North Carolina Senate has approved S.B.375 and it now heads to the House for its consideration. The bill will provide a legal framework for the state to voluntarily set up health information exchanges.
Kentucky policymakers have requested proposals to transform the state's Medicaid program to a managed care program in an effort to improve care coordination and reduce costs.
Outlines the issues and decision points facing states when creating a health insurance exchange. It is the third in a series of policy briefs addressing the impact of health care reform in the state.
While the legislative budget proposals of New York’s Assembly are still under negotiation, they include many of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s proposals for Medicaid reforms.
On March 15, Governor Jan Brewer unveiled a plan to cut payments to health care providers by 5 percent, beginning on October 1. This cut is in addition to another 5 percent cut slated to take effect on April 1.