Democrats bring Medicaid fight to Trump at joint address
Democrats used President Trump's speech on Congress on Tuesday to intensify pressure on Republicans on potential Medicaid cuts, returning to issues that are likely to resonate with voters for the next two years, leading up to midterm elections. Prior to the address, Democrats invited Medicaid beneficiaries who rely on this program that has many medical […]
Elon Musk, Medicaid fears seized by Dems in new anti-GOP ad campaign
First on FOX: The group closely tied to Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries (DN.Y.) has spent millions of dollars on a new advertising campaign against 23 lawmakers, accusing Republicans of trying to steal medical care from seniors and children. The ad, which begins its run on Monday, slams Republicans of “threatening healthcare for 37 million children, […]
Republicans once maligned Medicaid. Now some see a program too big to touch – MPR News
Every time a baby is born in Louisiana, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson Taxpayers who were reelection last year have a 60% chance of funding their births Through Medicaid. Republican official. David Baradao In the Central California area, six in 10 people will use Medicaid to pay for doctor visits and emergency room trips. And […]
Medicaid covers kids, moms and grandmoms. Now it could be on the chopping block. – USA TODAY
Some Senate Republicans hope for changes to house the GOP budget plan Some Senate Republicans have expressed concern over Medicaid cuts and are calling for changes. Janae Stevenson was looking for her first “big girl job” when she was hit by symptoms in 2021. A few months after graduating from Arizona State University, she began […]
Medicare and Medicaid agency faces compromised functions and disruption from Trump’s firings – STAT
Federal agencies that oversee Medicare, Medicaid and other major healthcare programs face employee layoffs, flag morale, disrupt the message, and hopes for additional disruption undermine the monitoring and management of key programs that fund the care of half of Americans. Leaders of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have yet to formally receive a […]
Some Dems Won’t Make Any Changes to Make Medicaid More Efficient
On Thursday's “CNN News Central,” Senator Seth Moulton (D-MA) said he believes there are acceptable changes to Medicaid, saying, “There are Democrats who say they can't touch on this. I've always been the champion of modernised government.” Co-host Kate Bolduan asked: “But Congressmen are finding efficiency by eliminating waste, fraud and abuse. Do you think […]
Maryland's largest provider for Medicaid enrollees gets its accreditation suspended – NBC Washington
Maryland's largest managed care organization for Medicaid enrollees has suspended certifications due to concerns about provider credentials and quality reviews, a state health department official said Friday. A managed care organization is a healthcare company or plan that aims to manage medical expenses by overseeing the delivery of care through a network of contract providers. […]
Catholics call on Congress to protect Medicaid
Click on more news from the hill {beacon} health care health care Big story Catholics call on Congress to protect Medicaid The nation's three largest Catholic organizations are urging parliament Do not cut myselfDikaido pays for a settlement bill aimed at promoting many of Trump's agenda. ©AP In a letter sent to bipartisan leaders […]
Maryland’s largest provider for Medicaid enrollees loses accreditation – WTOP
Maryland's largest managed care organization for Medicaid enrollees has suspended certifications due to concerns about provider credentials and quality reviews, a state health department official said Friday. ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland's largest managed care organization for Medicaid enrollees has suspended certifications due to concerns about provider certification and quality reviews, state health officials said […]
Rep. Jeffries warns Americans will be ‘devastated’ over ‘largest Medicaid cut’
House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries warned Friday that children with disabilities, families, seniors and everyday Americans will be “devastated” after House Republicans this week. “Children will be devastated in New York City and beyond. Families will be devastated. Elderly people will be devastated. Everyday Americans with disabilities will be devastated,” said Democrats in New York. […]