Third District State Senator Craig Richardson is focused on efficient use of tax dollars to fund medicaid services in the state during his first term in office.
Senator Richardson says he co-sponsored Senate Bill 153 that passed out of the Senate Health Services Committee last week. He says one of his priorities is to make sure money being spent for healthcare is properly used.
click to download audioRichardson says the main focus of the legislation is aimed at making sure the managed care organizations are being held accountable.
click to download audioHe adds the problem involves state and federal funds.
click to download audioSenator Richardson says his proposed legislation creates some regulations for medicaid providers.
click to download audioSenate Bill 153 passed the Health Services committee last week and is on the State Senate agenda for a vote on the Senate Floor.
