Medicaid reform dangers from provider taxes and ghost funds
Barry Papania of St. Luke's Hospital argues Congress risks repeating past Medicaid errors by repealing provider tax and donation controls under block grants. He warns states will partner with hospitals to channel funds as matching money, inflating federal costs and reducing care, with uninsured rising and costs shifting to privately insured. He urges incentives for efficiency, not creative funding schemes.
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Lugar digs in heels over nutrition grants in welfare talks
Senator Richard Lugar resists House plans to block grant child nutrition programs, warning needy children would lose guaranteed access and money could be diverted. He vows no block grants while House Republicans press for changes. Clinton heads to Paris for Bosnia signing as Senate leans toward a pro-military aid stance.
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A printed correction later follows as Air Force Lt General Howell Estes shows a map of rail moves for the First Armored Division from Germany to Romania. The note highlights Dole's surprise exit from Minnesota's March 5 primary and Iowa GOP leaders backing down on polices. Packwood aides stay on for a month, with payroll records showing raises and bonuses totaling 150000 dollars during ethics reviews.
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