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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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Report : Half of States Improved Medicaid Eligibility Last Year

Posted Administrator Account on 1/26/2012
Despite a challenging revenue environment, half the states made it easier for children and their parents to enroll in Medicaid in 2011, according to a survey of Medicaid programs across the U.S. by streamlining enrollment and using technology advances to verify citizenship requirements, according to a report released Wednesday.

New Rule Redefines Uninsured for Calculation of DSH Limits

Posted Administrator Account on 1/19/2012
A proposed rule would broaden the definition of uninsured with respect to disproportionate share hospital (DSH) payment calculations, possibly raising the limit on funds hospitals could receive under the program.

Hospitals Battle New Hampshire Over Medicaid Cuts

Posted Administrator Account on 1/19/2012
A battle between New Hampshire hospitals and the state moved into a federal courtroom this week, with the hospitals attempting to halt a reduction of $130 million in Medicaid funding.