Medicaid
A study published April 28 by Health Affairs Scholar found low-income adults living in states with Medicaid expansion experienced an average 9.5% relative increase in income within five years following expansion.
We need as many voices as possible united in the protection of Medicaid. If you are permitted by state or other law to send a message like this, please use these sample letters and newsletter items to encourage stakeholders to advocate for the protection of Medicaid and other crucial health care…
A per capita cap on federal Medicaid financing would be a fundamental change to how the program is financed and, specifically, would amount to a substantial cut that would grow over time.
Fact: Medicaid chronically underpays for services. Without supplemental payments, Medicaid fee-for-services payments nationally paid 58 cents for every dollar that hospitals spent caring for Medicaid patients, and Medicaid managed care organizations paid 65 cents.
Congressional committees have begun marking up their portions of a reconciliation bill to enact key pieces of President Trump’s agenda.
The AHA April 30 released a report highlighting how hospitals and health systems continue to experience significant financial headwinds that can challenge their ability to provide care to their patients and communities.
The AHA April 29 urged majority and minority leaders in both the Senate and House to not make disruptive policy changes to Medicaid and other coverage options.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) writes to express support for the Medicaid program as the reconciliation package is developed.
Twelve House Republicans April 14 sent a letter to House leadership voicing their opposition to potential Medicaid cuts.
The AHA yesterday released two new resources highlighting the significance of Medicaid and the potential impacts if Congress makes cuts to the program.