Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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1 week ago

Hennepin County board backs sales‑tax proposal to help regional hospitals The board unanimously approved a resolution expressing support for increasing county sales tax to stabilize Hennepin Healthcare, North Memorial and Target Field, with commissioners stressing urgency for repeatable funding as federal supports wane.

Hennepin County's board has taken a bold step to secure the future of local hospitals by unanimously backing a sales-tax increase—could this be the lifeline they need?

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Citizen Portal News Tennessee

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1 week ago

Finance committee hears plan to resubmit $75.7 million subsidy request for FY2027 Dr. Blackledge told the Hospital Authority Finance Committee the board resubmitted a $75.7 million subsidy request to the city to cover workforce pay, organizational improvements and aged vendor obligations; the mayor’s budget is due May 1 and the Authority expects possible council hearings in May.

Dr. Blackledge revealed a bold $75.7 million subsidy request to address critical workforce needs and organizational improvements as the city prepares for budget hearings this May.

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Citizen Portal News Massachusetts

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1 week ago

Healy administration frames FY27 health budget as preservation amid deep federal cuts EOHHS Secretary Kiaomi Mahania told the Joint Committee on Ways and Means the administration's FY27 request prioritizes preserving core services as federal funding changes and health care cost growth squeeze the state budget. She highlighted targeted investments and warned of multibillion-dollar federal revenue losses.

Massachusetts' Healy administration is facing a tough fiscal landscape as EOHHS Secretary Kiaomi Mahania reveals plans to preserve vital health services amid looming federal funding cuts.

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Public News Service

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2 weeks ago

Wyoming’s plan to fund rural hospitals after $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts By Arielle Zionts for KFF Health News.Broadcast version by Eric Galatas for Wyoming News Service reporting for the KFF Health News-Public News Service Collaboration Wyoming officials say they have a

Wyoming officials say they have a plan to make a 5‑year federal rural health grant last “forever.” The idea: invest the funding in a perpetuity fund that could generate $28.5M a year—if federal regulators approve it.
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Citizen Portal News Maine

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2 weeks ago

Maine Veterans Homes CEO says funding shortfall threatens services, asks legislature to reallocate supplemental lines MVH CEO Brad Clawwater told the Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee that one-time retroactive payments helped MVH finish 2025 with a positive margin but that structural gaps remain: MVH loses roughly $100 per resident per day under current MaineCare and VA reimbursements and is seeking a change to supplemental budget line items to secure federal match and annual funding.

Maine Veterans Homes is facing a critical funding shortfall that threatens vital services, despite a temporary financial boost from one-time payments.

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Citizen Portal News West Virginia

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3 weeks ago

Committee adds $300 paramedic-intercept fee to municipal code to bill when CFD paramedics ride on non-CFD ambulances Bill 80-69 was adopted to add a definition of "paramedic intercept" and a $300 fee to the ambulance-service schedule; staff said the fee may be billed to patients or through mutual-aid agreements but did not provide a revenue estimate in the meeting.

Charleston's Finance Committee just approved a $300 fee for paramedic intercepts on non-CFD ambulances, raising questions about revenue and patient billing!

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Citizen Portal News Arizona

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3 weeks ago

Senate health panel presses Access over $122 million in delayed TIP payments and 'ghost' provider networks The Arizona Senate Committee on Health and Human Services challenged interim Access leadership on delays that left about $122 million in Targeted Investment Program (TIP) funds unpaid, missing work‑group records, and federal OIG findings that many behavioral‑health providers listed in directories could not see patients.

The Arizona Senate Committee is demanding answers on $122 million in delayed Medicaid payments and the shocking discovery of "ghost" provider networks that leave many without care.

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UK Charity News

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3 weeks ago

Hospices are on the brink says body as Stourbridge charity reveals £500,000 funding deficit The chief executive of a West Midland hospice says funding for the sector is no longer fit for purpose - as she revealed that the charity was operating at a deficit of £500,000 this year.

Stourbridge hospice faces a £500,000 funding gap, raising concerns about the future of care. How can we support these vital services? #HealthcareFunding

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Citizen Portal News Illinois

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3 weeks ago

Comptroller reports $236.7 million favorable variance; Cook County Health reports cash shortfall Comptroller Cyril Thomas reported a $236.7 million favorable General Fund variance for the two-month period ending Jan. 31, 2026, while Cook County Health reported an $81.7 million unfavorable cash position driven by uncompensated care and Medicaid changes.

Cook County's finances reveal a surprising $236.7 million budget surplus, but the health system faces a troubling $81.7 million cash shortfall—what's driving these stark contrasts?

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Citizen Portal News West Virginia

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3 weeks ago

West Virginia Senate expedites and unanimously approves multiple supplemental appropriations; refuses House change to open-captioning bill On March 14, 2026, the West Virginia Senate refused to concur in a House amendment to a bill on open captioning and unanimously passed several expedited supplemental appropriations—including health-care, tourism, natural resources, agriculture spay/neuter, and education measures—largely by 34-0 votes under dispensed-reading rules.

The West Virginia Senate has taken swift action, unanimously approving crucial supplemental appropriations while rejecting House amendments that could undermine open captioning for films.

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Citizen Portal News Alaska

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1 month ago

Subcommittee recommends about $460 million increase for Alaska Department of Health; Medicaid drives most of the change House Finance subcommittee staff told lawmakers the Department of Health budget would increase about $460 million (12.1% over FY26) largely because of Medicaid federal receipt authority, and highlighted investments in eligibility systems and a $625,000 increment for private duty nursing intended to reduce Medicaid inpatient costs.

Alaska's Health Department budget is set to soar by $460 million, driven largely by Medicaid, with potential savings of $30 million a year by bringing private duty nurses into the mix!

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Citizen Portal News Kentucky

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1 month ago

Neighbors proposes law to let hospital-affiliated groups draw $29M annually in federal Medicaid payments for physician services Rep. Amy Neighbors told the Medicaid Oversight Board HB 689 would authorize a state-directed payment program enabling qualifying hospital-affiliated physician groups to receive enhanced Medicaid payments (up to Medicare rates) starting Jan. 1, 2026, an initiative sponsors say would not use general fund dollars and is expected to leverage about $29 million per year in federal funds.

Rep. Amy Neighbors' new bill could unlock $29 million in federal Medicaid funds for Kentucky hospitals, aiming to enhance care in rural areas without tapping into state resources.

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Citizen Portal News Illinois

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1 month ago

McLean County's Finance Committee has approved a crucial $225,000 transfer to ensure vital renovations at the aging nursing home can proceed despite unexpected infrastructure challenges.

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Citizen Portal News Arizona

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1 month ago

Arizona Senate advances a package of appropriations, education and health bills; multiple measures pass on third reading On its floor calendar the Senate approved a series of committee-recommended bills — including funding and policy measures affecting trails, education, Alzheimer's funding and public safety — recording several unanimous and near-unanimous roll-call votes during the session.

The Arizona Senate has just passed a crucial package of bills that will significantly impact education, health, and public safety across the state!

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Citizen Portal News New York

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1 month ago

Emergency management urges Allegany County to oppose state cut to ambulance Medicaid crossover payments Deputy OEM director Bonnie Vanhausen told the Public Safety Committee the governor's executive budget would remove the Medicaid "crossover" payment that covers roughly 20% of ambulance bills for Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries, and the committee agreed to draft a letter and pursue a resolution opposing the change.

Allegany County's emergency services are at risk as proposed state budget cuts threaten to eliminate crucial Medicaid payments, jeopardizing ambulance operations for vulnerable patients.

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Citizen Portal News Utah

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1 month ago

Sen. Vickers' SB 305 could bring an impressive $70 million to Utah hospitals without costing the state a dime—are you curious how this could change healthcare funding in the state?

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Citizen Portal News Missouri

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1 month ago

Missouri Senate approves $3.16 billion supplemental budget after floor fight over $16 million IT item and utility costs After hours of floor questioning about Medicaid accounting, utility-rate increases and a contested $16 million IT new-decision item, the Missouri Senate adopted a floor substitute for House Bill 2014 and passed the supplemental appropriations bill by a recorded vote (24–6).

The Missouri Senate has just approved a staggering $3.16 billion supplemental budget amidst heated debates over controversial spending, including a $16 million IT platform that has sparked intense scrutiny!

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Citizen Portal News Alaska

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1 month ago

DFCS FY27 budget overview: Pioneer Homes, API and juvenile justice funding and technical adjustments At the House Finance Committee hearing, DFCS leaders outlined a proposed $511.2M FY27 budget covering Pioneer Homes, Alaska Psychiatric Institute and the Division of Juvenile Justice, and described technical receipt-authority changes and recruitment/retention initiatives.

The Department of Family and Community Services has unveiled a proposed $511.2 million budget that aims to enhance vital services like elder care, psychiatric support, and juvenile justice in Alaska.

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Citizen Portal News Utah

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1 month ago

Utah's Senate just passed a bill that could restore $70 million in hospital funding after years of losing $200 million annually—what does this mean for healthcare in the state?

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Citizen Portal News Mississippi

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1 month ago

Senate passes deficit appropriations bills; Medicaid requests $35 million The Mississippi Senate passed two appropriation bills by morning roll call. Sponsor remarks on SB 3104 outlined numerous line items — including litigation expenses, a $2.475 million Snap Nurse settlement, capital repairs and a $35 million Medicaid deficit request for FY2026–27 — and the chamber tabled a motion to reconsider an IHL measure after debate on performance metrics.

The Mississippi Senate just passed crucial appropriation bills, including a $35 million Medicaid request and a $2.475 million settlement, as they tackle budget deficits head-on!

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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1 month ago

Washington House passes supplemental budget after hours of debate over Medicaid, schools and climate funds After more than 12 hours of floor debate on Feb. 28, the Washington state House approved the Appropriations Committee's supplemental operating budget (Substitute Senate Bill 59 98) by a 52–41 vote, concluding contested votes on Medicaid cuts, K‑12 operating funding and several high‑profile policy amendments.

The Washington state House has just passed a contentious supplemental budget after a marathon debate, leaving lawmakers divided over critical cuts to Medicaid and education funding.

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Citizen Portal News Alaska

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1 month ago

OMB warns Medicaid and senior benefit payments require state supplemental or provider payments could stop OMB told senators that Medicaid and a senior benefits program need state general funds in the FY2026 supplemental—OMB cited roughly $34.4 million in state Medicaid need plus $1.1 million for senior benefits—to avoid stopping provider check‑rate payments before year end.

Alaska's Medicaid and senior benefits programs are on the brink of collapse without a crucial $35.5 million in funding—could this mean the end of vital payments to our most vulnerable citizens?

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Citizen Portal News Florida

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1 month ago

Committee adopts changes to NICA funding and reimbursement structure amid family testimony CS for HB 1291 (NICA) was reported favorably after a strike‑all amendment aligning House and Senate drafts, adding reimbursement provisions for certain medical expenses and clarifying the order and triggers for assessments if the plan becomes actuarially unsound. Families and advocates urged protections for beneficiaries; some legal stakeholders warned removing the word "directly" could unsettle case law.

Florida's NICA funding is in the spotlight as families fight for crucial support in the face of potential legal upheaval!

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Citizen Portal News Oregon

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1 month ago

OHA: 2026 CCO capitation rates rose to 10.6%, agency says rebalance would need $155.1M in general fund Oregon Health Authority staff told the Ways and Means Human Services Subcommittee that actuarially sound capitation rates for Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs) reached 10.6% for 2026 after updated data; OHA proposed offsetting measures and a rebalance request that it estimates would require $155.1 million in general fund support.

Oregon's health funding just hit a critical milestone, with capitation rates soaring to 10.6% for 2026, leaving lawmakers scrambling to address a $155 million budget gap!

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Citizen Portal News Tennessee

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1 month ago

Committee backs annual hospital assessment at 6% to support TennCare The committee approved an amendment and advanced SB1939, continuing the hospital assessment at 6% to generate state dollars that draw federal matching funds and support core TennCare benefits and hospital stability.

Tennessee's Senate Health Committee just passed a crucial amendment that maintains a 6% hospital assessment—vital for funding TennCare benefits and stabilizing hospital finances.

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Citizen Portal News New Mexico

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1 month ago

House, Senate package seeks to recapture corporate tax capacity; House adds 1% public‑employee raise Lawmakers approved a multi‑part tax package that decouples New Mexico from parts of a recent federal corporate tax change, and earmarks revenue for a set of targeted incentives. The House Taxation and Revenue Committee used part of its capacity to restore a 1% pay increase for public employees that the Senate had removed; the package drew extensive debate over economic and local fiscal impacts.

New Mexico's legislature just passed a bold tax package aimed at boosting local health care, housing, and journalism while giving public employees a much-needed raise!

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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1 month ago

Senate briefing: revenue 'basically flat,' mandatory costs and large transfers shape supplemental budget Staff to the Senate Ways and Means Committee outlined a supplemental operating proposal that counts on transfers and assumed revenue bills while mandatory costs — notably health and liability — drive most of the gap. Committee staff answered brief questions before hundreds of public witnesses began testifying across education, health, human services and natural resources.

Senate staff revealed a stark reality: while revenue remains flat, mandatory costs are skyrocketing, raising urgent questions about the future of Washington's budget.

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Citizen Portal News Maryland

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1 month ago

Hospital groups urge restoration of $20M private hospital grant program Maryland Hospital Association and hospital witnesses told the Capital Budget Subcommittee the FY27 capital budget reduces the private hospital grant program to $14M (a 30% cut) and requested restoring the program to the $20M preauthorized level to meet shovel‑ready hospital needs.

Maryland's hospital funding faces a critical 30% cut, jeopardizing vital projects and care—will the subcommittee restore the $20M needed to support our healthcare system?

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Citizen Portal News Utah

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1 month ago

Utah's Health and Human Services Committee just took a major step to potentially restore over $100 million in federal funding for hospitals—will it make it through the Senate?

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