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Medicaid Defined
A federal/state public assistance program created in 1965 and administered by the states for people whose income and resources are insufficient to pay for health care.
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Changes to vaccine program to be phased in
Published July 3, 2009, 2:44 pm, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
With changes in Washington state's "Universal" vaccine program this month, the human papillomavirus vaccine, which guards against the disease that can lead to cervical cancer, is no longer purchased with state money.
New center aims to be 'beacon of hope'
Published July 3, 2009, 1:30 pm, The Springfield News-Leader
Area dignitaries, medical providers and other invited guests yesterday got a look at the new $15 million Jordan Valley Community Health Center that will open to patients on Monday.
Dr. Drake, PTC medical pioneer
Published July 3, 2009, 1:08 pm, The Fayette Citizen
This column was first published Jan. 27, 1999. Henry C. Drake, M.D., was Peachtree City’s first doctor, and long after he opened his office here in 1971, the only physician practicing in the county besides Helen and Ferrol Sams.
Schumer outlines public health plan
Published July 3, 2009, 4:06 am, The Palladium-Times
Representatives across New York state are looking to a public plan as a way to reform health insurance, while public health insurance organizations are assisting with increasing access to current programs.
Wal-Mart"s healthy change - Fri, 03 Jul 2009 PST
Published July 3, 2009, 12:23 am, The Spokesman-Review
Americans agree on health care. Ask them, “Who should pay for it?” and they all answer, “Not me.” But follow up with, “Who, then?” and you have a fight on your hands.
Key committee supports public option
Published July 2, 2009, 6:50 pm, The Politico
Dems seek united front as party moderates and GOP continue to doubt the need for the public option.
Gov. Nixon vetoes bill to repeal motorcycle helmet mandate
Published July 2, 2009, 12:15 pm, KY3 Springfield
Nixon cited two concerns: increased health care costs that could have resulted from the repeal, and the safety of motorcycle riders.
2nd UPDATE: US Senate Health Proposal Carries Smaller Price Tag
Published July 2, 2009, 10:53 am, Nasdaq
WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- A Senate health-care proposal released Thursday would keep more people in employer-sponsored health plans and cost far less than an earlier version of the proposal that drew heavy criticism.
Private Insurance At An All Time Low, Survey Finds
Published July 2, 2009, 10:48 am, redOrbit
The amount of Americans with private health insurance is at an all time low, according to new government reports.65% of Americans had private insurance in 2008, down from 67% in 2007, says the statistics announced on Wednesday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Senate Dems say health bill covers 97%
Published July 2, 2009, 10:29 am, The Hill
Senate Democrats on Thursday unveiled their plans to create a government-run public health insurance option and require most employers to provide healthcare...
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Fri Jul 3
- TMHP Manual
- Why Is Wal-Mart Endorsing Employer Mandated Healthcare?: What the heck?! Wal-Mart is the largest private employer in the U.S. with 1.4 million employees. 53 percent of its employees are uninsured, and 36,000 are insured through Medicaid. So WHY would they want to pay healthcare for all these people?!
- Go Solutions Group > Home
- ?State Medicaid Coverage, Costs Grow?: Medicaid, Baltimore Sun (MD), July 2, 2009
Thu Jul 2
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
- Long Term Care: Louisiana Medicaid Long Term Care Program
- Medicare.gov - Nursing Home Compare - Search Criteria
- The $500,000 Question - The New Old Age Blog - NYTimes.com
- NC DMA: Find Medicaid Doctor or Dentist
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