-advisory-committee.md

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz announced the formation of a new federal healthcare advisory committee. The 18-member team is tasked with cutting costs and slashing red tape within Medicare and Medicaid. Critics compared the polished video presentation to a wellness infomercial, referencing Dr. Oz's history of selling controversial health products on television.

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### John C. Dvorak Heart Attack and Hospital Experience

- **Episode:** [1853: Anglo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1853-anglo.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-22
- **Time:** 2:18–11:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1853-anglo/chapter/john-c-dvorak-heart-attack-and-hospital-experience.md

John C. Dvorak describes suffering a heart attack and his subsequent hospitalization and surgery. He details the experience of being intubated while partially conscious and criticizes the "expert system" protocols at Sutter Health. The account includes observations on hospital food, the nursing staff, and the lack of personalized care in modern medicine.

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### Palantir ELITE App, Medicaid Data Sharing

- **Episode:** [1850: Error Bars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1850-error-bars.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-12
- **Time:** 2:33:38–2:37:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1850-error-bars/chapter/palantir-elite-app-medicaid-data-sharing.md

ICE agents utilize a Palantir-developed app called ELITE (Enhanced Leads Identification and Targeting for Enforcement) to locate individuals for deportation. The app reportedly pulls data from HHS and Medicaid records, as well as commercial data brokers and license plate readers.

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### Minnesota Medicaid Fraud, JD Vance Funding Halt

- **Episode:** [1846: Thumbstick Flick](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1846-thumbstick-flick.md)
- **Published:** 2026-02-26
- **Time:** 48:14–52:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1846-thumbstick-flick/chapter/minnesota-medicaid-fraud-jd-vance-funding-halt.md

Vice President JD Vance announced a temporary halt of certain Medicaid payments to the state of Minnesota due to widespread fraud. The investigation focuses on sham businesses in Minneapolis that allegedly enriched themselves by billing for autism services that were never provided to children. The administration aims to force state accountability in stewardship of federal tax dollars.

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### Producer Credits, Sir Robert of Penfield Knighting

- **Episode:** [1846: Thumbstick Flick](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1846-thumbstick-flick.md)
- **Published:** 2026-02-26
- **Time:** 1:56:23–2:04:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1846-thumbstick-flick/chapter/producer-credits-sir-robert-of-penfield-knighting.md

Pastor Bob Newell is dubbed "Sir Robert of Penfield" after a $350 donation and a note about his history with IBM 360 punch cards. The segment includes "de-douching" first-time donors and a technical discussion regarding DMARC and SPF record errors in the show's newsletter. Baby-making karma is granted to several producers.

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### Dr. Mehmet Oz, Medicaid Fraud Withholding in Minnesota

- **Episode:** [1832: Lincoln's Dome](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1832-lincoln-s-dome.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-08
- **Time:** 31:33–34:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1832-lincoln-s-dome/chapter/dr-mehmet-oz-medicaid-fraud-withholding-in-minnesota.md

Dr. Mehmet Oz, representing CMS and HHS, announced the withholding of $1.3 billion in federal funds from Minnesota, California, and Illinois due to systemic Medicaid fraud. Oz criticized the Walz administration for failing to protect federal taxpayers from "Somali fraud" and insufficient corrective action plans. The federal government plans to audit Medicaid receipts and defer payments for 14 state programs identified as high-risk for abuse.

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### Minnesota Medicaid Fraud Investigation and Tim Walz

- **Episode:** [1827: CIS-Lunar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1827-cis-lunar.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-21
- **Time:** 2:54:31–2:58:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1827-cis-lunar/chapter/minnesota-medicaid-fraud-investigation-and-tim-walz.md

House Republicans, led by Chairman James Comer, are investigating widespread Medicaid fraud in Minnesota involving Somali social services programs. Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison are accused of stonewalling the probe into an estimated $9 billion in fraudulent payments. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries defended the Minnesota leaders, calling the investigation a "joke" and an "embarrassment."

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### Senate Gridlock, ACA Credits and Illegal Immigrant Healthcare

- **Episode:** [1804: Mucho Retardo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1804-mucho-retardo.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-02
- **Time:** 55:57–1:01:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1804-mucho-retardo/chapter/senate-gridlock-aca-credits-and-illegal-immigrant-healthcare.md

Senate Democrats blocked a stopgap bill to reopen the government, with the debate centering on Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits and healthcare for undocumented immigrants. Representative Maxine Waters faced criticism for her comments regarding "healthcare for all people" during the funding dispute.

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### Trump Rx, Pfizer Deal and Drug Pricing

- **Episode:** [1804: Mucho Retardo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1804-mucho-retardo.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-02
- **Time:** 2:32:44–2:38:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1804-mucho-retardo/chapter/trump-rx-pfizer-deal-and-drug-pricing.md

President Donald Trump announced a deal with Pfizer to lower drug prices and launch a new government website, TrumpRx.gov, in 2026. The deal includes a three-year tariff grace period for Pfizer in exchange for investing in the U.S. and matching international drug prices.

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### Government Shutdown, Affordable Care Act Subsidies

- **Episode:** [1802: Stimming](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1802-stimming.md)
- **Published:** 2025-09-25
- **Time:** 2:46:15–2:52:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1802-stimming/chapter/government-shutdown-affordable-care-act-subsidies.md

NPR reports on a looming government shutdown as Congress faces a deadline for federal funding. Democrats are seeking to attach Affordable Care Act subsidies and Medicaid provisions to the funding bill, which Republicans have labeled a "non-starter." The segment critiques the "Affordable" Care Act, noting that many citizens find the premiums and deductibles—such as $5,000 a month—completely unaffordable.

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