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Why a G.O.P. Medicaid Requirement Could Set States Up for Failure
The Republicans’ big bill would require most states to build technology systems quickly and with little funding.
Pew Research Center2d
What the data says about Medicaid
In fiscal 2023, the most recent year for which detailed financial information is available, Medicaid’s net cost was $894.2 ...
GOP senators push back hard on Medicaid cuts, endangering Trump bill
Republican senators are pushing back hard on hundreds of billions of dollars in Medicaid cuts included in the Senate version ...
Scripps News on MSN5d
Health insurers agree to speed up prior authorizations for common services and procedures
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Monday that major health insurers have promised to make it easier for people to ...
Health Affairs6d
Learning From The Failure Of A CMS Emergency Medical Services Model
The Emergency Triage, Treat, and Transport model, which CMS ended early in 2023, failed due to problems with program ...
Healthline17d
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Services and more - Healthline
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is the federal agency that oversees health coverage programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Colorado Public Radio9d
Federal request for Medicaid data has advocacy groups raising safety, health and privacy concerns
Colorado is in tug of war over the personal data, including immigration status, of tens of thousands of people.
5 Surprising Special Services Medicare Still Covers
Many retirees think of Medicare when it comes to covering hospital visits and doctor's appointments. But it offers support ...
Managed Healthcare Executive2d
Over 90% of Medicare and Medicaid Enrollees Experience Delays or Barriers to Care, According to Survey
Managed Healthcare Executive gives C-suite executives in health plans and provider organizations news and strategies for ...
'There's real impact:' Program that saves the state thousands in Medicaid costs up in the air after proposed funding cut
A program that's saving our state thousands of dollars in Medicaid services is being forced to shut down in a matter of days.
What Trump Has Done With Medicare So Far
Since President Trump was sworn into office for a second term, he has proposed or initiated changes impacting Medicare.
The Commonwealth Fund3d
Family Caregivers Deserve Recognition — Medicare Is Starting to Listen
A new strategy takes a step toward creating systems that understand and address family caregivers’ needs, building on ...