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AHA shares advocacy resources to help protect Medicaid

The AHA has released several resources that can be used to educate members of Congress and community stakeholders about the potential effects of harmful cuts and changes to Medicaid.
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Study finds income improved in states with Medicaid expansion

A study published April 28 by Health Affairs Scholar found low-income adults living in states with Medicaid expansion experienced an average 9.5% relative increase in income within five years following expansion.
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Report: Hospitals and health systems squeezed by persistent economic challenges 

The AHA April 30 released a report highlighting how hospitals and health systems continue to experience significant financial headwinds that can challenge their ability to provide care to their patients and communities.
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A dozen House Republicans send letter opposing Medicaid cuts

Twelve House Republicans April 14 sent a letter to House leadership voicing their opposition to potential Medicaid cuts.
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New AHA resources demonstrate impacts of potential Medicaid cuts, expiration of enhanced premium tax credits

The AHA yesterday released two new resources highlighting the significance of Medicaid and the potential impacts if Congress makes cuts to the program.
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CMS notifies states it will not approve or match funds for designated state health, investment programs 

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services April 10 announced that it does not intend to approve new or extend existing requests for federal funds to match state expenditures on designated state health and designated state investment programs
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Coalition ad highlights impacts of potential Medicaid cuts on children

The Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare today launched a new television and digital advertisement as
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AHA blog responds to 'misguided’ reports on Medicaid financing 

The AHA April 3 published a blog responding to recent reports by Paragon Health Institute on Medicaid financing and provider payment. 
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Ad campaign highlights president’s comments on protecting Medicaid 

The Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare April 3 launched a new advertising campaign highlighting recent comments by President Trump reaffirming commitments to protect Medicaid and calling on Congress to protect it from funding cuts.
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AHA blog pushes back on misleading reports on Medicaid financing arrangements 

A new AHA blog pushes back on some new reports that “have displayed a gross misunderstanding of both the legitimacy of various Medicaid financing arrangements and the consequences of stripping those resources from states trying to provide health care access to their most vulnerable residents.”