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NewsUninsured number down, government costs up by 2016, RAND study finds
The proportion of uninsured residents will decline significantly under health reform initiatives once reform efforts are fully implemented by 2016, according to an examination by the RAND Read more...
State panel that decides healthcare costs stirs controversy
A panel in Washington State has the authority to approve medical procedures and devices for approximately 750,000 state employees and Medicaid enrollees, reports the New York Times. The panel, known Read more...
CMS to fund $100M in Medicaid grants to encourage healthy living
CMS will distribute $100 million in new Medicaid grants to states to help run preventive medicine programs. The grants, mandated by the Affordable Care Act, will offer Medicaid enrollees incentives Read more...
SPOTLIGHT: Census Bureau estimates may have overstated number of uninsured
A new study published in journal Health Affairs suggests that a U.S. Census Bureau estimate tossed about in reform discussions--the number of citizens who are uninsured--may not be accurate. This Read more...
Audit finds that IL Medicaid paid providers late
An audit of Illinois'' Medicaid program has found that a $1.5 billion financial shortfall led to delays in paying physicians, hospitals and nursing homes over recent years. However, in recent times Read more...
| Press ReleasesHHS offers new tools to help states lower Medicaid costs, provide better careNew supports will help states lower costs, provide better care for Medicare-Medicaid enrollees WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced a Read more >> HealthAmerica extends contract with Jefferson Health SystemRenewal provides members continued access to Jefferson Health System’s (JHS) facilities, physicians and ancillary services PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Jefferson Health System (JHS) and Read more >> |
