CCF in the News - 2011
The following is a sample of media clips in which the Center for Children and Families has been quoted or our research work has been referenced. All articles are available in PDF format unless otherwise noted.
States to Get U.S. Bonuses for Covering Uninsured Children
Bloomberg
December 28, 2011
State Cuts to Medicaid Affect Patients, Providers
Associated Press
December 27, 2011
Uninsured Child Population Shrinks by 1 Million
American Medical News
December 19, 2011
As Pa. Slashes Medicaid Rolls, Advocates Cry Foul
News Works
December 16, 2011
Pa.'s Drop in Medicaid Rolls Stirs Controversy
Philadelphia Inquirer
December 15, 2011
Studies Point to flaws in Florida's Medicaid Managed Care
Stateline
December 14, 2011
State's Medicaid Overhaul Could Result in Disenrollment of 800,000
Florida Center for Investigative Reporting
December 9, 2011
New Medicaid Plan Could Undo Florida's Gains, Study Says
Orlando Sentinel
December 9, 2011
Florida Puts Squeeze on Medicaid Outlays
Kaiser Health News
December 9, 2011
Researchers Warn Proposed Changes to Florida's Medicaid Could Drop 600,000 Poor Children from Rolls
Palm Beach Post
December 7, 2011
Study: Fla. Medicaid Premiums Too High
Miami Herald
December 7, 2011
Federal Health Law Offers New Benefits for Children of State Workers
Stateline
December 7, 2011
800,000 to Lose Florida Medicaid?
Health News Florida
December 7, 2011
Kansas Lags in Getting More Kids Insured
Wichita Eagle
December 6, 2011
Public Programs Help Cover Florida
News Press
December 5, 2011
Florida Poverty Rates Higher than National Average, More Children Insured by State
Sunshine Slate
December 5, 2011
The Salt Lake Tribune
December 1, 2011
Rate of Oklahoma Children Without Heath Insurance Improves
Tulsa World
December 1, 2011
More Children Have health Insurance-But with Catch
Black Voice News
December 1, 2011
Study: Uninsured Children Up in State
Pioneer Press
November 30, 2011
Number of Uninsured Kids Dropped in Recent Years, Report Finds
California Healthline
November 30, 2011
Number of Minnesota Children with Heath Insurance Declines
Grand Forks Herald
November 30, 2011
Number of Uninsured Minnesota Kids Climbs
Star Tribune
November 29, 2011
Study Credits States for Increase in Children's Insurance Coverage
Fox Orlando
November 29, 2011
More Oregon Kids Now Have Health Insurance
KTVZ
November 29, 2011
Study: Hispanic, Native American Kids Lag in Heath Coverage
Phoenix Business Journal
November 29, 2011
Study Credits States for Increase in Children's Insurance Coverage
Fox News
November 29, 2011
Houston Chronicle
November 29, 2011
Oregon Rate of Uninsured Children Improves
Oregon Public Broadcasting
November 29, 2011
Study: More MN Kids Uninsured
Fox 9
November 29, 2011
Study: MN One of Few States With More Uninsured Kids
Fox 21 News
November 29, 2011
Study reports growing number of uninsured children in Minn.
Minnesota Public Radio
November 29, 2011
Report: Florida has made the most progress in reducing number of uninsured children
Florida Independent
November 29, 2011
Study: Even with more kids in poverty, number of uninsured children fell14% over 3 years
Associated Press
November 29, 2011
Florida Leads Nation In Getting More Kids Insured
Kaiser Heath News
November 29, 2011
Report: Children's Coverage Varies Widely by State
The Hill Healthwatch
November 29, 2011
Utah Lags behind Other States in Covering Kids
Salt Lake Tribune
November 29, 2011
Study: Minnesota sees significant decline in children with health insurance
Pioneer Press
November 29, 2011
Report: Minnesota Only State with Substantial Rise in Uninsured Kids
Star Tribune
November 29, 2011
Nearly 12,000 More MN Children Without Health Insurance
Public News Service
November 29, 2011
Supreme Court’s planned review of health-care law shocks Medicaid advocates
Washington Post
November 16, 2011
Kansas Health Institute
November 14, 2011
Low-income state workers begin to gain access to Children’s Health Insurance Program
Washington Post
November 6, 2011
CMS eligibility systems guidance: “Good news” for Medicaid directors
State Health Watch
October 2011
120K kids waiting to get state health insurance
Arizona Daily Star
October 3, 2011
As Medicaid program expires, Arizona looks for federal OK of new plan
Cronkite News
September 30, 2011
News Bites: States Unite Against Federal Medicaid Cuts
Hill Healthwatch
September 30, 2011
Medicaid quietly dodges deficit reduction battle
Washington Post
September 20, 2011
California providers fight for info on Medicaid cuts back
Politico
August 30, 2011
Washington Post
August 25, 2011
Lead letter: Managed care still unproven
Florida Times-Union
August 16, 2011
Health reform’s ‘churning’ challenge
Washington PostAugust 15, 2011
Physician organizations fight states' proposed cutbacks to Medicaid
American Medical News
August 15, 2011
New Money and New Rules for the Exchanges
Kaiser Health News
August 12, 2011
States Face Challenges In Controlling Health Insurance Premiums
Kaiser Health News
August 7, 2011
Think Medicaid is safe? Think again.
Washington Post
August 5, 2011
Utah Medicaid reforms bad medicine for Utah kids, say national groups
Salt Lake Tribune
August 3,2011
Groups urge regulators to reject Utah Medicaid waiver request
Hill Healthwatch
August 3, 2011
Children With Special Health Needs Will Suffer From Medicaid Cuts
Public News Service
July 25, 2011
Provision of Reform Law Could Affect Access to Coverage for Families
California Healthline
July 22, 2011
Healthcare law could leave families with high insurance costs
Hill Healthwatch
July 21, 2011
Indy Star
July 21, 2011
PR Web
July 20, 2011
The Lakeland Ledger
July 17, 2011
Children in the Dawn and Shadows of Life Should Be a Top Priority in Budget Talks
Huffington Post
July 15, 2011
A Looming Threat to Public Insurance Programs for Children with Special Health Care Needs
Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health
July 15, 2011
Advocates shine spotlight on people with special health needs as White House weighs Medicaid cuts
The Hill Healthwatch
July 14, 2011
Children with Special Health Care Needs Have Much at Stake in Budget Talks
Yahoo! News
July 14, 2011
A well-used but misleading Medicaid statistic
The Washington Post
July 5, 2011
Google Health Signing Off, Medicaid Funding And Planned Parenthood
Kaiser Health News Blog
June 28, 2011
Federal health law driving state debates
Stateline
June 16, 2011
Has Chris Christie Set a New Low for Medicaid?
Mother Jones
June 7, 2011
Alabama pushes health reforms
Politico
June 6, 2011
How would cost-sharing affect Medicaid?
Ezra Klein's Blog
June 1, 2011
GOP Pushes To Let States Reduce Medicaid Rolls
Kaiser Health News
May 23, 2011
Study Says Medicaid Changes Could Exclude Some Patients
Public Media for Central Florida
May 11, 2011
Critics Fear G.O.P.�s Proposed Medicaid Changes Could Cut Coverage for the Aged
New York Times
May 10, 2011
The Real Impact Of Cutting Medicaid -- Just When We Need It The Most
Kaiser Health News
May 5, 2011
Medicaid: Surprising efficiency
Florida Times-Union
May 4, 2011
Florida Legislature Nears Medicaid Overhaul Vote
New York Times
April 27, 2011
Report Finds Gaps in Measuring Children's Health
National Journal
April 26, 2011
Friday Night Deal Leaves Some Agencies Quite Healthy
National Journal
April 12, 2011
Final continuing resolution cuts funding for two ACA provisions
Modern Healthcare
April 12, 2011
Wonkbook: One day to avert a shutdown
Washington Post
April 7, 2011
Debunking The Mythology: The Utah And Massachusetts Health Exchanges
Kaiser Health News
April 6, 2011
OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Ryan under assault on two fronts
The Hill Healthwatch
April 5, 2011
Study Warns Data Missing in Fla. Medicaid Pilot
Associated Press
April 5, 2011
Medicaid pilot flaws ignored?
Health News Florida
April 5, 2011
Study: Cost of health reform overblown
South Florida Business Journal
April 5, 2011
Georgetown report: Florida Medicaid pilot program still shows no proof of saving money
Florida Independent
April 5, 2011
Ryan Plan Threatens Safety Net for Kids, Experts Argue
National Journal
April 4, 2011
Panelists see progress on expanding kids' coverage
Modern Health Care
April 4, 2011
Dems: Potential cuts to Medicaid outlined by administration 'cruel'
The Hill
March 27, 2011
Rick Scott's Medicaid Overhaul to Benefit�Rick Scott?
Mother Jones
March 25, 2011
Governors Seek Help on Medicaid Costs
New York Times
March 1, 2011
Obama's 'risky move' in Florida
Politico
February 27, 2011
Obama Administration Unlikely to Block Arizona Plan to Cut 250,000 from Medicaid Rolls
Washington Post
February 16, 2011
States Largely Maintain or Improve Medicaid, CHIP Access
American Medical News
January 24, 2011
Can't Get Health Coverage? Some States Have Options
MSNBC
January 14, 2011
Arizona Nearly Alone in 2010 Health-Care Cuts
Arizona Republic
January 12, 2011
Healthcare Safety Nets Kept Intact with Help from Washington
LA Times
January 12, 2011
Some States Have Options to Help Consumers Find Health Coverage
Kaiser Health News
January 11, 2011
With Federal Help, States Hold Steady in Coverage for Low-Income Families Despite Recession--But Trouble Lies Ahead
On the Hill
January 11, 2011
Feds Helped States Sustain Medicaid
Columbus Dispatch
January 12, 2011
Federal Funds Allowed States to Maintain Health Care for Poor Children
Kaiser Health News
January 11, 2011
With Federal Support, States Hold Steady in Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Policies for Low-Income Children and Families Despite Recession
Sun Herald
January 11, 2011