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John Umphress

John Umphress has spent more than two decades researching and writing about public health policy and other topics within the public policy arena, covering advocacy organizations, state and local government agencies and the Texas Legislature.

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Congress Passes Extension of Doc Fix

Posted Administrator Account on 2/27/2012
When Congress earlier this month extended both unemployment benefits and a payroll tax cut, they also granted doctors a reprieve from a 27 percent cut in Medicare payments, but it was a temporary one.

Managed Care Woes Plague Kentucky Medicaid

Posted Administrator Account on 2/15/2012
Kentucky officials have gotten an earful from providers about problems with a Medicaid managed care (MMC) that was rolled out last fall.

Proposed Medicaid Cuts Unpopular With Floridians

Posted Administrator Account on 2/8/2012
Reductions to Medicaid being proposed by Florida governor Rick Scott are proving to be unpopular with voters in the state.

CMS Rejects California Copayment Request

Posted Administrator Account on 2/7/2012
The the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has rejected a proposal by California to require copayments from Medicaid patients.

Health Care Spending Slowed During Last Three Years

Posted Administrator Account on 2/2/2012
Health care spending saw historically low growth rates over the last three years according to data gathered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Fitch Ratings.