Medicare and Medicaid
Farm Bill Provision Will Disrupt Delaware Medicaid Program
Published in Health Business Week, March 14th, 2008
A survey released by Spectrum Science Communications states that a little known anti-privatization measure in the current farm bill would critically harm Delaware's ability to effectively administer its Medicaid program. The measure, offered as an amendment to the House-passed Farm Bill by Rep. Joe Baca (D-CA), would restrict all states from using non-profits and other private organizations in the administration of public assistance programs.
Over 40 million needy children and adults would be affected by the disruptions in service that would occur if the federal government takes away states' ability to partner with private firms and non-profit groups. Among those who...
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Source: Health Business Week (2008-03-14)
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