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As Hospitals Close, Medicaid Expansion Rises In Deep South
Supporters of Medicaid expansion are targeting Alabama with a major marketing campaign touting economic benefits.
Medicare’s ACOs Saved Nearly $2 Billion Over Three Years, Group Says
Medicare ACOs saved U.S. taxpayers $1.84 billion from 2013 to 2015, a study commissioned by the National Association of ACOs says amid its policy battle with the Trump administration over value-based care.
Red State Medicaid Expansion Polls Well As Midterms Loom
Medicaid expansion in Idaho, Nebraska and Utah is earning favorable polls, court victories and bipartisan support as ballot initiatives build momentum ahead of November’s midterm general election.
Judge Dismisses GOP Effort To Block Nebraska’s Medicaid Expansion Ballot Measure
A judge dismissed an effort to block that Nebraska’s Medicaid expansion via ballot initiative, clearing the way for voters to decide whether to increase access to healthcare coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
How Walmart Outflanks Amazon To Win Seniors In Medicare Plans
Walmart is partnering with Medicare Advantage plans, which provide health coverage for one in three elderly Americans 65 and over.
Expect More Ads Ripping Republicans On Pre-Existing Conditions
Democrats’ new campaign ads blast Republicans who want to strip patient protections from Americans with pre-existing conditions.
How Retail Mental Health Could Be Medicine’s Next Frontier
Retail mental health clinics and urgent care centers are beginning to emerge across the U.S.
To Keep You Healthy, Health Insurers May Soon Pay Your Rent
Health insurers Anthem, Aetna, Humana and UnitedHealth Group are investing in housing, mental health counseling and even food to address “social determinants of health.”
As States Ease Hurdles To Physician Assistants, Salaries Eclipse $100K
Physician Assistant salaries rose nearly 3% to $105,000 last year from $102,000 in 2016 as states lift restrictions, The American Academy of PAs says.
