The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has concluded a comprehensive review of nearly 5,600 high-risk Medicaid providers, which was initiated to prevent the federal government from freezing $2 billion in funding. The review, lasting five months, identified 5,583 providers, with 2,061 successfully revalidated to continue providing services. However, 3,411 providers were notified of their disenrollment due to issues such as incomplete paperwork (2,491 cases), failed verification during site visits (916 cases), and one instance of a failed background study. Additionally, 111 providers were removed from the review process as they no longer offered high-risk services, while 59 were referred to the Office of Inspector General for further investigation. DHS indicated that while providers can appeal their disenrollment, this may lead to service disruptions for some Minnesotans. The review is part of broader measures to combat fraud, including enhanced pre-payment reviews and a temporary freeze on new high-risk provider enrollments. The urgency of this review reflects the federal government's demands for accountability in Medicaid funding.