For example, officials in Arizona, which expanded Medicaid coverage in 2000, project that the state’s share of Medicaid spending under the Senate bill would be $17 billion in the first seven years of reform, compared with $1.4 billion if Arizona had not expanded coverage.
However, the health reform bill passed by the House in November would give more relief from the cost-sharing provisions to states with expanded coverage than the Senate bill does.
The difference will have to be sorted out by the House-Senate conference committee tasked with merging the two bills in the next month.
Read the New York Times’ report on health reform.
At the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference, taking place June 18–20 in Chicago, spine surgeons, orthopedic leaders and ASC executives will come together to explore minimally invasive techniques, ASC growth strategies and innovations shaping the future of outpatient spine care. Apply for complimentary registration now.
