Millions Of Medicaid Kids Missing Regular Checkups
Administration improves screening rates, but needs to do more to ensure that poor children get recommended health care, says HHS inspector general.
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Administration improves screening rates, but needs to do more to ensure that poor children get recommended health care, says HHS inspector general.
Idaho will have the only new state marketplace this year, while Oregon and Nevada abandon failed state exchanges and go with healthcare.gov instead.
Texas and Florida, with their large uninsured populations, are not expected to offer coverage to many low-income patients.
Advocates hope Republican governors in other states will move to expand coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
The community saw its Medicaid enrollment nearly double under the health law, and many new enrollees are experiencing long waits for care.
A new survey finds the public has a lot to learn about how the Ebola virus is transmitted, which could help explain the growing fears of the disease.
With an improving fiscal climate, many states are increasing benefits for Medicaid recipients and paying their providers more.
They were among 21 states required by Obamacare to broaden eligibility for school-age children.
Some say the government is taxing itself as states, federal government cover fees for Medicaid health plans.
Rather than simply calling for repeal, Republicans argue the law is hurting consumers, taxpayers.
With many of their patients now insured under the law, most W. Va. free clinics are choosing to get paid by Medicaid.
Florida Blue cites cost impact of older and less healthy adults who use more services.
The plaintiffs accuse state officials of depriving thousands of residents of health care coverage.
High demand for care and a larger-than-expected number of older, sicker enrollees are key factors.
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