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Medicaid Fraud Targeting New Moms | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin’s Medicaid fraud crisis hits hard: millions meant to save newborns vanished into pockets of shady prenatal care operators. Markita Barnes, a key culprit, raked in $2.3 million by faking services and stealing moms’ IDs—then jetted off with designer bags and vacations. Convicted in 2025 on 20 felonies, she’s now serving over 10 years, though she’s appealing. Her case is just one of many—$15.5 million vanished between 2019 and 2022. As VP Vance spotlighted the issue in Milwaukee, it’s clear both parties are fighting fraud—but the damage is real, and the fight’s far from over. Listen in…
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