WASHINGTON—Georgetown University Health Policy Institute researchers Joan Alker and Jack Hoadley released the first in a series of issue briefs evaluating the implementation of Florida’s experimental Medicaid waiver program. Funded primarily by the Jessie Ball DuPont Fund, the evaluation is the only comprehensive examination of the Medicaid pilot program that is funded independently of the […]
WASHINGTON—As the 10-year anniversary of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program approaches, Congress will have an opportunity to build on the success that SCHIP, in partnership with Medicaid, has had in decreasing the uninsured rate of lowincome children. “Of all our health care reform efforts, covering children has been resoundingly successful and efficient. Since 1997, […]
Children will be put at risk of losing basic and essential health services under a new West Virginia Medicaid initiative, according to an analysis released today by the Center for Children and Families at Georgetown University’s Health Policy Institute. West Virginia is one of the first states in the country to make significant changes to […]
Washington — The devastating impact of proposed Medicaid changes on America’s most vulnerable citizens was demonstrated today as families and children living with chronic diseases and/or disabilities testified to the vital role Medicaid plays in their lives. At the event, co-sponsored by the Center for Children and Families at Georgetown University’s Health Policy Institute (CCF) […]
Together, Medicaid and SCHIP have reduced the uninsure d rate of lowincome children by one-thi rd, yet new report cautions that debated program changes, cost-cutting me asures imperil these successes Washington, D.C. – On the eve of the 40th anniversary of Medicaid, and in the midst of ongoing debate about its future, the Center for […]
Washington, D.C. – Amid high-profile debate on the future of Medicaid, the new Center for Children and Families (CCF) launched today. CCF is uniquely focused on developing and disseminating research, strategies and ideas to improve the health of America’s low- and moderate income children and families. Read the Full Release
