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10 states drive Medicaid enrollment
Although 26 states have agreed to expand their Medicaid programs, allowing 3 million new consumers to obtain coverage so far, 10 states drove 80 percent of that enrollment, finds a new analysis from Avalere Health.
Many Florida hospitals charge enormous "trauma" fees
The 25 hospitals throughout Florida designated as trauma centers routinely charge patients tens of thousands of dollars more than facilities without similar designations, the Tampa Bay Times reported.
Fla. bill would expand NPs' scope of practice
A Florida House of Representatives select committee will review a bill that would expand nurse practitioners' (NPs) scope of practice in an effort to address the state's primary care physician shortage, CBS Miami reported.
Telehealth 'parity' continues to make inroads via state legislation
Individual states continue to press forward with telehealth legislation, as evidenced by recent news out of Montana and a forthcoming effort in Florida.
Florida insurer partners with hospital to expand coverage
Florida's Health First Plans is partnering with Central Florida's largest nonprofit provider to launch a new health plan. By joining forces with Florida Hospital Healthcare System, the insurer could add tens of thousands of new members.
State lawmakers continue to push for telemedicine reimbursement
A pair of Florida representatives are among several in the Sunshine State calling for an increase in the use of--and payment for--telemedicine.
Feds: It's not too late to expand Medicaid
With no deadline to implement Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act, federal officials this week urged Florida lawmakers to expand coverage, the Miami Herald reported.
Florida gets approval for private Medicaid expansion
Florida received final approval from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to implement the overhaul of its Medicaid program, which would require beneficiaries to enroll managed care plans operated by private insurers, reported the Orlando Sentinel.
States' exchange outreach, education budgets differ greatly
Insurers should keep a watchful eye on their states' financial expenditures, as this may be the best indicator of whether they will enroll large amounts of new consumers shopping on the health insurance exchanges.
No Medicaid expansion as Florida legislative session ends
One of the most populous states in the nation is still apparently paralyzed about whether or nor to expand its Medicaid enrollment as part of the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, reported Kaiser Health News.
