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GAO Seeking Nominations to HIT Policy Committee
Posted: Thursday, May 17, 2012
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is now seeking nominations to fill a consumer/patient advocate vacancy on the Health Information Technology (HIT) Policy Committee. Nominations must be submi... read more
Poor, sick and expensive: Colorado's scaled-down Medicaid expansion
Posted: Thursday, May 17, 2012
Dale Miller spends his days on the streets of downtown Denver selling a newspaper called The Homeless Voice. He's been having some health problems, but he can't afford to see a doctor on the $10 to $1... read more
Arkansas - Beebe says Medicaid crisis likely means cuts to services
Posted: Thursday, May 17, 2012
Some cuts in services are likely as the state deals with a looming Medicaid crisis, Gov. Mike Beebe said today. The governor said raising taxes also is an option, though he is not planning to propose... read more
Arizona's new KidsCare to help thousands
Posted: Thursday, May 17, 2012
A new version of Arizona's children's health-insurance program opened Tuesday and eventually will cover nearly 22,000 low-income kids. About 500 Arizona children already have signed up for Kids... read more
Wisconsin - State sending letters on Medicaid changes
Posted: Thursday, May 17, 2012
The state is sending out letters to 111,000 low-income Wisconsinites warning them that they could see changes to their state health coverage, including premium increases. The letters are being sent a... read more
Connecticut - New budget figures make agreement on Medicaid changes likely
Posted: Thursday, May 17, 2012
Key Democratic lawmakers have bristled at the governor's proposal to scale back a Medicaid program that serves some of the poorest adults in Connecticut. But in light of new budget figures released th... read more
Lawsuit challenges Medicaid managed care decision in Missouri
Posted: Thursday, May 17, 2012
Which marketplace is better: a crowded one with lots of choices or a streamlined one with just a few options? Those competing ideals are the backdrop of a legal battle playing out this month in Missou... read more
Supporting Community Living
Posted: Monday, April 30, 2012
Supporting Community Living The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the latest step towards expanding community living with the final rule creating the Community First Choice... read more
HHS seeks comment on National Action Plan to eliminate healthcare-associated infections
Posted: Thursday, April 19, 2012
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) posted online today an updated National Action Plan to eliminate healthcare-associated infections for public comment. The update confirms progre... read more
Tips for Better Health Communication
Posted: Thursday, January 12, 2012
Effective communication between you and your health care provider can happen in today’s fast-paced health care system. AHRQ has a free tool that can help you prepare a list of prioritized questi... read more