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Fewer specialists willing to treat Medicaid patients, raising questions for expansion
The number of specialist physicians who are willing to treat patients enrolled in Medicaid is shrinking perilously and could complicate the program's planned expansion under federal healthcare
GOP study: Medicaid expansion will cost states billions
Expanding Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will cost states conservatively at least $118 billion through 2023--far more than what initially was estimated, according to a report released
States hope new funding from health reform law will bolster unique programs
Beginning today, states can apply for federal funding to expand their Medicaid programs to cover low-income people earning up to 133 percent of the poverty level. If implemented nationwide, this
Healthcare spending could be lower than anticipated, CMS says
Overall healthcare spending under the Senate's health reform won't be as high as previously thought, and fewer people would be uninsured, CMS Chief Actuary Richard Foster predicts in a new report. A
Medicaid 'kickback' deal causes controversy
Yet another provision of the health reform bill is causing quite a stir. This one would provide money to several states--most notably Nebraska--to help buoy the cost of Medicaid. Under the so-called
