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10 Virginia hospitals are threatened by Medicaid cuts, report says
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (404+ words) Ten Virginia hospitals, mostly in rural corners of the state, are at a heightened risk of closing or reducing services because of Medicaid cuts, a report concluded. Among them are two hospitals owned by VCU Health and one by Bon…...
Virginia nonprofit hospitals dispute new charity care spending report
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (294+ words) A new report suggests Virginia’s nonprofit hospital systems aren’t spending enough to treat the poor. But the hospital systems say they spend hundreds of millions on that care. But Grabert says that program is being abused. “About 120% more is invested…...
Federal Medicaid cuts create uncertainty for local Virginia hospitals, report states
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (410+ words) SOUTH BOSTON, Va. (WFXR) – Eileen O’Grady with Public Citizen, which calls itself a non-profit consumer advocacy group, posted an article in late March highlighting what she said are the future impacts of Medicaid cuts on local hospitals across the country over…...
Virginia sees 33,000 ACA enrollment drop since subsidies expired, more likely on the way
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (208+ words) (VIRGINIA MERCURY) - What might be pocket change to some can be a breaking point for others — forcing tough choices between health insurance and everyday essentials. As Virginians, and Americans nationwide, face premium spikes in the Affordable Care Act marketplace after…...
Richmond health group warns of ‘trickle down effect’ as ACA tax credits face expiration
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (382+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - As the government shutdown drags on, a battle over healthcare funding continues. Democrats are pushing for a permanent extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credit extensions, which lower or eliminate insurance premiums for millions of Americans....
Kentucky HBPA Members Now Eligible For Workers’ Comp Policy
11+ mon, 3+ day ago (201+ words) Jordan Blair has been waiting for such a breakthrough workers’ comp program for Kentucky trainers for years. To illustrate the savings, Blair said he would have saved approximately 30 percent annually... Jordan Blair has been waiting for such a breakthrough workers…...
Virginia Doctor Calls for Reform of Physician Non-Competes That Limit Patient Access
11+ mon, 4+ day ago (764+ words) Dr. Sharisse Stephenson, a board-certified neurologist and founder of Phoenix Advocacy Network, experienced how extreme language can limit ability to practice. I had a non-compete clause which prohibited me from practicing within an entire region of a state. For physicians…...
Virginia Medicaid has reported 'obscene' overspending on prescription drugs for years, analysis shows
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (736+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — New research published by a group of pharmacists is raising concerns about Virginia's reported overspending on drugs for Medicaid patients. However, the state is pushing back against the findings, citing inaccurate spending data that it has been submitting…...
Kentucky auditor exposes $800 million in Medicaid waste
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (170+ words) Air quality alert. Above average temps. State Auditor Allison Ball did a special exam and reviewed payments made to managed care organizations. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A review of the Kentucky Department of Medicaid Services exposes $800 million in wasted taxpayer money....