State Medicaid programs spent $329 million more than necessary by allowing certain prescriptions for brand-name drugs to be filled instead of generics in 2009, a conservative think tank said this week.
Healthcare law elicits some positive reactions
Jul 06, 2010
A new poll finds that more Americans feel positive about the new healthcare law, but it is unclear whether this approval will continue to rise.
Schwarzenegger tells Congress that states can’t afford proposal to expand Medicaid program
Aug 05, 2009
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) sent a letter to federal lawmakers deriding a certain Medicaid provision in healthcare reform legislation. He also praised some newly proposed congressional...
Universal healthcare plan reintroduced in the House
Jul 11, 2008
As time winds down on the president’s tenure, U.S. Representative Debbie Schultz (D-FL) has begun to build support for universal healthcare.
Florida proposes new Medicaid fees and premiums
May 20, 2011
As part of the sweeping Medicaid reforms approved by the Florida legislature earlier this month, the state wants to be the first to implement $10 monthly premiums on Medicaid recipients who are not in...
Study: Medicaid underfunds nursing homes by $4.2 billion, providers call for pay hike
Oct 23, 2008
Medicaid is underfunding state long-term care efforts by $4.2 billion this year, according to a new analysis of Medicaid financing released Wednesday by the American Health Care Association.
Technology helps anti-fraud efforts, but some say it’s still not enough
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McKnight's Staff
Apr 26, 2012
Federal officials testified Tuesday at a Senate hearing that they have made significant strides in cracking down on healthcare fraud and abuse, though at least one prominent Republican said that not enough...
AARP warns Congress against inaction on Medicaid funding
Jul 21, 2010
The powerful seniors’ lobbying group AARP has entered the debate over extended Medicaid funding for states. It sent a letter to every member of Congress pushing for approval of the funds.
LTC groups asks president, new Congress to tackle Medicaid, Medicare reform
Nov 07, 2012
Within hours of President Barack Obama winning a second term, major long-term care association groups were asking him and Congress to reform Medicare and Medicaid policy.
Healthcare reformers seek to expand Medicaid, but coverage mandates could hinder the process
Jan 21, 2009
With Barack Obama officially sworn in as president, many in Washington are wondering whether 2009 will be a year of significant reform. There are still numerous barriers that must be removed before moving...