Kaiser Health News - Medicaid

Republicans Ask GAO To Probe Sebelius' Fundraising

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

GOP lawmakers seek an investigation of the Health and Human Services secretary's efforts to secure more funding for a private group that will help with the implementation of the health law. At the same time, an HHS spokesman offered more detail regarding whom she contacted.

Viewpoints: Health Law's Effect On Patient Safety; Angelina Jolie's Surgery Is The Ultimate 'Choice'

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:33:02 GMT

A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.

State Highlights: State Medicaid Investigators Get More Money To Investigate Fraud

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:32:00 GMT

A selection of health policy stories from Texas, Kansas, Georgia, Wisconsin and California.

CMS Examines Interaction Between Medicaid And Health Insurance Exchanges

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:31:40 GMT

Also in the news, developments on Medicaid expansion from Arizona, Ohio and Iowa.

Research Roundup: Surgical Residents Not Happy With New Schedules

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:26:00 GMT

This week's studies come from JAMA Surgery, the American Journal of Public Health, Academic Emergency Medicine, The Kaiser Family Foundation and Health Management Associates.

Tavenner Becomes Agency's First Confirmed Chief In 7 Years

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:10:00 GMT

In a 91-to-7 vote, the Senate approved President Barack Obama's pick to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Marilyn Tavenner, who has been the agency's acting administrator, was endorsed by Rep. Eric Cantor, R-Va.

House GOP Lays Groundwork For Fall Budget Face-Off

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:44:00 GMT

Among the ideas being bandied about is delaying for at least two years the implementation of the health law's insurance exchanges and Medicaid expansion, according to The Wall Street Journal.

In Many State Legislatures, The Medicaid Expansion Saga Continues

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:43:03 GMT

News outlets offer updates on the future of uncertain Medicaid expansion plans in Texas and Arizona as well as a progress report from California.

Viewpoints: When A Doctor Should Keep Quiet; 2 Views Of Hospital Pricing; Stem Cell 'Snake Oil'

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:31:57 GMT

A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.

First Edition: May 16, 2013

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:20:00 GMT

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about the Senate confirmation of Acting Chief Marilyn Tavenner to run the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Deficit Projections Likely To Reduce 'Grand Bargain' Pressure

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:02:00 GMT

The Congressional Budget Office reports the deficit is shrinking at a faster-than-expected rate this year. Medicare and Medicaid outlays are smaller than anticipated, and health care cost increases appear to have slowed. The numbers are expected to lessen the momentum to cut spending on Medicare and other entitlement programs.

Viewpoints: Controversy Taints IRS Efforts On Health Law; Another Chance To 'Gut' The Overhaul In The Courts; Salt Wrongly Accused

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:26:29 GMT

A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.

Miss. Dems Continue Work To Keep Medicaid Expansion Plans Alive; GOP Lawmakers Offer Proposals To Compete With Ariz. Gov.'s Expansion Vision

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:24:45 GMT

In addition, Florida health experts say that state's decision not to pursue the expansion is "bad for business."

Medicaid: Lawsuit Alleges Conn. Application Backlog Breaks Federal Law

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:23:00 GMT

Medicaid doctors continue to wait for their pay raise -- five months after they were supposed to get it. In Connecticut, some allege a backlog of applications for the program breaks federal law, and are suing to stop it.

State Roundup: Veto Of Medical Charity Tax Break Scrutinized In Ga.

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:23:00 GMT

A selection of health policy stories from California, Georgia, New York, Florida, California and Kansas.

Administration Issues Proposed Rule On Medicaid DSH Payment Reductions

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:13:00 GMT

These payments, known as disproportionate share hospital payments, go to hospitals that treat a high number of uninsured patients.

Many Docs Reject Medicaid -- A Cause For Concern As The Expansion Approaches

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:50:00 GMT

McClatchy reports that projections highlight how the shortage of physicians in general as well as those who choose not to accept Medicaid patients could undermine the health law's intent. Also in the news, fits and starts surround this health law provision in Pennsylvania, Arizona, Texas, Louisiana, Ohio and Colorado.