Reposted by JasperSoumya Rangarajan, MD, MPP @soumya-goblue.bsky.social · 1h"The pilots use AI to flag suspicious billing patterns — such as upcoding, phantom services and geographic anomalies — in near real-time before #Medicaid payments are made, according to the slideshow." 021
Reposted by JasperSoumya Rangarajan, MD, MPP @soumya-goblue.bsky.social · 1hNo way at all this will backfire. "new exclusion authority granted by HHS...CMS can kick providers out of Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE and other federal health care...Beyond CMS’ push to exclude certain providers, Brandt noted that agency is piloting AI and machine learning to detect Medicaid fraud" 131
Reposted by JasperSoumya Rangarajan, MD, MPP @soumya-goblue.bsky.social · 1hSo does this mean that anyone who has ever said anything mean or critical about Dr. Oz is no longer going to be able to care for #patients on #federal #insurance like #Medicare and #Medicaid? Cuz, uhm, guilty as charged.nextgov.comCMS hopes to quadruple provider suspensions over next six months, official saysA new exclusion authority is the Trump administration’s latest step in a technology-enabled drive to restrict fraud, waste and abuse. 383
Reposted by JasperMS NOW @ms.now · 1hBREAKING: Five people are confirmed dead, including a teacher, three children and the shooter, and two people were transported to a hospital following a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Ore., according to authorities. 109237
Reposted by JasperThe Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 1hColumn by Monica Hesse: Christa Pike survived a failed execution attempt. Plans to televise Nidal Hasan’s execution were canceled by President Trump, who cited public discomfort. This is an unusual circumstance to find yourself in the era of the screen.washingtonpost.comColumn | To see an executionNidal Malik Hasan’s execution will no longer be televised. Christa Pike is still alive. What on Earth are we doing here 333
Reposted by JasperOpinion Today @opiniontoday.bsky.social · 2hA new national survey from @innovateeconomy.bsky.social and Echelon Insights finds that on the single issue they care about most, the cost of living, workers say President Trump’s policies have made their problems worse. More, via Opinion Today: opiniontoday.substack.com/p/261015 012
Reposted by JasperAllison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 2hApparently, Dems lose elections because we don’t like to be called whores. Got it. 4665478
Reposted by JasperPurple Teacher @peaceandteachin.bsky.social · 2hGaetz is being accused of trafficking girls again in a civil lawsuit filed by 2 women. They stated they were afraid they would lose their education financing if they didn’t comply with supplying sex acts during the time Gaetz was in Congress. #ProudBlue#Voices4Victory #OneV1 www.politico.com/news/20politico.com2 women accuse Matt Gaetz of sex trafficking in new lawsuitGaetz said he would vigorously contest the allegations in the lawsuit. 57042
Jasper @sublimejah.bsky.social · 1hNo surprise with The Dairy Queen and Roadkill Blue Methylene running them. 000
Reposted by JasperOpinion Today @opiniontoday.bsky.social · 2hRatings of the FDA and CDC are currently the lowest Gallup has measured for each. More, via Opinion Today: opiniontoday.substack.com/p/261015 121
Reposted by JasperKyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 2hBREAKING WaPo: Trump officials scrutinized Rep. Ilhan Omar in 2019. They didn't find citizenship issues. The earlier review of Omar's immigration records looked at many of the same issues being investigated now.washingtonpost.comTrump officials scrutinized Omar in 2019. They didn’t find citizenship issues.The earlier review of Omar’s immigration records looked at many of the same issues being investigated now. 56849324
Reposted by JasperChristopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 2hPete Hegseth is a liar. He takes no responsibility for anything, and he’s one cocky motherfucker. Protesters repeatedly interrupt him at an Army conference, confronting him over the war in Iran and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. They call him a “coward” and a “war criminal.” 80814272
Reposted by Jasper California Dreamin’… 😎 @jerasikehorn.bsky.social · 2hTrump supporters (MAGATs) will beat you up for being against Pedophilia… Let that sink all the way in. Make. Them. All. Go. Away. 😎✨ 45416
Reposted by JasperKen Klippenstein @kenklippenstein.bsky.social · 2hJacob Wohl and Jack Burkman were paid $163,000 to lobby the White House and DOJ for a pardon for bank fraudster Rajendra Parikh, per new filing I found: 716041
Reposted by Jasperemily @emilysue.bsky.social · 2hin case you’ve never seen it: youtu.be/qz2efshhuq4?... do yourself a favor and watch.youtu.beAretha Franklin - (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman (Live at Kennedy Center Honors)YouTube video by MNOW: “MNOW: A MOROCCAN MAGAZINE” A MOROCCAN MAGAZINE 021
Reposted by JasperChatham Harrison dba TRUMP DELENDUS EST @chathamharrison.bsky.social · 2h"was it the White House Chief of Staff?" "It was not the WH Chief of Staff." "Was it the National Security Advisor?" "It was not the National Security Advisor." "Was it the President of the United States?" "no comment" 15510
Reposted by Jasperutopia deferred @utopia-defer.red · 2hout of state super PAC $ is mailing out red scare fliers for a state house race in rural SE Kansas because the county GOP realized there is a serious chance they will lose the seat to a unionized grocery worker who is a nationally endorsed DSA candidate. donate: secure.actblue.com/donate/isaia... 58022
Reposted by JasperNoel Casler Comedy @noelcaslercomedy.bsky.social · 2hPaolo Zampolli was the man who found Melania when Trump was obsessed with Carla Bruni. She walked into the Kit Kat Club on a hourly retainer and walked out with a lifetime contract. Well played, red sparrow. Your team won this round. 115246
Reposted by JasperGeorge Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 3hThose who would rule without consent rarely announce it. They start by making it harder to vote. This Saturday, No Kings returns with a call to protect democracy by voting early. And even in the reddest corners of the country, voters are responding.thinkbigpicture.substack.comWhat Early Voting Data Is Telling Us About The 2026 Midterms 19564146
Reposted by JasperL.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 3hWe’ve compiled the endorsements of 13 different progressive organizations, including advocacy groups, local media outlets, progressive politicians, and unions, in one interactive page to help you decide who to vote for. Link: lataco.com/a-completely... 26225
Reposted by JasperCarl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 3h“.. a sign that he has again asserted himself in President Trump’s trade agenda after being sidelined for most of 2026. .. in recent months, Greer became more prominent, in part because many trading partners preferred his lawyerly approach ..” www.wsj.com/economy/trad... 2419979
Reposted by JasperHeadquarters @headquartersnews.bsky.social · 3hProtester: Data centers are poisoning our water-- Susan Collins: So this is obviously one of Troy's supporters-- Troy Jackson: Oh, shut up. 107221
Reposted by JasperAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3hAOC: "When no one was watching, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed was getting glasses for kids ... but when no one was looking, Mike Rogers was taking checks from pharmaceutical interests. When no one was watching, he went to go work for them in the revolving door after he left Congress." 2836701004
Reposted by JasperTim White @twmcltd.bsky.social · 3hTwo more airports are closed in Russia. They are Penza and Saratov. It takes the total unable to operate to ten, including all 4 in Moscow. The departures board at the largest airport, Sheremetevo, is a sea of red. 15014
Reposted by Jasperjohn60612.bsky.social @john60612.bsky.social · 3hChicago is still feeling the effects of Operation Midway Blitz.chicagoreader.comChicago’s restaurant industry was struggling. Midway Blitz made it worse. - Chicago ReaderRestaurants are still struggling amid immigration raids. The fear, anxiety, and loss of business aren’t felt equally. 001
Reposted by JasperAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3hA protester yelling that data centers are "poisoning our waters!" interrupts the Collins-Jackson debate, prompting Collins to say "this is obviously one of Troy's supporters" "Oh, shut up," Jackson replies 1542508510
Jasper @sublimejah.bsky.social · 3hThe great Dolly Parton once said, ‘Grief is love with no place to go.’ My pain about losing my daughter will always be present in my heart, and I think that’s simply because what we deeply love we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes part of us,” Martin Short 000
Reposted by JasperSkye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 3hStarting NOW. It's not too late to join us: vimeo.com/event/626007... 43112
Jasper @sublimejah.bsky.social · 5hMelania has transformed the East Wing? Yes, she had the east wing demolished and now is a spokesmodel for AI. She takes five hours to get ready and ten hours to get Barron ready. 000
Reposted by JasperWH Press Pool Reports @whpresspool.bsky.social · 5hVP pool report #8 — VP takes the stage VP took the stage at 4:51pm, with a lively opener “This is a lively crowd! What’ve yall been drinking?” Check against the broadcast for quotes Tktk Christian Datoc Washington Examiner Thu. Oct. 15, 4:52 PM 001
Reposted by JasperLiberal Currents @liberalcurrents.com · 5h"Vance, after years of selling his soul, appears to be a true believer in the noxious worldview he now espouses at every turn… Caring about queer kids? That’s creepy and gay. Treating immigrants with dignity? That’s weak and gay. Opposing healthcare cuts and the war in Iran? That’s womanly and gay."liberalcurrents.comEditor’s Notes: Fellas, Is It Gay to Be James Talarico?They need us to hate each other. 67620
Reposted by JasperHart Cunningham @hart28.bsky.social · 5h💪Zohran Mamdani: "Unlike Bruce Blakeman, we don’t use AI to make our videos. So everything in this one is real." Election Day is November 3rd. Early Voting starts October 24th, runs until November 1st🇺🇸 021
Reposted by JasperFrank Amari @frankamari.bsky.social · 5hJD Vance once wrote that he 'convinced myself that I was gay' when he was a kid share.google/pqbhOJOOARTO...share.googleJD Vance once wrote that he 'convinced myself that I was gay' when he was a kidAccording to "Hillbilly Elegy," Vance's grandmother assured him that he wasn't gay, but that God would still love him if he was. 6288
Reposted by JasperThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 5hCAT GOT YOUR TONGUE? Alabama Republican lawmakers have gone silent after one of their own Rep. Brett Easterbrook was arrested for attempting to solicit sex from an underage prostitute. Sure does remind us of the TNGOP with Rep. David Byrd. www.al.com/politics/202... 18030701386
Reposted by JasperThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 5hDespite tough talk about human trafficking, Tennessee Republicans were tongue-tied after Rep. David Byrd apologized for sexually assaulting a student when he was a high school coach. Rep. Gloria Johnson even tried to bring a resolution to expel Byrd and Republicans blocked it. 930874
Reposted by JasperSEIU_ORG @seiu.org · 5hSolidarity to our @seiuhcii.bsky.social union family who are sounding the alarm about upcoming hospital cuts. Closing the labor and delivery department means slashing jobs and endangering public health. We need investment in healthcare, not more cuts! seiu.coRoseland Community Hospital Workers Hold Vigil To Save Labor And Delivery DepartmentUnion staff members are sounding the alarm about looming service cuts at Roseland Community Hospital. 154
Reposted by JasperBarchart @barchart.com · 5hHome Values by State 🚨 Hawaii is the most expensive at $833,000 while West Virginia is the cheapest at $179,000 2173
Reposted by Jasperℂ𝕒𝕥𝕞𝕒𝕟ℝ𝕖𝕤𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕤 🏳️🌈 ✡️ 😸 🌊 @stevefm20.bsky.social · 5hThis is the MAGA POS that beat up the woman at the Felon 47 rally last night, meet #russeldickert 61917
Reposted by JasperSTAT @statnews.com · 5hThe ACLU, Protect Democracy, and other organizations are representing researchers in a class action lawsuit alleging the NIH is infringing on their freedom of speech by screening grants for certain words and viewpoints when making funding decisions. We hear from one of the plaintiffs. #STATSummit 12411
Reposted by JasperInner City Press @innercitypress.bsky.social · 5hDOJ: today "charging MOISES FREIRE and BRIAN PERALTA CABRERA with fentanyl that resulted in the fatal poisoning of one college student and the near-fatal poisoning of another in a "college residence hall" in Manhattan this past March. Q: Why is school protected? 051
Reposted by JasperYashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 5hPresident Trump says if Ken Paxton loses the US Senate race in Texas it will be Senator John Cornyn and Karl Rove’s fault. 4613424
Reposted by JasperUSA TODAY @usatoday.com · 6hAdam Rubin, the shop owner who spoke out about threats to his store following Kelly Clarkson's viral post, is also the author of "Dragons Love Tacos."bit.lyArt of Play co-owner at center of Kelly Clarkson feud is a bestselling authorAdam Rubin, the shop owner who spoke out about threats to his store following Kelly Clarkson's viral post, is also the author of "Dragons Love Tacos." 061
Reposted by JasperCNBC @cnbc.com · 6hNvidia and Cisco confirm multimillion-dollar donations to Trump's White House ballroomcnb.cxNvidia and Cisco confirm multimillion-dollar donations to Trump's White House ballroomBig Tech gave millions to Trump's White House ballroom, documents show 492
Reposted by JasperDavid Kaye @davidakaye.bsky.social · 6hyou can buy the president if you have the $$$wapo.stSecret documents reveal donors behind $330 million for Trump’s ballroomThe records offer a panoramic view of a fundraising campaign that is extraordinary for its size and opacity. 06721