State Health Watch Archives – June 1, 2003
June 1, 2003
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Supreme Court ruling: It’s time for the states to control managed care
The national organization representing health plans is downplaying the recent Supreme Court decision on Kentuckys any willing provider (AWP) laws because plans are responding to consumer demands for broader provider choices and states no longer pass such laws. -
For states with limited Medicaid resources, risk adjustment helps identify best providers
Under severe budget pressures, many states are looking for ways to enable Medicaid managed care programs to profile managed care plans and better evaluate the impact of rate increases and better demonstrate the value that plans are providing. -
Medicaid reform: Politically doable or wasted effort?
Washington observers are questioning the degree to which Congress will be willing and able to address thorny health care issues such as Medicaid reform, especially as funds go to war and rebuilding in Iraq. -
Innovative state and local programs could cut inappropriate adolescent mental health placements
The investigative agency of Congress said that in 2001, more than 12,700 children were placed in the child welfare or juvenile justice systems by their parents just to receive needed mental health services. -
Clip files / Local news from the states
Illinois may borrow $1.5 billion for overdue Medicaid bills; Judge OKs Medicaid cutoff