Medicaid

Debate Over Medicaid Expansion In Ohio

Ohio Public Radio and Jo Ingles — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:29:41 +0000

Ohio’s lawmakers are studying ways to change Ohio’s Medicaid program so that it can operate efficiently under new federal standards.

Kasich Asks Foodbanks To Help With Medicaid Expansion

Jim Letizia and Associated Press — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:29:09 +0000

Ohio Governor John Kasich is asking supporters of the state's food banks to help him convince his fellow Republicans in the Legislature to extend Medicaid coverage.

Athens County Leader Criticizes State Budget Plan

Jim Letizia and Associated Press — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 11:57:41 +0000

The head of the Athens County Job and Family Services agency says Governor John Kasich's decision to expand Medicaid is only part of what's needed.

Managed-care Provider Leaving Downtown

Jim Letizia — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:37:21 +0000

Buckeye Community Health Plan says it will move its office from South 3rd Street Downtown to Easton Town Center and add 118 jobs in the next several months.

Tea Party To Back GOP Primary Challengers

Jim Letizia and Ohio Public Radio — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:16:22 +0000

Ohio Tea Party activists say they will back Republican candidates who challenge any GOP lawmakers voting for the expansion of Medicaid.

Medicaid Divides Kasich, Tea Party

Jim Letizia and Ohio Public Radio — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:38:43 +0000

Ohio's John Kasich is one of the nation's most conservative governors.

Lawmakers Hear More On Medicaid Expansion

Jim Letizia and Associated Press — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:15:03 +0000

An Ohio House committee Thursday heard more details of Governor John Kasich's plan to expand Medicaid under the federal health care law.

Governor Says Budget Plan Not Fracturing His Party

Jim Letizia and Ohio Public Radio — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:44:21 +0000

Republican Ohio Governor John Kasich is brushing off suggestions that policies in his two-year state budget proposal are fracturing his party.

State Budget Includes Medicaid Expansion

Jim Letizia and Ohio Public Radio — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:13:48 +0000

Governor John Kasich's two year state budget plan proposes expanding Medicaid services, a move that would give 365-thousand poor people access to health care.

Batchelder Questions Medicaid Expansion

Jim Letizia and Associated Press — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:26:08 +0000

Ohio House Speaker Bill Batchelder says his Republican colleagues have concerns about the expense of expanding Medicaid, though he has yet to discuss with them whether the state should increase coverage.

State okays plan to avoid Medicaid/Medicare duplication

Associated Press — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:14:55 +0000

Ohio has reached an agreement with the federal government on a plan aimed at better coordinating medical care for some of the state's sickest and most expensive patients.

Kasich On Possible Medicaid Cuts

Jim Letizia, Ohio Public Radio and Associated Press — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:31:17 +0000

Ohio Governor John Kasich chaired the U.S. House budget committee in the mid 1990s.

Over-prescribing Anti-psychotic Drugs For Kids?

Jim Letizia and Ohio Public Radio — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:13:17 +0000

State child welfare officials are launching a one million dollar study to determine whether anti-psychotic drugs are being over-prescribed for kids on Medicaid, especially those in foster care.

Aetna Lawsuit Dismissed

Jim Letizia and Associated Press — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 13:44:58 +0000

State health officials say a Franklin County judge has dismissed a lawsuit seeking to block implementation of certain Medicaid contracts.

Glaxo Smith Kline settlement could mean money for Ohio

Ohio Public Radio and Bill Cohen — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 02:07:06 +0000

It's being called the largest health care fraud settlement in US history, and Ohio may get millions of dollars as a result. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports.