State Health Watch Archives – January 31, 1997
January 31, 1997
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Back Page Briefs
Specialized services are focus of $4.8 million in AHCPR grants -
Clip File
Each month, this page features selected short items about state health-care policy digested from newspapers around the country. -
Maryland Bill / Regulate Hospital Stay
Maryland bill would regulate all efforts to reduce hospital stays -
Medicaid Eligible Kids
Outreach to Medicaid-eligible children more critical now, but few efforts so far -
Medicaid Managed Care Delay
Questions about adequacy of provider networks delay Medicaid managed care roll-out in key states -
Minnesota Direct - Contract
Minnesota counties seek to follow employer lead by direct-contracting with local provider groups -
Managed Care Data Sharing
Managed care plans and public health agencies take first steps toward data-sharing partnerships -
Missouri Blues Court Ruling
Court ruling against Missouri Blues hailed as warning to non-profits to set up charity funds -
New York Hospital Deregulation
NY gives community health centers more funds to protect safety net during hospital deregulation -
Oregon MCOs Launch Pilot
Oregon MCOs launch 22 pilots to find ways to improve delivery of preventive services