States struggle with strapped budgets and Medicaid cuts.
(Daily Report) Feb 12, 2010
States struggle with strapped budgets, resulting in possible cuts to adult day care centers in California and cuts to Medicaid in Texas and Kansas. In Florida, Gov. Crist says he is now "open" to expanding Medicaid Reform program and La. Gov. Jindal proposes shifting some institutional care to community-based options.
(Daily Report) Feb 11, 2010
Several states are exploring fraud and abuse in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program.
(Daily Report) Feb 11, 2010
The gap in California between state funding and liabilities for state retirees' health and dental benefits is nearly $52 billion. Meanwhile, Nevada officials say cuts in Medicaid program will include rationing of adult diapers and elimination of dentures and hearing aids programs.
(Daily Report) Feb 10, 2010
States grapple with strapped budgets and cuts to programs such as Medicaid.
(Daily Report) Feb 09, 2010
States grapple with strapped budgets and Medicaid cuts.
(Daily Report) Feb 08, 2010
Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., won a $300-million Medicaid bonus for her state during health overhaul negotiations, spawning a wave of criticism that Democratic leaders needed to make the so-called "Louisiana purchase" to secure her support for their reform bill.
(Daily Report) Feb 05, 2010
Medicaid costs in many states are expanding deficits while lawmakers and the public struggle to keep up with growth in health costs.
(Daily Report) Feb 05, 2010
A new study shows that, compared to last year, an additional 2.6 million children are now enrolled in the federal-state coverage programs, Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
(Daily Report) Feb 05, 2010
Our health policy research roundup today includes studies on regional variations in Medicare spending, the growth of Community Health Centers, interviews with hospital executives on reducing racial and ethnic disparities and the predicting the likelihood of children going to the dentist.
(Daily Report) Feb 05, 2010