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medicaid
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Experts make predictions for future of health insurance exchanges
By Nov. 16, states must make firm decisions about whether they will run a state exchange, whether they will allow…
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State budget crises translate into cuts to oral health care
Medicaid dental benefits for poor adults often end up on the chopping block when states are facing hard times. While…
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Health care watchdog agency provides ideas for stories in coming year
The HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) has unveiled its FY 2013 OIG Work Plan , a blueprint for the…
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Business groups may change tune on Medicaid expansion
We’ve all been reporting on how health care providers – particularly safety nets and public hospitals – are going to…
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Explore aspects of Medicaid expansion in the states
It’s unlikely that too many states (particularly but not exclusively “red” states) will be making up their mind about Medicaid…
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No simple solution for gaps in oral health care
The lack of oral health coverage that affects more than 100 million Americans is a problem that will only be…
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Investigators look into allegations of Medicaid dental recruiting of Dallas children
Byron Harris of WFAA-Dallas reports authorities there are investigating cases in which at least six children allegedly were recruited at…
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Ryan selection brings Medicare, Medicaid proposals to forefront
It’s time to bone up on Republican proposals for overhauling Medicare and Medicaid, and how they compare with the Democrat’s…
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Berwick reminds next class of doctors of their responsibility
Several weeks ago I got an email from a Democrat on the Hill that said, “This might make you cry,…
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Survey: Cost keeps Americans from visiting dentists
Three-quarters of American adults say they have good or very good oral health. The news is not so good for…