Sunday, February 05, 2006

Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Highlights News Of Recent State Medicaid Developments. The following summarizes news coverage of recent developments in states' Medicaid programs.Florida: A Florida Medicaid overhaul plan that will begin on a limited basis on July 1 will create a "defined contribution" system under which the state can spend no more than the amount it is allotted for Medicaid, Gov... click link for more info. [Medicare/Medicaid News From Medical News Today] 6:07:31 AM    comment [] Federal Government, U.S. Industries Must Address Health Care Costs, General Motors Chair Says. General Motors Chair Rick Wagoner last week said that the federal government and U.S. industries must address how increased health care costs have affected the economy and companies, the AP/Dayton Daily News reports. At a Houston Auto Show, Wagoner said that increased health care costs affect the growth of all companies, not only GM, which reported a loss of $4... click link for more info. [Medical News Today RSS/XML Feed] 6:06:43 AM    comment [] Wall Street Journal Examines Increased Cost of Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security 5:59:25 AM    comment []

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