Andrea Joy Campbell
Coverage of Andrea Joy Campbell in the Nexus archive.
- STAT+: 26 states sue to block Medicaid work requirements
26 states, including Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont, sued the federal government to block Medicaid work requirements, arguing they create an unfair bureaucratic maze and threaten healthcare access for vulnerable residents. The lawsuit challenges guidelines expected to cost hundreds of thousands in Massachusetts their health insurance, with Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell criticizing the 'burdensome requirements' imposed by the Trump Administration.
- Federal judge strikes down Trump's $100K fee on new H-1B visas
A federal judge struck down the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, ruling it exceeded executive authority and violated the Administrative Procedure Act. The policy, intended to prevent foreign workers from displacing Americans, was challenged by 20 states and groups, who argued it hindered hiring for educators, healthcare workers, and researchers.
- STAT+: Massachusetts sues UnitedHealth, alleging fraud in state’s Medicaid plans for seniors
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is suing UnitedHealthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, for allegedly inflating diagnoses of low-income seniors in the state’s Medicaid program to secure at least $100 million in fraudulent payments. The lawsuit claims the company used deceptive upcoding practices over the past decade, marking one of the first such cases targeting dual eligibles enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid.
- Court allows Meta youth addiction lawsuit to proceed in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court approved the state attorney general's lawsuit against Meta Platforms, alleging the company's platform design contributed to youth addiction. The case focuses on Meta's alleged practices in creating social media platforms rather than content moderation.