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Bill bars future governors from Medicaid expansion

Approved 87-57, it bars future governors from unilaterally accepting increased federal funding by expanding Medicaid under the White House-backed health care law.

Medicaid bill helps with managing medications

Those of us on the front lines of treating Medicaid patients have found the state to be a productive partner in its ability to provide information and access to treatment for those on Medicaid.

Most doctors still reject Medicaid as program expansion nears

Doctors in several states outside Florida also have refused to operate on Duck, who's covered by Medicaid, the state-federal health insurance program for poor people and those with disabilities.

Protesters demand Medicaid expansion, hopes fade

Dozens of protesters have marched through the Texas Capitol demanding expansion of the Medicaid program, but hopes for the program were fading.

No Medicaid decision from Fla. Legislature

Rick Scott to veto the state budget or call a special session after the Legislature adjourned without passing an expansion of the state's Medicaid program.

Gov: W.Va. to expand Medicaid, cover 92K uninsured

Tomblin was one of just two Democratic governors who had yet to choose whether to expand Medicaid.

Medicaid improved mental health for uninsured

The study offers a twist for states weighing a major Medicaid expansion under President Barack Obama's health care law, to serve a similar population of adults around the country.

Chambers get behind Medicaid | Texas Legislature | News from Fort Worth, Dallas,...

After officials at the city's UMC Health System explained how Medicaid expansion could cushion cost increases, chamber directors unanimously approved a resolution, said Chairman Carlos Morales.

Texas hospitals are already tackling Medicaid reform

And we are willing to put our funds at risk because Medicaid reforms will benefit all Texans by increasing transparency, improving accountability and promoting efficient delivery of care.

Protesters march on Texas Capitol for expanded Medicaid

"Medicaid coverage in Texas is limited to the low-income elderly and children, pregnant women and the disabled.

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TALLAHASSEE: Democrats urge Gov. Rick Scott to call special session on Medicaid

Rick Scott to call a special session to end the Legislature's impasse on Medicaid expansion.

On Medicaid, GOP politics trumps common sense

Scott has the support of most Floridians on Medicaid expansion.

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Increase in doctors' pay for Medicaid services off to a slow start

Previously, many limited their Medicaid patients because of low reimbursements, he said.

Marilyn Tavenner Confirmed as Medicaid and Medicare Chief

Acting Chief Wins Confirmation to Run Medicare and Medicaid

Senate confirms Tavenner as head of Medicare-Medicaid services

Medicare-Medicaid head confirmed