Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Genes and Early Wheezing Tied to Childhood Asthma Risk

Genes and Early Wheezing Tied to Childhood Asthma Risk

Poor Americans in South Less Likely to Get Medical Care: Study

Poor Americans in South Less Likely to Get Medical Care: Study

Should Short Boys Take Growth Hormone?

Should Short Boys Take Growth Hormone?

Concussion measure passes Senate | www.ajc.com

Concussion measure passes Senate | www.ajc.com

Baldwin County, groups go to bat for kids | Georgia Health News

Baldwin County, groups go to bat for kids | Georgia Health News

Economic Changes Hurt The Bottom Line For Rural Ga. Hospitals - Kaiser Health News

Economic Changes Hurt The Bottom Line For Rural Ga. Hospitals - Kaiser Health News

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Study sees few state winners in ACA Medicaid expansion - amednews.com

Study sees few state winners in ACA Medicaid expansion - amednews.com

Primary care rebounds on Match Day - amednews.com

Primary care rebounds on Match Day - amednews.com

Too Much TV May Make Kids Antisocial, Study Suggests

Too Much TV May Make Kids Antisocial, Study Suggests

Nursing board president: Budget cut putting patients at risk - CBS Atlanta 46

Nursing board president: Budget cut putting patients at risk - CBS Atlanta 46

Arkansas Medicaid Plan, Born Of Necessity, Shakes Things Up – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Arkansas Medicaid Plan, Born Of Necessity, Shakes Things Up – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Gun bill headed to conference committee | www.ajc.com

Gun bill headed to conference committee | www.ajc.com

Monday, March 25, 2013

Certain Parents Less Likely to Follow Doctors' Advice: Poll

Certain Parents Less Likely to Follow Doctors' Advice: Poll

Four in 10 Babies Given Solid Foods Too Early, Study Finds

Four in 10 Babies Given Solid Foods Too Early, Study Finds

Child care background check bill passes with help from Gainesville senator

Child care background check bill passes with help from Gainesville senator

Action needed to increase adult vaccinations | Georgia Health News

Action needed to increase adult vaccinations | Georgia Health News

Nurses push for more autonomy in care - The Washington Post

Nurses push for more autonomy in care - The Washington Post

Gun bill headed to conference committee | www.ajc.com

Gun bill headed to conference committee | www.ajc.com

State to end Medicaid payments for elective early births | www.ajc.com

State to end Medicaid payments for elective early births | www.ajc.com

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Legislature deflecting Obamacare anger | State Legislature | Macon.com

Legislature deflecting Obamacare anger | State Legislature | Macon.com

Georgia’s children are out of shape | www.ajc.com

Georgia’s children are out of shape | www.ajc.com

Sebelius: GOP governors will eventually expand Medicaid

Sebelius: GOP governors will eventually expand Medicaid

States Urged to Expand Medicaid With Private Insurance - NYTimes.com

States Urged to Expand Medicaid With Private Insurance - NYTimes.com

Lobbying reform: what’s gone down, what’s up next | www.ajc.com

Lobbying reform: what’s gone down, what’s up next | www.ajc.com

Where legislative bills stand as session nears end | www.ajc.com

Where legislative bills stand as session nears end | www.ajc.com

Thursday, March 21, 2013

They're Cute, But Chicks Carry Salmonella Dangers

They're Cute, But Chicks Carry Salmonella Dangers

Child Health Experts Come Out in Favor of Same-Sex Marriage

Child Health Experts Come Out in Favor of Same-Sex Marriage

Ready-to-Eat Foods for Toddlers Often Too Salty: Study

Ready-to-Eat Foods for Toddlers Often Too Salty: Study

More docs accept reform law, but public remains ill-informed - FierceHealthcare

More docs accept reform law, but public remains ill-informed - FierceHealthcare

Panel ignores Kemp, approves moving licensing from his office | Online Athens

Panel ignores Kemp, approves moving licensing from his office | Online Athens

Report Ranks the Health of Georgia Counties | WABE 90.1 FM

Report Ranks the Health of Georgia Counties | WABE 90.1 FM

Medicaid Expansion Sparks Debate Over Asset Tests | The Texas Tribune

Medicaid Expansion Sparks Debate Over Asset Tests | The Texas Tribune

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

One in 50 School-Aged Children in U.S. Has Autism: CDC

One in 50 School-Aged Children in U.S. Has Autism: CDC

'Cruise Ship Virus' Also Sickens 1 Million U.S. Kids Yearly

'Cruise Ship Virus' Also Sickens 1 Million U.S. Kids Yearly

U.S. Abandons Effort to Place Graphic Labeling on Cigarettes

U.S. Abandons Effort to Place Graphic Labeling on Cigarettes

RN-T.com - 2 state Senate bills under consideration would require CPR training in high schools amend rules to gaming and fishing

RN-T.com - 2 state Senate bills under consideration would require CPR training in high schools amend rules to gaming and fishing

Health Law Covers Breast Pumps, But Not All Moms Get The Best - Kaiser Health News

Health Law Covers Breast Pumps, But Not All Moms Get The Best - Kaiser Health News

Jay Parkinson, The Doctor Is In (Well, Logged In) - NYTimes.com

Jay Parkinson, The Doctor Is In (Well, Logged In) - NYTimes.com

States eye private insurance for Medicaid expansion enrollees - Mar. 20, 2013

States eye private insurance for Medicaid expansion enrollees - Mar. 20, 2013

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Fewer Kids Getting Hurt in Most Sports, Study Finds

Fewer Kids Getting Hurt in Most Sports, Study Finds

Black Children Less Likely to Get Antibiotics: Study

Black Children Less Likely to Get Antibiotics: Study

Study: NICU understaffing leads to higher infection rates - FierceHealthcare

Study: NICU understaffing leads to higher infection rates - FierceHealthcare

Teen driving panel issues safety recommendations

Teen driving panel issues safety recommendations

Georgia flunks on health price transparency | Georgia Health News

Georgia flunks on health price transparency | Georgia Health News

Group Appointments With Doctors: When Three Isn't A Crowd - Kaiser Health News

Group Appointments With Doctors: When Three Isn't A Crowd - Kaiser Health News

Some States Balk At Enforcing Health Law’s Insurance Protections – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Some States Balk At Enforcing Health Law’s Insurance Protections – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Monday, March 18, 2013

Parents' Worries About HPV Vaccine on the Rise: Study

Parents' Worries About HPV Vaccine on the Rise: Study

New Guidelines Raise Safety Bar on Concussions

New Guidelines Raise Safety Bar on Concussions

Switch to Skim Milk Won't Prevent Toddler's Obesity: Study

Switch to Skim Milk Won't Prevent Toddler's Obesity: Study

Medicaid expansion: An irresistible tide? | Georgia Health News

Medicaid expansion: An irresistible tide? | Georgia Health News

Rep. Upton urges bipartisanship on entitlements | Georgia Health News

Rep. Upton urges bipartisanship on entitlements | Georgia Health News

Match Day: Specialty Slot Contest Good for Primary Care?

Match Day: Specialty Slot Contest Good for Primary Care?

Sunday, March 17, 2013

State Laws Aimed At Improving School Meals Help Teens Eat More Fruits And Vegetables, New Study Finds

State Laws Aimed At Improving School Meals Help Teens Eat More Fruits And Vegetables, New Study Finds

Avoiding Scary Situations May Leave Kids More Anxious: Study

Avoiding Scary Situations May Leave Kids More Anxious: Study

Bill to license new health care workers clears final hurdle | www.ajc.com

Bill to license new health care workers clears final hurdle | www.ajc.com

Hospitals face dual threat if states don't expand Medicaid: Moody's | Modern Healthcare

Hospitals face dual threat if states don't expand Medicaid: Moody's | Modern Healthcare

Doctors see spike in viral rashes | www.wsbtv.com

Doctors see spike in viral rashes | www.wsbtv.com

Medicaid expansion: An irresistible tide? | Georgia Health News

Medicaid expansion: An irresistible tide? | Georgia Health News

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Widespread, Unexplained Chronic Pain In Children May Be Related To Nerve Damage

Widespread, Unexplained Chronic Pain In Children May Be Related To Nerve Damage

ERs Not Doing Enough to Educate Parents on Car-Seat Safety: Study

ERs Not Doing Enough to Educate Parents on Car-Seat Safety: Study

Sports Help Dads, Daughters Bond, Study Says

Sports Help Dads, Daughters Bond, Study Says

Don't Give ADHD Meds to Undiagnosed Kids, Experts Urge

Don't Give ADHD Meds to Undiagnosed Kids, Experts Urge

Gun carry legislation running into some resistance | www.ajc.com

Gun carry legislation running into some resistance | www.ajc.com

Democrats, Republicans Clash Over Health Care Savings - Kaiser Health News

Democrats, Republicans Clash Over Health Care Savings - Kaiser Health News

Judge Overturns New York City Ban On Big Sugary Sodas : The Salt : NPR

Judge Overturns New York City Ban On Big Sugary Sodas : The Salt : NPR

Consumers Don't View Curbing Costs As Their Job When Choosing Treatments, Study Finds - Kaiser Health News

Consumers Don't View Curbing Costs As Their Job When Choosing Treatments, Study Finds - Kaiser Health News

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Sweet Drinks Tied to Higher Calorie Consumption in Kids

Sweet Drinks Tied to Higher Calorie Consumption in Kids

Single Concussion May Lead to Lasting Brain Damage

Single Concussion May Lead to Lasting Brain Damage

Breast-Feeding Won't Prevent Pre-Teen Obesity, Study Finds

Breast-Feeding Won't Prevent Pre-Teen Obesity, Study Finds

Health agencies await sequestration | Georgia Health News

Health agencies await sequestration | Georgia Health News

House unveils amended Georgia budget plan | Online Athens

House unveils amended Georgia budget plan | Online Athens

Osteopathic Physicians: An Answer To Rural Health Care Needs? - Kaiser Health News

Osteopathic Physicians: An Answer To Rural Health Care Needs? - Kaiser Health News

Monday, March 11, 2013

Magnet Ingestion By Young Children Serious And Growing Problem

Magnet Ingestion By Young Children Serious And Growing Problem

Pediatric, Family Medicine Practices Unprepared To Become Medical Homes For Children

Pediatric, Family Medicine Practices Unprepared To Become Medical Homes For Children

Stewards of Children initiative fights child sexual abuse

Stewards of Children initiative fights child sexual abuse

Columbus mothers to lobby for Ava's Law | News | Columbus Ledger Enquirer

Columbus mothers to lobby for Ava's Law | News | Columbus Ledger Enquirer

Health Insurers See Big Opportunities In Health Law’s Medicaid Expansion - Kaiser Health News

Health Insurers See Big Opportunities In Health Law’s Medicaid Expansion - Kaiser Health News

More Evidence Whooping Cough Protection Wanes

More Evidence Whooping Cough Protection Wanes

Thursday, March 7, 2013


There’s no precedent for feds dialing back Medicaid dollars
Posted by Sarah Kliff on March 5, 2013 at 12:51 pm  The Washington Post
In a comment on my post Tuesday morning, one reader asks the question on a lot of governors’ minds right now. What guarantees do states have that once the federal government lures them into the Medicaid expansion, the funding won’t get slashed?
What does guarantee federal funding? The federal government’s track record on dumping unfunded requirements onto the states goes back decades. The federal government’s track record of using those same handouts as a carrot/stick goes back since this country was founded.
Right now, the federal government is on the hook to pay 100 percent of the costs through 2016. After that, the match ratchets back, falling to 90 percent by 2020. Wouldn’t a federal government — especially one looking to trim a federal budget — look to reduce funds by cutting into that match?
Legally, there’s nothing to stop them: Congress could pass a law that fiddles with these numbers. But such a move would, it turns out, be unprecedented. At least in the Medicaid program, there just isn’t a history of the federal government “dumping” new spending on the states. Adrianna McIntyre points that out on Project Millennial, with this chart showing the federal share of Medicaid since the program launched.
“Turns out that since Medicaid was passed in 1965, average funding levels have remained flat—and haven’t oscillated outside the 55-59% range since 1980,” McIntyre captions.
There is one time the federal government did fiddle with funding levels, in the late 2000s. That, which you can see in the above chart, was to increase their share of Medicaid spending during the recession.
Past may not be prologue; perhaps this Medicaid program, with its higher federal match, will prove more vulnerable to cuts. But, right now, it’s hard to say that there’s much of a history of feds cutting back on their Medicaid share.

Piling on Pounds When Younger May Lead to Enlarged Heart Later

Piling on Pounds When Younger May Lead to Enlarged Heart Later

Ballot measure for fireworks sales clears Senate | www.ajc.com

Ballot measure for fireworks sales clears Senate | www.ajc.com

RN-T.com - Ga bill gets support from school nurses

RN-T.com - Ga bill gets support from school nurses

For Republican governors, Medicaid expansion is hard sell - Kyle Cheney and Jason Millman - POLITICO.com

For Republican governors, Medicaid expansion is hard sell - Kyle Cheney and Jason Millman - POLITICO.com

Medicaid Expansion Divides Florida GOP - Kaiser Health News

Medicaid Expansion Divides Florida GOP - Kaiser Health News

Monday, March 4, 2013

First Lady Michelle Obama Announces Funding Opportunity For Schools To Implement Innovative Programs Targeting Childhood Obesity

First Lady Michelle Obama Announces Funding Opportunity For Schools To Implement Innovative Programs Targeting Childhood Obesity

ADHD Often Continues Into Adulthood

ADHD Often Continues Into Adulthood

Heart-Healthy Habits in Childhood May Prevent Future Disease

Heart-Healthy Habits in Childhood May Prevent Future Disease

Most Kids With Autism Overcome Language Delays, Study Finds

Most Kids With Autism Overcome Language Delays, Study Finds

States Can Cut Back on Medicaid Payments, Administration Says - NYTimes.com

States Can Cut Back on Medicaid Payments, Administration Says - NYTimes.com

Sunday, March 3, 2013

Governors' D.C. Summit Dominated By Medicaid And The Sequester : Shots - Health News : NPR

Governors' D.C. Summit Dominated By Medicaid And The Sequester : Shots - Health News : NPR

2% Medicare pay cut set under sequestration - amednews.com

2% Medicare pay cut set under sequestration - amednews.com

Plastics Chemical BPA Tied to Higher Asthma Risk in Kids

Plastics Chemical BPA Tied to Higher Asthma Risk in Kids

Athlete turned politician pushes concussion bill | Georgia Health News

Athlete turned politician pushes concussion bill | Georgia Health News

‘Return to play’ concussion bill passes House | www.ajc.com

‘Return to play’ concussion bill passes House | www.ajc.com