Democratic lawmakers push NC Republicans on Medicaid. GOP says Dems are politicizing the issue

North Carolina Democrats blame Republican lawmakers for leaving Medicaid underfunded. Republicans say efforts by Democratic ...
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Legislative Republicans, governor remain at odds over Mediaid funding. Here's what to know

Gov. Josh Stein is at odds with legislative Republicans over what he says is a $319 million shortfall for Medicaid.

He Vowed to “Protect the Unborn.” Now He’s Blocking a Bill to Expand Medicaid for Wisconsin’s New Moms.

Splitting with anti-abortion members of his own party, Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has refused to join 48 other ...

When the G.O.P. Medicaid Cuts Arrive, These Hospitals Will Be Hit Hardest

Republicans created a special $50 billion fund to help rural hospitals stay afloat, but the biggest impacts may be in cities.

Speaker Robin Vos thwarts procedural move to force vote on expanding Medicaid for new mothers

Despite many of their members backing the bill, Republicans thwarted a procedural effort by Democrats to expand Medicaid ...

Health care costs are eye-popping, but Republicans offer nothing much as a solution

My sister died of cancer back about five years ago, and for her, it was a battle she bravely waged on two fronts. Her ...

Administrative judge blocks NC Medicaid rate cut for assisted living services

A North Carolina administrative law judge has temporarily frozen Medicaid rate cuts for personal care services delivered in ...

NC Medicaid cuts spur emotional testimony as GOP leaders decline to return

I know that politically there are things going on behind the scenes,” said one provider. “But my God — what could be more important than this, helping the children who are the most vulnerable?.” ...

Rep. Rob Bresnahan sold stock in several Medicaid providers before voting for cuts

The Pennsylvania Republican is one of several members who have come under scrutiny for stock trading as Congress eyes a ...

Republicans finally want to talk about health care. That’s good — but their ideas are absurd.

Their proposals would take our already broken health care system and make it even worse. Here’s what we should do instead.

Medicaid fight between governor, GOP lawmakers spills into NC auditor’s findings

Millions in savings from job vacancies, as the state health agency is making cuts, shows bureaucracy “being placed ahead of the needs of North Carolinians,” the auditor said.