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Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:53:40 +0100

New York Insurers Must Cover Same-Sex Spouses
Many same-sex couples have been concerned about their legal status since Proposition 8 passed in California. There has been some good news recently in New York for those wondering...
Sat, 03 Jan 2009 21:58:39 +0100

Digitizing Health Care
The New York Times recently featured an article about health information technology and the role that electronic medical records can play in patient care. This type of records system...
Thu, 01 Jan 2009 11:58:41 +0100

Personalized Medicine is Coming Soon
Medical experts believe that a person's genetic makeup determines whether a particular medication will be effective for them or not. According to the New York Times, most medications are...
Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:12:23 +0100

More Companies Open - and Upgrade - On-Site Health Clinics
Many companies have already opened on-site health clinics as a way of managing the health of their employees. In many cases, these clinics also help the companies save money....
Sat, 27 Dec 2008 11:37:36 +0100

Americans Face Tough Choices Due To Rising Health Costs
Newsobserver.com reports that many Americans face tough choices due to rising health costs. Some must choose between health care and food, housing, transportation, and other expenses. Many choose...
Fri, 26 Dec 2008 21:37:34 +0100

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Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:53:41 +0100

California Budget Proposal Includes Medicaid Cuts

Aides to California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Wednesday released a proposal to address the state's budget deficit in part by cutting funds for Medi-Cal and other health care programs, the Sacramento Bee reports (Yamamura, Sacramento Bee, 1/1).

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:09:15 -0600

Enrollment Increases In Massachusetts Premium-Assistance Program For Laid-Off Workers

Enrollment in a Massachusetts program designed to help unemployed state residents pay health insurance premiums has increased by 73% in the past year, the Boston Globe reports. The state Medical Security Program, which is funded by a tax on employers, pays 80% of a laid-off worker's monthly insurance premium for up to 46 weeks. For people who cannot afford to retain their coverage, even with the assistance money, the program offers full basic coverage and charges a copayment of about $15 per doctor visit.

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:56:33 -0600

Highlighting Medicaid News In Three States

Summaries of recent news involving Medicaid in Connecticut, Louisiana and Rhode Island appear below.

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:52:46 -0600

States Consider Further Cuts To Medicaid Programs

The Washington Post recently examined how many states "are being forced to curtail" Medicaid services "as they struggle to cope with the deteriorating economy." Medicaid, which provided health coverage to 50 million U.S. residents in 2007, is the largest or second-largest expense in every U.S. state, the Post reports.

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:51:48 -0600

California Requires Private Health Plans To Cover Interpretation Services

A law requiring California health, dental and specialty insurers to provide members with interpreters took effect Jan. 1, the Sacramento Bee reports. Of the 37 million people living in California, more than 40% speak a language other than English, and one-fifth of the population say they cannot speak English "very well," according to the Bee.

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:30:05 -0600