Health reform curbing states’ flexibility on Medicaid?
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010Senate reform bill takes away the states' flexibility in running their Medicaid programs. Msnbc.com fact-checks this claim — and more.
Senate reform bill takes away the states' flexibility in running their Medicaid programs. Msnbc.com fact-checks this claim — and more.
19 States, DC See Increase In Asthma Prevalence Between 2000 And 2008
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010The first state-by-state analysis of annual trends in adult asthma prevalence found wide geographic variations, with 19 states and Washington, DC, suffering significant increases in asthma over the 9-year period between 2000 and 2008. The study, being presented at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma ...
Tax Reminder: Double Incentives For Long-Term Care Insurance In Many States
Sunday, February 28th, 2010Many Americans with long-term care insurance are learning Uncle Sam may give them a hefty deduction for their premiums; but many fail to realize their state may grant an additional deduction or credit. "If you can double your money, so to speak, why not do it," says Gene Cutler, Manhasset, ...
Sebelius Awards $100 Million To 10 States To Test Innovations In Children’s Health Care
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced $100 million in federal grant funds to 10 states to improve health care quality and delivery systems for children enrolled in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The grants, which will be awarded over a five year period, ...
1 in 4 states cut back on routine mammograms
Monday, February 22nd, 2010Some U.S. states have begun using controversial new breast cancer screening guidelines to stop offering routine mammograms for uninsured women in their 40s, a survey by the Avon Foundation for Women released on Monday found.
