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Why Millions on Medicaid Are at Risk of Losing Coverage in the Months Ahead

02/15/2022

State Medicaid agencies are preparing for millions of people to lose benefits when a federal mandate created during the pandemic expires.

State Medicaid agencies are...

02/15/2022

First Report Managed Care

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Why Medicaid Expansion Ballots May Hit a Dead End After South Dakota

12/20/2022

Rachana Pradhan ;

Daniel Chang ;

In states like Florida and Wyoming, efforts to expand Medicaid have stalled amid legislative opposition and ballot campaign challenges.

In states like Florida and...

12/20/2022

First Report Managed Care

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Democrats Plan to Expand Medicare Hearing Benefits

11/05/2021

Rachana Pradhan ;

A proposal by Congressional Democrats could expand hearing benefits for older adults enrolled in traditional Medicare plans, including coverage for hearing assessment services and treatment.

A proposal by Congressional...

11/05/2021

First Report Managed Care

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At Nursing Homes, Long Waits for Results Render COVID-19 Tests ‘Useless’

02/02/2022

Rachana Pradhan ;

Federal data shows more nursing homes are waiting longer for COVID-19 test results for residents and staffers, while also dealing with a shortage of rapid antigen tests.

Federal data shows more nursing...

02/02/2022

Annals of Long-Term Care