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Two more Medicaid proposals that could shut down hospitals

Last week, I discussed how Rep. Paul Ryan's proposal to overhaul the Medicaid system could prove disastrous to hospitals. This week, I want to examine proposals by two up-and-coming governors to

New Jersey seeks waiver for huge cut in Medicaid rolls

New Jersey has asked the Obama Administration for a waiver to obtain huge cuts in its Medicaid rolls, reports the Newark Star-Ledger. The proposal, floated by Gov. Chris Christie, would slash the

SPOTLIGHT: Exemptions allow insurers to offer less generous benefits

Insurers in Florida, New Jersey, Ohio and Tennessee can continue offering less generous benefits than they would otherwise be required to provide this year, reports the New York Times. The Obama

CMS updates criteria for EMTALA waivers

During certain kinds of emergencies, your hospital may be able to expect a relaxation of Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) rules based on new language that CMS has added to the State