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Economy forces states to reduce Medicaid spending USA Today Share     More than half the states are reducing Medicaid services and payments to health care providers this year as the recession propelled enrollments to record levels and sapped money from treasuries. Governors who will meet with President Obama this weekend have taken some actions to close budget deficits. More Hospital reps hammer proposed "bed tax" The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Share
Hospital officials turned out in force at the state Capitol to oppose Gov. Sonny Perdue's proposed hospital tax, saying they preferred a tobacco tax to fill a massive Medicaid shortfall. Some 250 people -- hospital CEOs, Chamber of Commerce officials and lobbyists for doctors, radiologists and dentists -- attended a legislative public hearing on the governor's proposal to fill a $608 million funding gap in Medicaid in the fiscal 2011 state budget. Voices opposing the hospital tax dominated the hearing. More
A cautionary tale in health care reform Los Angeles Times Share
Spurred by heart-wrenching stories of sick people denied health coverage, the state of New York did what many of President Obama's critics say he should do now -- it passed a relatively simple law requiring insurers to accept all applicants. But two decades later, New York's experience offers a cautionary tale: Making isolated changes to the complex medical insurance system can have unwelcome consequences. More Doctor shortage fuels nurse practitioners' push for bigger role The Macon Telegraph Share
There are no doctors in rural Tyrrell County, N.C. There's only Irene Cavall, a licensed nurse practitioner and the sole source of primary care for 4,000 residents spread out over 600 square miles. It's been that way since the county's lone doctor moved away two and a half years ago. Cavall sees as many as 40 patients a day at the Columbia Medical Center. It's about 40 miles west of the Outer Banks; an ambulance ride to the nearest hospital takes 25 minutes. More  Premiums jump 14 percent on Medicare private plans ABC News Share
Millions of seniors who signed up for popular private health plans through Medicare are facing sharp premium increases this year -- another sign that spiraling costs are a problem even for those with solid insurance. A study by a major consulting firm found that premiums for Medicare Advantage plans offering medical and prescription drug coverage jumped 14.2 percent on average in 2010, after an increase of only 5.2 percent the previous year. More Reviving the health care debate The Wall Street Journal Share
With the health-reform juggernaut slowed to a crawl in Congress, and Democrats and Republicans meeting to search for common ground, this is an opportune time to re-examine the cause of dysfunction in our system. Democrats are focused on reducing the number of people who are uninsured and progressing toward the goal of universal coverage. More Obama and the health care debate: Where to start? USA Today Share
The White House and congressional Republicans are laying down markers for the health care summit, and right now they can't agree on where to start. The Obama administration is touting the $950 billion comprehensive health care plan it unveiled, while Republicans are calling for a more piece-meal approach. More
High blood pressure in U.S. a "neglected disease" Reuters Share
High blood pressure is a "neglected disease" and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must do more to fight it by helping Americans eat better and encouraging doctors to treat it more aggressively, an expert panel said. More MCG president finalist tours campus The Augusta Chronicle Share
Dr. Ricardo Azziz walked into the third floor of the Hamilton Wing at Medical College of Georgia and was immediately struck by the bright orange hallways surrounding labs under renovation there. He took his first tour of campus as a candidate before a special meeting March 2, by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents on his nomination. More |
 
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