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December 2010
(12/21/10)
Texas Policy Expert Calls for an “Adult Conversation” on Medicaid & Health Spending
States are facing a serious challenge of reining in health spending
growth across the entire population and economy, not just in Medicaid,
according to Anne Dunkelberg of Texas-based Center for Public Policy
Priorities.• Blog: Let's Have an "Adult Conversation" about Opting Out of Medicaid
(12/17/10)
Mass Sees Unprecedented Gains in Coverage for Kids
Massachusetts officials released the latest data from their 2010 state insurance survey. The survey provided continued good news: overall, 98.1 percent of all Massachusetts residents have health coverage. For kids, the 2010 insurance rate is an astonishing 99.8 percent -- essentially universal coverage. Read the blog by Brian Rosman of Health Care for All on Say Ahhh! for more details.• Blog: Unprecedented Results for Kids Coverage in Massachusetts: Lessons for the Nation
(12/8/10)
States Could Reap Significant Savings by Implementing ACA
A new report by the Urban Institute and funded by First Focus finds that states could in fact, save significant dollars by successfully implementing health reform. This new report stands in stark contrast to other recent reports that states will bear significant costs to implement health reform.• Blog: States Can Reap Significant Savings By Implementing ACA
(12/2/10)
Self Assessment Toolkit Offered by “Max Enroll” Initiative
The Maximizing Enrollment for Kids initiative a State Self-Assessment
Toolkit. CCF’s Tricia Brooks recommends that states use it to help
improve Medicaid and CHIP.• Blog: Self Assessment Toolkit Can Help States Improve Medicaid and CHIP
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