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Medicaid is the United States health program for eligible individuals and families with low incomes and resources. It is a means-tested program that is jointly funded by the states and federal government, and is managed by the states.

Employees from UnitedHealthcare of Wisconsin donate 1183 pairs of socks to Milwaukee Rescue Mission

Employees from UnitedHealthcare of Wisconsin, part of AmeriChoice, the nation’s largest Medicaid managed care company, have donated 1183 pairs of socks to the Milwaukee Rescue Mission.

4 Jan 2010

Attorney General implores Congress to remove Nebraska provision from federal health care legislation

Attorney General Tom Corbett has joined 11 of his fellow attorneys general urging the leaders of Congress to delete the Nebraska provision from the pending federal health care legislation.

4 Jan 2010

CMS and ONC issue regulations to implement widespread adoption of EHR incentive programs

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services (CMS) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) encourage public comment on two regulations issued today that lay a foundation for improving quality, efficiency and safety through meaningful use of certified electronic health record (EHR) technology.

31 Dec 2009

MEPREP to fund research to study the effects of medication in pregnant women

A new research program called the Medication Exposure in Pregnancy Risk Evaluation Program (MEPREP) will fund research to study the effects of prescription medications used during pregnancy.

31 Dec 2009

Clear One Health Plans and PacificSource Health Plans sign definitive merger agreement

Clear One Health Plans, Inc. and PacificSource Health Plans announced today they have signed a definitive merger agreement under which PacificSource will acquire Clear One.

31 Dec 2009

PIMS returns more than $104,000 in experience credit payments

Premier Insurance Management Services Inc. (PIMS) has returned more than $104,000 in experience credit payments to 27 Premier healthcare alliance member hospitals and healthcare systems that participate in the PIMS Fidelity and Fiduciary Liability sponsored insurance program.

30 Dec 2009

ACC files complaint against HHS Secretary in U.S. District Court

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) today announced that it filed a complaint against the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius in United States District Court.

30 Dec 2009

Walgreens offers H1N1 vaccinations at all of its pharmacies throughout Massachusetts

Walgreens, the nation’s largest drugstore chain and industry leader with more than 17,000 certified or licensed immunizers, is now offering H1N1 vaccinations at all of its pharmacies throughout Massachusetts.

30 Dec 2009

CSL Behring awards four advocacy grants to patient organizations in the U.S.

CSL Behring, a global leader in the plasma-protein biotherapies industry and a subsidiary of CSL Limited, has awarded four advocacy grants totaling $87,000 to patient organizations in the United States through the Local Empowerment for Advocacy Development (LEAD) program.

29 Dec 2009

Providence Service comments on the landmark healthcare legislation passed by the Senate

The Providence Service Corporation today commented on the landmark healthcare legislation that was passed last week by the United States Senate. The Senate Bill, which still needs to be merged with the House Bill and therefore could still undergo substantial changes, has a number of features that are expected to add funding for many of the types of home and community based social services that Providence provides to Medicaid eligible populations.

29 Dec 2009

BPC supports passage of health care bill

Former U.S. Senate Majority Leaders Howard Baker, Tom Daschle and Bob Dole, members of the Bipartisan Policy Center's (BPC) Advisory Board and Leaders' Project on the State of American Health Care, commend their former Senate colleagues for passing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 today.

28 Dec 2009

CAPG lauds passage of federal health care reform legislation

“This is the most sweeping health reform legislation since the enactment of Medicare. It will provide an extraordinary opportunity to make a very real difference in the lives of millions of people. This comprehensive bill package addresses major areas in need of change, including expanding coverage to nearly all Americans, eliminating various unfair insurance practices, and beginning to transform our dysfunctional delivery system.”

28 Dec 2009

PhRMA applauds Senate for passing health care reform

"We applaud the Senate for taking an important and historic step toward expanding high-quality, affordable health care coverage and services to tens of millions of Americans, many of whom are struggling today financially. While considerable work remains to be done in reconciling differences between the Senate and House bills, we remain convinced that comprehensive health care reform, if done in a smart way, will benefit patients, our economy and the future of our nation.

27 Dec 2009

Children's Health Fund lauds Reid over release of the final Senate health care legislation

Irwin Redlener, MD, President and Co-founder of the Children's Health Fund, a national organization that advocates for and develops primary care programs for disadvantaged and medically underserved children, today released the following statement on release of the final Senate health care legislation by Majority Leader Harry Reid: "First and foremost, we applaud the Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on producing this historic health reform bill which will provide millions of currently uninsured children access to comprehensive health insurance coverage.

24 Dec 2009

Methodist Hospitals' Indiana Health Facilities Financing Authority revenue bonds rated 'BB+'

Fitch Ratings assigns a 'BB+' rating to the following Indiana Health Facilities Financing Authority revenue bonds issued on behalf of Methodist Hospitals (Methodist): -- $14.6 million series 1996 Indiana Health Facilities Financing Authority revenue bonds; -- $60.6 million series 2001 Indiana Health Facilities Financing Authority revenue bonds.

24 Dec 2009

NMFF's Illinois Health Facility Authority revenue bonds upgraded to 'A+'

Fitch Ratings takes the following rating action on Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation, IL as part of its continuous surveillance effort: --Approximately $75 million Illinois Health Facility Authority revenue bonds, series 1998, upgraded to 'A+' from 'A'.

24 Dec 2009

Senate action for expanding health care coverage commended by Aetna

Aetna today commended the U.S. Senate for taking action to significantly expand access to health care coverage for millions of Americans. While noting progress toward meaningful reform, Aetna Chairman and CEO Ronald A. Williams said that more needs to be done to deliver on the full promise of health care system reform.

24 Dec 2009

Walgreens offers H1N1 vaccinations throughout Indiana

24 Dec 2009

ACS awarded 2009 'Best in KLAS' ranking in national healthcare survey

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc., today announced that its healthcare provider consulting business has been awarded a 2009 “Best in KLAS” ranking in a prestigious national healthcare survey.

24 Dec 2009

Eclipsys acute care EMR retains its No. 2 ranking in KLAS awards

Eclipsys Corporation®, The Outcomes Company®, today announced that the company’s focus on delivering an enterprise portfolio of high-quality health information software solutions is reflected in the findings of the 2009 “Top 20 Best in KLAS Award: Software and Professional Services” report (2009 Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards report).

24 Dec 2009

Medicaid News and Research

Employees from UnitedHealthcare of Wisconsin donate 1183 pairs of socks to Milwaukee Rescue Mission

Attorney General implores Congress to remove Nebraska provision from federal health care legislation

CMS and ONC issue regulations to implement widespread adoption of EHR incentive programs

MEPREP to fund research to study the effects of medication in pregnant women

Clear One Health Plans and PacificSource Health Plans sign definitive merger agreement

PIMS returns more than $104,000 in experience credit payments

ACC files complaint against HHS Secretary in U.S. District Court

Walgreens offers H1N1 vaccinations at all of its pharmacies throughout Massachusetts

CSL Behring awards four advocacy grants to patient organizations in the U.S.

Providence Service comments on the landmark healthcare legislation passed by the Senate

BPC supports passage of health care bill

CAPG lauds passage of federal health care reform legislation

PhRMA applauds Senate for passing health care reform

Children's Health Fund lauds Reid over release of the final Senate health care legislation

Methodist Hospitals' Indiana Health Facilities Financing Authority revenue bonds rated 'BB+'

NMFF's Illinois Health Facility Authority revenue bonds upgraded to 'A+'

Senate action for expanding health care coverage commended by Aetna

Walgreens offers H1N1 vaccinations throughout Indiana

ACS awarded 2009 'Best in KLAS' ranking in national healthcare survey

Eclipsys acute care EMR retains its No. 2 ranking in KLAS awards

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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