State Health Watch Archives – November 1, 2004
November 1, 2004
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Diabetes care in five states is under the microscope; results are mixed
The Center for Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Access is monitoring Medicaid coverage for diabetes and has reported on coverage in five states California, Colorado, New Jersey, Texas, and Washington chosen for their diversity in size, geographic location, and anticipated range of policies.Fiscal Fitness: How States Cope - Good intentions gone bad? Budget-control waivers cause patient fallout in Oregon
While the federal government and states alike tout the flexibility state Medicaid programs get through use of waivers, a Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured study of the impact of Oregons Medicaid waiver raises red flags for states to consider as they implement waiver provisions to control Medicaid spending.Experts call for an end to warehousing mentally ill children and teens in juvenile detention centers
A report prepared by the House Committee on Government Reforms Democrat staff special investigations division, presented results from a survey of every juvenile detention facility in the United States to assess what happens to youth when community mental health services are not readily available.Learn how to navigate the labyrinth of Medicare reimbursement for clinical trials
Medicare and insurer reimbursement in clinical trials is so complex that even the National Academy of Sciences couldnt simplify things. In fact, proposals offered by a task force convened to address the subject five years ago were never adopted.Clip files / Local news from the states - Two counties to take part in Kid Care health plan
One in five children in Lincoln County, OR, has no health insurance and nearly 50% are living below the federal poverty level or close to it.