News
Fox News | Study: Medicaid does make a difference after all
Signing up for Medicaid could improve your overall health and financial security, says a surprising new study that offers clues on how President Barack Obama's health care overhaul might affect millions of low-income uninsured Americans.
National Journal | Secret to Medicaid Savings: More Doctors
State and federal lawmakers alike want and need to save money on Medicaid. Tight budgets have squeezed states’ ability to contribute to their Medicaid programs, while Congress and the White House look to make significant savings off Medicaid in talks to reduce the deficit and raise the debt ceiling.
Econ Comments
Cato Institute | Oregon's Verdict on Medicaid
For a century, the Left has advocated universal health insurance despite not knowing what benefits it might bring.
Blogs
Econlog | John Goodman Hits a Home Run
On his health policy blog this morning, John Goodman asks whether there's a moral case for the Affordable Care Act. The whole thing is worth reading. Some excerpts:
AEI: American | Low Reimbursements Main Factor in Doctors Limiting Treatment of Medicaid Kids
A new GAO survey out last week shows that many children in Medicaid programs across the country have limited access to physicians and some are even slightly worse off under Medicaid (and CHIP) than children not covered by any form of insurance.
Heritage Foundation | Criticism of McKinsey Survey on Employer Health Coverage Falls Short
The recent McKinsey survey showing that 30 percent of employers would drop coverage shouldn’t be controversial. Economists have consistently shown how an employer mandate will negatively affect employment and wages. In fact, even the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) concede such affects.
