Kaiser Health News - Medicaid

Report Calls For Medicaid, Social Security Changes For LGBT Seniors

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:46:35 GMT

A report released Wednesday at a national meeting on aging asks lawmakers to consider changes to Medicaid and Social Security rules that could help gay and lesbian senior citizens.

First Edition: March 17, 2010

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:55:14 GMT

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including the latest on Democratic leaders' continuing efforts to finalize their health reform package and gather the votes necessary to gain House passage.

Governors Riled By Lack Of Input In Health Bill; States Request More Federal Funding For Budget, Medicaid Shortfalls

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:31:40 GMT

Governors, facing major deficits caused by the recession, express frustration at being left out of final negotiations on health overhaul legislation.

Study: Jump In Number Of California's Uninsured

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:36:43 GMT

About one in four Californians younger than age 65 is uninsured, according to a new report from UCLA.

First Edition: March 16, 2010

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:54:40 GMT

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about continuing efforts by President Obama and Democratic leaders to shore up votes in support of health reform.

States Struggle To Balance Budgets, Health Programs Face Cuts

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:11:15 GMT

States struggle with budget cuts, especially to Medicaid and other medical assistance programs for the poor.

Montana Gov. Seeks To Buy State's Prescription Drugs From Canada; Settlement Reached For Ground Zero Workers

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:51:56 GMT

News outlets report on health policy developments in Montana, New York and Utah.

States Face Health Spending Cuts

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:40:27 GMT

States try to balance Medicaid budgets and other health program spending.

Texas Rethinks Disease Management Program

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:47:52 GMT

Since 2004 Texas has run a disease management program they believed would improve care for Medicaid patients and save the state money.

Senate Poised To Pass COBRA Subsidy Extension, Medicare 'Doc Fix'

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:23:00 GMT

The U.S. Senate is set to vote Wednesday on a jobs bill that would extend the COBRA subsidy program and Medicaid funding for states and prevent the pending 21% Medicare reimbursement cut for doctors.

States Struggle With Strapped Budgets, Cuts To Health Programs

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:29:17 GMT

Minnesota, Texas and Arizona struggle with strapped budgets, possible cuts to health programs.

Senate Test Vote Today On Bill To Extend COBRA Subsidy, Doc Fix And State Medicaid Funding

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:32:09 GMT

The Senate is poised to consider a measure that would extend the subsidy program for COBRA benefits and unemployment insurance, prevent the Medicare payment cut for doctors and provide additional funding to state Medicaid programs.

State Roundup: N.Y. Drug Pricing, Vermont Hospital Ads, Massachusetts Nursing Homes And Anti-Psychotics

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:03:03 GMT

Meanwhile, a study in Massachusetts examines the use of antipsychotic drugs in the state's nursing homes.

Potential Medicaid Expansion Would Extend Coverage To Childless Adults

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:29:00 GMT

Long excluded by Medicaid programs in most states, millions of low-income, childless adults could qualify for coverage under Democratic health overhaul proposals.

States Trying To Keep Health Care Systems Afloat

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:28:44 GMT

Many states are having to make budgetary decisions about their public health care systems even as federal legislation and funding continues to be tied up in Congress.

Legislation Requires Hospitals To Disclose Prices In Wisconsin

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:43:56 GMT

In other state news, Idaho looking for $42 million in Medicaid cuts, Michigan wrestles with a nursing shortage and Texas senior care facilities concerned that state will reduce Medicaid payments.

Research Roundup: Childhood Obesity, Insurance Coverage In Cancer Trials, Hospitals Stays And Need For Nursing Homes

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:43:11 GMT

Recent studies also examine the effect of comparative effectiveness research and improving nursing home care for seniors who have both Medicaid and Medicare coverage.

Federal Court Rejects California Medicaid Cuts

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:51:00 GMT

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rules that California plan to cut payments to hospitals and pharmacies by 5 percent and in-home workers wages by 20 percent did not comply with the federal Medicaid Act.

South Carolina, Oklahoma and Arkansas Grapple With Medicaid Cuts To Help Balance Budget

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:28:17 GMT

States consider major cuts to Medicaid services and reimbursement rates to help fill gaps in the budget.

Obama Says He's Exploring Ideas Raised By GOP During Health Summit

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:20:00 GMT

In a letter to congressional leaders, Obama listed many areas of interest, including medical malpractice and combating waste fraud and abuse.