Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rules that California plan to cut payments to hospitals and pharmacies by 5 percent and in-home workers wages by 20 percent did not comply with the federal Medicaid Act.
(Daily Report) Mar 04, 2010
States consider major cuts to Medicaid services and reimbursement rates to help fill gaps in the budget.
(Daily Report) Mar 03, 2010
In a letter to congressional leaders, Obama listed many areas of interest, including medical malpractice and combating waste fraud and abuse.
(Daily Report) Mar 02, 2010
Ohio's governor signed legislation that extends its "mini-COBRA plan."
(Daily Report) Mar 01, 2010
A renewed push to pass health care reform in America has lobbyists and interest groups upping efforts to have their voices heard and heeded.
(Daily Report) Mar 01, 2010
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is planning to start debate Monday on extending COBRA health coverage benefit subsidies for the laid-off and increasing Medicaid reimbursements to states as part of a larger package of expired government programs.
(Daily Report) Mar 01, 2010
Children with autism and people with spine and brain injuries are among those who would have benefits cut under the South Carolina spending plan approved by a House committee.
(Daily Report) Feb 26, 2010
News outlets fact-check the bipartisan health care summit and provide analyses of the messaging and poll numbers lawmakers used during the day-long event.
(Daily Report) Feb 26, 2010
States handle a variety of policy issues including high insurance hikes in Connecticut and disability Medicaid cuts in Tennessee.
(Daily Report) Feb 25, 2010
News outlets report on the number of uninsured young adults and issues affecting the Children's Health Insurance Program.
(Daily Report) Feb 25, 2010