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Study raises concerns about Medicaid overhaul

Published in Hospital and Nursing Home Week, September 30th, 2004

New Hampshire could lose $50 million to $190 million over 5 years if it agrees to a cap on federal Medicaid payments, according to a study released September 9, 2004.

The New Hampshire Endowment for Health commissioned the study to provide state policy makers with more information as they consider ways to overhaul the program, which provides healthcare to poor, disabled and elderly residents.

The state has been under pressure to change its ways since the federal government began cracking down on states that use financing schemes known as "Medicaid enhancement" to close budget gaps. Compliance with federal rules will cost the state $100 million in...

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Source: Hospital and Nursing Home Week (2004-09-30)

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