CMS
Coverage of CMS in the Nexus archive.
- CMS school board member pushes for transparency in Dr. Hill probe
A CMS school board member advocated for greater transparency concerning the Dr. Hill probe. Hatch made a statement that some information related to the matter cannot be legally released.
- FORECAST: Strong storms may lead to flooding concerns
Strong storm risks, including heavy downpours, strong wind gusts, and potential flooding concerns, are building this afternoon and evening due to a cold front moving through the Carolinas. Storm chances drop off tomorrow, and conditions look pleasant by Sunday, with temperatures remaining just shy of 90 degrees throughout the weekend.
- CMS Superintendent Crystal Hill says district ready for Aug. 25 opening
Superintendent Crystal Hill announced that Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools is ready for the Aug. 25 opening, expecting more than 139,000 students and 18,000 employees. She reported an 18% reduction in criminal acts on campus between the 2021/2022 and 2024/2025 school years. The district also informed families about required apps like Infinite Campus, ParentSquare, and AlphaPortal.
- Swing-state's fraud reckoning raises Minnesota-style alarm as wild schemes exposed
The DOJ's anti-fraud task force executed a sweeping bust of Medicaid fraud in Pennsylvania, where the state spends $8 billion on home-care services. These busts were compared to past scandals in Minnesota, highlighting criminal activity taking money from individuals who need help. Defendants faced charges related to billing for services allegedly provided during moving violations or while they were driving for a rideshare company.
- BdThemes Supply Chain Attack Poisons JSON to Create Rogue WordPress Admins
A supply chain compromise impacted WordPress plugin vendor BdThemes, leading the CMS platform's plugins team to temporarily disable their downloads. Cybersecurity researchers issued warnings regarding this issue. However, they noted that zero source code files were modified within the official WordPress.org repository.
- CMS school board holds another closed-door session amid superintendent investigation
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education held a special closed-door session to discuss an ongoing investigation into Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill regarding matters of administrative and operational oversight. While the board addressed personnel issues in private, leadership reassured the community that the district will be ready for students returning on August 25th. The meeting was initially reported by WBTV.
- Stein, DHHS urge federal health officials to reverse course decision affecting most vulnerable people using Medicaid, Medicare
Stein and DHHS are urging federal health officials to reverse a CMS rule that conflicts with Congress' intent to protect healthcare for vulnerable populations, risking health care loss for North Carolinians using Medicaid and Medicare.
- CMS evaluates one year of health tech progress, announces eight new pledge categories
CMS evaluated one year of health tech progress and announced eight new pledge categories. A symbolic event at Health and Human Services headquarters featured a coffin labeled 'RIP CLIPBOARD' to signify the decline of traditional paper-based healthcare practices.
- Michelin-star chef reveals what’s replacing hospital food Americans love to hate
Michelin-star chef Geoffrey Zakarian is replacing hospital food in the U.S., a move praised by CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz for revolutionizing hospital meal concepts.
- CMS hired investigators before Hill was placed on leave, records show
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board of Education began an investigation into Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill nearly one month before placing her on paid temporary leave. CMS contracted the law firm Brooks Pierce on May 18 for legal advice and investigations, and placed Hill on leave on June 17. The firm is also collaborating with Fitzpatrick Communications for public relations.
- Ex-board member claims ‘culture of fear’ after Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools superintendent put on leave
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill was placed on temporary paid leave pending an investigation into administrative and operational oversight. Former board member Melissa Easley claimed a 'culture of fear' suppressed teacher and leader voices under Hill's leadership, while Hill defended her record, citing academic improvements and increased pay.
- Student's Charlie Kirk tribute at Ardrey Kell High School leads to CMS policy changes, $95K settlement
A student's tribute to Charlie Kirk at Ardrey Kell High School led to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) adopting a new student free speech policy, issuing a public statement clearing the student of wrongdoing, and paying $95,000 in damages and attorneys' fees.
- Vance anti-fraud task force suspends 447 hospices in Los Angeles over more than $600M in suspected fraud
Vice President JD Vance's anti-fraud task force suspended 447 hospices and 23 home health agencies in Los Angeles over $600M in suspected fraud, marking a 539% increase from previous reports. The task force faces criticism as California legislators advance a bill (AB 2624) that could criminalize exposing fraud, drawing backlash from journalists like Nick Shirley.