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New hospital price transparency initiatives in WA, PA
Hospital price transparency is slowly edging its way into the mainstream, with two new initiatives announced in Washington State and in Pennsylvania.
PA's Medicaid expansion could make it cheaper for enrollees to get exchange coverage
A proposed expansion of Pennsylvania's Medicaid program under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by Gov. Tom Corbett has created a quandary--many thousands of the state's residents would pay higher premiums if they stayed in Medicaid than if they obtained coverage through the state's health insurance exchange, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
PA facing potential $325 million in Medicaid cuts next year
As Pennsylvania's policymakers struggle with a decision to expand its Medicaid eligibility under the Affordable Care Act, the Keystone State is facing a potential cut of $325 million in funding next year, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
PA hospitals bear $1B uncompensated care burden
Unless the Keystone State moves to expand Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act, Pennsylvania's hospitals should expect to carry a 10-figure annual burden regarding uncompensated care, reported the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Expert: "Most physician apologies are sincere"
Pennsylvania has now joined the majority of states with "I'm sorry" laws protecting physicians' benevolent gestures from being used against them in malpractice cases. The passing of SB-379, however, does not protect physicians who admit fault, MedCity News reported.
PA's Corbett floats proposals for Medicaid expansion
Pennsylvania is among the two-dozen states that have yet to decide to expand its Medicaid program as part of the Affordable Care Act, but Gov. Tom Corbett is floating proposals for moving forward, Kaiser Health News reported.
Bills would require hospitals accept any willing insurer
Two Pennsylvania House members want to require hospitals and hospital-owned doctor practices must contract with any willing insurer in newly introduced legislation--a direct result of the ongoing battle between Highmark and UPMC.
Will Pennsylvania join Medicaid expansion supporters?
Pennsylvania may soon become the latest state to agree to the health reform law's Medicaid expansion program. Sources close to Gov. Tom Corbett say he will announce this week, possibly as early as today, that he has approved a plan to expand Medicaid coverage, the Lancaster New Era reported.
Two states reconsider Medicaid expansion; eye modified programs
Policymakers in Missouri and Pennsylvania, both laggards in deciding whether to expand their Medicaid programs under the Affordable Care Act, are moving forward--in that they're more closely considering their options.
No Medicaid expansion till 2015 for Pennsylvania, top official says
As Pennsylvania lawmakers consider whether to expand their Medicaid program under the reform law, a top state official said even if Gov. Tom Corbett approves, it would take until at least January 2015 to negotiate and implement the expansion.
