“It is absolutely not sustainable. If we do nothing, this line will bankrupt our state,” Scott said at a news conference via Florida Challenges Medicaid Spending ‘By Force’ : NPR.
The Financial State Of Florida’s Medicaid | HealthyState.org – Florida Health News. University of South Florida Public Radio Reporter, David Gulliver has written one of the best analysis of the funding of Medicaid. In great detail he describes the two billion dollar cuts to Medicaid that only saves the state of Florida 442 million. To …
Over the strong objection of Florida counties and tea party activists, Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday signed a bill that will force the local governments to make good on nearly $300 million worth of unpaid Medicaid bills. via Scott Signs $276 Million Medicaid Bill | TheLedger.com.
Miller – McCune has a great article about the politics of the Supreme Court. As the Supreme Court considers the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid today, they must do so with great respect for their opinion to be honored. However the backlash will be great what ever decision they will make. It is my prediction …
U.S. Tells States How to Expand Medicaid in Health Law – WSJ.com. Regulations on the expansion of the federal medicaid program are issued to the dismay of many states. Oral Arguments in the Supreme Court of the United States are less than 10 days away. This WSJ article is well written and informative.
The Human Side to the VA, interesting blog from the VA. The Claims Process: Inside a VA Regional Office | VAntage Point.
The Miami Herald reports: A controversial measure that would shift $300 million in disputed Medicaid bills to counties has been received by Gov. Rick Scott’s office, triggering the 15-day window for him to either sign or veto the legislation. If Scott does neither by the March 29 deadline, it becomes law automatically. via Clock ticking …
Some of questions asked by the Federal Government to the State of Florida regarding the transition to managed care for those on Medicaid. In a recent article some of these questions have been revealed. If you were the State of Florida how would you answer them. “The State must ensure that plans maintain a network …
Florida Medicaid shift could take longer than expected | The News-Press | news-press.com. Well written article, about the shift to managed care for seniors on medicaid and how the state and federal governments still do not understand how it will all work. The need for independent advice on choices and care seems manifest for seniors and …