Here are five recent Medicaid expansion stories.
1. Arkansas governor wants alternative to Medicaid expansion to continue
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) asked state lawmakers to continue the state’s alternative Medicaid expansion for a few more years.
2. Kansas hospitals argue for Medicaid expansion
Rural Kansas hospitals are vying for Medicaid expansion in their state.
3. Georgia Hospital Association advocates for Medicaid expansion
The Georgia Hospital Association crafted a proposal for Medicaid expansion, which urges the state to use $6.1 billion in federal funds to expand the state’s Medicaid program.
4. Kentucky governor confident his state can fund Medicaid expansion
Despite some state lawmakers’ concerns, Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear (D) is confident his state can fund Medicaid expansion.
5. Legal fight over Arizona Medicaid expansion will return to court
Republican state lawmakers’ challenge to Medicaid expansion in Arizona will make its way back to court.
More articles on Medicaid expansion:
Opinions: Tennessee would be able to opt out of alternative Medicaid expansion plan
CBO slashes PPACA price tag by 20%
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