KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: House GOP Plan Targets Medicaid

The Host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner Read Julie’s stories. Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News’ weekly health policy news podcast, “What the Health?” A noted expert on health policy issues, Julie is the …

Lawmakers propose higher Medicaid reimbursement rates for NC dentists

By Anne Blythe When North Carolina started enrolling more people in the expanded Medicaid program almost 15 months ago, hundreds of thousands of low-income people became eligible for an array of dental services. But that didn’t mean dentists across the …

California has a lot to lose if Trump slashes Medicaid. Seniors, kids and more could face coverage cuts

In summary Almost 15 million Californians have health care coverage through Medi-Cal, a program that stands to lose billions of dollars if Republicans follow through on proposed cuts. Perhaps no state has more to lose than California in the federal budget …

Medicaid telehealth cuts threaten access to care

If Congress cuts Medicaid, new study finds 400k Hoosiers may lose coverage

A study by the Urban Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation looks at what would happen if the federal government cuts Medicaid spending. In Indiana an estimated 366,000 people could lose health insurance. The state is trying to position itself so …

The Francis Effect podcast: Pope's health; cuts to Medicaid; Shannon Evans on Lent

National Catholic Reporter senior correspondent Heidi Schlumpf, columnist Daniel Horan and David Dault continue Season 16 of "The Francis Effect." Daniel, Heidi, and David look at the Republicans' recent attacks on Medicaid, and join their …

Venhuizen says Medicaid expansion cuts likely

South Dakota Lt. Gov. Tony Venhuizen introduced a bill tying the state's Medicaid expansion to federal funding levels. The bill would end Medicaid expansion if the federal government reduces its funding share below 90%. Supporters argue the measure is …

Trump health nominee Dr. Mehmet Oz faces scrutiny for Medicare and Medicaid stances

President Donald Trump raised eyebrows with nominations political pundits thought had no chance of gaining Senate approval for confirmation. One, former Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican and Trump’s original choice for attorney general, withdrew before …

Hakeem Jeffries Was Asked to Provide Evidence of GOP Cuts to Medicaid. His Answer Was a Train Wreck.

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has the same problem many a Democrat has right now: he can deliver the talking points, but when pressed, he collapses into a mumbling mess. It was a marvel to witness. The New York Democrat was doing his part, trying …

Medicaid cuts would likely worsen rural MN health care outlook

Minnesota's rural health-care landscape is described as being "stressed" - and the diagnosis could become grimmer if congressional Republicans keep their sights on Medicaid when reducing spending. Specifics need to be sorted out, but the …