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SPOTLIGHT: Groups debate use of Medicaid stimulus
March 9, 2009 — 4:11pm ET | By Anne Zieger
So, now that a Medicaid stimulus is in the works, how should state and federal agencies actually spend it? Now that the $87 billion has been allocated, debate is swirling over with it should expand services, improve provider pay, broaden eligibility or be set aside to fund future Medicaid needs. Article
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