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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 2015

Page

4

Parkland’s Future Hangs on Medicaid Expansion Battle

The Texas Parkland reopening highlights Gov. Abbott’s refusal to expand Medicaid. Texas remains top in uninsured rates, costing taxpayers and leaving millions without coverage. Advocates say the federal option could reduce ER strain and state costs, urging citizens to push for expansion.

Medicaid expansion would extend coverage in Dallas County

A Dallas Morning News opinion outlines that 31 percent lack health coverage, 65 percent of Parkland patients could gain eligibility with Medicaid expansion, and $449 million from taxpayers to Parkland in 2014 funded care. It cites $751 million in uncompensated care and argues insured subsidize costs through higher premiums. The piece urges contacting Gov. Abbott to push expansion for broader timely care across Dallas County health systems.

Dallas County Parkland

Texas Opposes EPA Carbon Rules and Higher Bills

Texas lawmakers denounce President Obama’s EPA plan to cut carbon emissions, warning it will raise electricity rates, threaten reliability, and cost jobs. The piece cites ERCOT records, potential plant closures, and the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act led by Congress and Sen. John Cornyn.

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