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Court tosses Amendment 9 Health News Florida, Sept. 1
It’s the end of the Tom Arnold era Health News Florida, Sept. 1
Health execs offer “solutions” for senator’s Medicaid tour Health News Florida, Aug. 4
Controversial drug for autism comes to S. Fla. Sun-Sentinel, Aug. 3
Senate president “aggressive” on Medicaid Health News Florida, Aug. 3
Fla. congressman backs disabilities saving account legislation Florida Times-Union, July 25
WellCare overcharges; owes state $2.1 million Health News Florida, July 23
Some insurers stop writing new coverage for kids Associated Press, July 23
Medicaid HMOs under scrutiny Health News Florida, July 21
Obama health plan spurs problems for Florida docs, AMA The Hill, July 21
Creator of Medicaid Reform returns to Florida Health News Florida, July 20
McCollum calls for medical homes Florida Tribune, July 20
Federal health care reform is a boon to state St. Petersburg Times editorial, July 5
Demand high for Florida school treating dyslexia The (Lakeland) Ledger, July 3
WellCare whistleblower complaint is unsealed AP/Miami Herald, June 28
Florida’s chance of Medicaid money dims Health News Florida, June 25
WellCare to pay $135.5 million for fraud Health News Florida, June 25
States face less federal Medicaid money, more demand Kaiser Health News, June 23
New York passes bill requiring insurers to pay for autism care New York Times, June 22
New coverage coming for pre-existing conditions Sun-Sentinel, June 19
Feds issue new rules on changes to health care benefits New York Times, June 13
NY enacts health insurance law for medical loss ratio HealthLeaders Media, June 10
Medicaid reform panel hears clashing opinions Jacksonville Times Union, June 8
Federal Medicaid funds for January now iffy Health News Florida, June 1
Feds to share $20 billion for Florida Medicaid expansion Health News Florida, May 26
Brain scans show babies with autism process language differently Wall Street Journal, May 25
Florida lawmakers OK Medicaid pilot program extension (Jacksonville) Times-Union, May 15
Federal anti-fraud efforts call for more scrutiny of providers HealthLeaders Media, May 14
Florida due $3 million in Novartis settlement Miami Herald, May 7
Who killed “medical home” bill? Health News Florida, May 6
WellCare swings to 1Q profits following prior-year charge Wall Street Journal, May 5
Department of Health dodges bullet — this year Health News Florida, April 30
Florida Medicaid overhaul dies Health News Florida, April 26
WellCare director resigns, raises questions about accounting Wall Street Journal, April 24
Veto threat looms over Medicaid bills Health News Florida, April 21
Medicaid reform package passes Florida House Orlando Sentinel, April 19
Parents push for autism coverage Providence (RI) Journal, April 15
Medicaid proposals misguided St. Peterburg Times, April 14
Miami healthcare entrepreneur back in HMO business Miami Herald, April 14
Senate panel rejects Crist’s healthcare chief Miami Herald, April 14
AHCA secretary rejected as radical Medicaid overhaul considered Palm Beach Post blog, April 13
PHC buys Citrus Health Tampa Bay Business Journal, April 13
Florida’s Medicaid overhaul on fast track to managed care St. Petersburg Times/AP, April 13
House panel OKs letting private companies manage Medicaid enrollees Tampa Tribune, April 12
Hospitals slam House Medicaid plan Health News Florida, April 7
Why health reform will bring managed care expansion HealthLeaders Media, March 31
Health reform covers more children, but who will care for them? HealthLeaders Media, March 31
Lawmakers put bullseye on Florida Department of Health Health News Florida, March 26
Medicaid experiment gets mixed reviews St. Augustine Record, March 21
State lawmakers prepare colossal Medicaid change Orlando Sentinel, March 21
“Medical home” passes first test Health News Florida, March 16
Activists, lobbyists ramp up efforts for health care reform push Kaiser Health Network, March 2
Sensory processing disorder real to thousands of kids Boston Globe, March 1
Four ways Obama will fund health reform plan HealthLeaders Media, Feb. 23
Reviews mixed for Medicaid plan test Florida Times-Union (Jacksonville), Feb. 23
Obama’s proposal gives Medicaid break to states Health News Florida, Feb. 22
Medicaid revamp faces obstacles in Tallahassee Associated Press, Feb. 18
Flat head syndrome linked to developmental delays U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Feb. 17
Could vaccine form spook parents? Health News Florida, Feb. 17
RACs: Now providers have to prepare for MICs HealthLeaders Media, Feb. 16
Providers push back on plan to expand Medicaid managed care HealthLeaders Media, Feb. 15
With health care reform stalled, states look at own approaches Washington Post, Feb. 14
Profits rise for five top health insurers St. Petersburg Times/McClatchy Tribune, Feb. 12
Removal of Asperger’s to change special ed access National Public Radio, Feb. 11
Crist: Medicaid Reform could grow Health News Florida, Feb. 10
Medicaid choices could narrow Health News Florida, Feb. 2
Doc who tied vaccine to autism ruled unethical Time, Feb. 1
Governor’s budget proposes $2.7 billion Medicaid increase St. Petersburg Times, Jan. 29
Health care leaders respond to Obama’s address HealthLeaders Media, Jan. 28
Health bill stalled, Obama juggles an altered agenda New York Times, Jan. 28
United’s threats worries hospitals New York Times, Jan. 25
Dealing with the financial burden of autism New York Times, Jan. 22
Georgia board considers school vouchers for special needs children Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Jan. 13
Federal health bill may be lenient on employers Boston Globe, Jan. 13
New D.C. center helps diagnose developmental disabilities Washington Post, Jan. 13
Senator: Florida will resist federal health reform plan Health News Florida, Jan. 12
Disabled get chance to recover APD tier benefits Tampa Tribune, Jan. 9
Amping up therapy: functional electrical stimulus Therapy Times, Jan. 4
Claims management tools available for small practices Therapy Times, Jan. 3
Feds limit aid for early intervention services Raleigh News & Observer, Dec. 31
Military helps families find care for special needs children Washington Post, Dec. 28
Billing code monopoly explains AMA’s support for health care reform Chicago Tribune, Dec. 27
State considers adding more kids to insurance Orlando Sentinel/News Service of Florida, Dec. 21
Pediatric Medicaid lawsuit to resume Jan. 5 Tallahassee Democrat, Dec. 21
U.S. Senate proposal means more coverage for 2.4 million Floridians Health News Florida, Dec. 17
Consultant hired to run Medicaid Health News Florida, Dec. 10
Aetna overstated spending on patient care Wall Street Journal, Dec. 8
Attorneys: Florida officials lamented delays Associated Press/New York Times, Dec. 7
Trial to begin in class-action lawsuit against pediatric Medicaid care Associated Press, Dec. 3
Florida Medicaid lawsuit heads to court Miami Herald, Dec. 2
Study: early autism intervention in toddlers is effective CNN.com, Nov. 30
Holiday toys recommended for development, learning Corpus Christi Caller-Times, Nov. 29
Insurance victory on way for those who need speech therapy Medill Reports, Nov. 25
Hope Center for Autism in Martin County expanding TCPalm.com, Nov. 23
Study points to new brain findings in children with dyslexia Therapy Times, Nov. 23
Medicaid providers get electronic records access Miami Herald/Associated Press, Nov. 19
Senators: Let’s drop out of Medicaid Miami Herald/News Service Florida, Nov. 17
Santa Rosa opens charter school for kids with special needs Pensacola News-Journal, Nov. 12
Florida launches online healthcare complaint form HealthLeaders Media, Nov. 10
Program helps teacher candidates learn about kids with special needs Orlando Sentinel, Nov. 9
A look at health care reform for individuals with disabilities Disability Scoop, Nov. 9
Health reform: medical industry grumbles, stands to gain New York Times, Nov. 8
Insurance consumer advocate seeks to ban balanced billing Associated Press, Nov. 3
Tennessee considers new autism coverage mandate WSMV-TV, Nashville, Nov. 3
New state law denies, revokes licenses of some in medical field Tampa Tribune, Oct. 30
New health care reform bill would cover 96% of Americans Health Leaders Media, Oct. 29
Gov names Tom Arnold as new AHCA Secretary Health News Florida, Oct. 29
Obama signs bill giving disabilities hate-crime protection Disability Scoop, Oct. 29
Brain-damaged children often have cold feet Therapy Times, Oct. 27
Therapists pushing envelope on craniofacial disorders Therapy Times, Oct. 26
Twin study underscores role of genes in autism Reuters News Service, Oct. 22
Early diagnosis, intervention key in dyslexia Commercial Appeal (Memphis), Oct. 22
Drug companies agree to pay $7 million after Medicaid investigation Palm Beach Post, Oct. 21
Growing Medicaid rolls could expand budget shortfall Health News Florida, Oct. 21
“Medical home” designed to improve preventative care, communication Chicago Tribune, Oct. 20
Group advocates for Hispanic children with special needs Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Oct. 17
New autism charter school opens in South Florida Miami Herald, Oct. 14
Therapy could help kids with ADHD Southtown Star, Oct. 11
Employers struggle as coverage costs rise Miami Herald, Oct. 11
Medicaid shortfall looming Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Oct. 7
Florida lags in health insurance for children Palm Beach Post, Oct. 7
Screening for infant hearing problems Therapy Times, Oct. 6
Who will get whacked hardest to pay for health care overhaul? Congressional Quarterly, Sept. 28
Dire shortage seen in allied health professionals HealthLeaders Media, Sept. 23
House committee turns heat on insurers Health Leaders Media, Sept. 22
Three possible changes to the Senate Finance health reform bill HealthLeaders Media, Sept. 21
Reach out and touch someone — long distance therapy Therapy Times, Sept. 21
U.S. Senate releases health reform plan New York Times, Sept. 16
Newborn blood data used to study cerebral palsy Therapy Times, Sept. 15
Reform opposition is high but easing Washington Post, Sept. 14
Gene associated with language, speech and reading disorders Therapy Times, Sept. 14
Uninsured population hits 46.3 million in 2008 HealthLeaders Media, Sept. 11
Florida counts cost of likely Medicaid expansion Miami Herald, Sept. 11
Opinion: Can Florida opt out of health deal? Orlando Sentinel, Sept. 6
Swine flu poses greater risks to kids with disabilities Disability Scoop, Sept. 4
Medicaid federal system to detect fraud, abuse full of holes HealthLeaders Media, Aug. 28
Court questions cuts to disabled Daytona Beach News Journal, Aug. 28
Children with disabilities bring new dynamic to classroom Long Island Press, Aug. 27
Shakeup leads to new House health care committee membership Health News Florida, Aug. 26
WellCare agrees to pay fine for ”questionable” contributions Tampa Tribune, Aug. 20
Report: Medicaid reform saved money Health News Florida, Aug. 21
AHCA: Error on health reform impact a “misunderstanding” Health News Florida, Aug. 19
Medicaid gives HMOs a pay raise Health News Florida, Aug. 13
Sensory sensitve screenings brings moviegoing experience to kids with autism Therapy Times, Aug. 11
Disabled students are spanked more New York Times, Aug. 10
Cover Florida insurance plan a model? Most say no Health News Florida, Aug. 7
US Senate’s proposed employer insurance mandate has “deep flaws” HealthLeaders Media, Aug. 7
Another EDS problem – Medicaid clients dropped in computer failure AP/Miami Herald, Aug. 4
Comparing the three main health reform bills HealthLeaders Media, Aug. 4
Fostering development: Early intervention for foster children Therapy Times, Aug. 3
Canada sees long waiting lists for SLPs CBCnews.ca, July 31
State probing report of health plans overcharging out-of-network providers Health News Florida, July 31
Who will be the winners, losers in health care reform? HealthLeaders Media, July 27
Approaches to Medicaid, CHIP expansion expected to differ HealthLeaders Media, July 27
10 questions on the health care overhaul Wall Street Journal, July 21
Individual insurance market falls short for families HealthLeaders Media, July 21
Medicaid, KidCare enrollment up Health News Florida, July 21
Children of undocumented parents may be at higher developmental risk Therapy Times, July 20
State has vested interest in ongoing healthcare debate News-Press, July 19
Orlando area family must move so autistic child can flourish Orlando Sentinel, July 18
“Major shakeup” in military health care contract Health News Florida, July 14
Push for autism insurance mandates shift into high gear Disability Scoop, July 9
Billing dispute leaves naval families without therapies for children Jacksonville Times-Union, July 7
New law could lead to “balance billing” Sun-Sentinel, July 6
State disability agency grants few appeals Tampa Tribune, July 3
Electric pulse to brain could aid those with CP Disability Scoop, July 2
Vaccine issue yields second defection at Autism Speaks Disability Scoop, July 2
Medicaid grew 13 percent in past year Health News Florida, July 1
More Florida parents challenge, push limits of immunization laws Orlando Sentinel, June 29
Community MRSA cases soar Jacksonville Times Union, June 28
House bill mandates autism coverage for military Disability Scoop, June 26
Millions of patients gouged? Health News Florida, June 26
Co-op gains backing as alternative to government insurer Wall Street Journal, June 20
Private insurers step into spotlight on healthcare reform Chicago Tribune, June 19
Landmark settlement: insurer to reimburse for ABA therapy Disability Scoop, June 19
Surge in autism challenges schools Orlando Sentinel, June 7
KidCare to parents: help is out there St. Petersburg Times, June 6
Device offers hope to children with communication problems, The Guardian (UK), June 5
Increased cost sharing would create burdens for pediatric Medicaid care Health Leaders Media, June 4
New York legislators consider mandatory autism treatment bill Newsday, June 2
Florida has no data 3 years into Medicaid trial AP/Miami Herald, June 1
Nervous system may be culprit in deadly muscle disease Science Daily, May 26
Consumer group says health plans should meet spending requirements Health News Florida, May 21
A genetic clue to why autism affects boys more Yahoo/Time, May 20
Veto fight underway for out-of-network doctor payments Health News Florida, May 14
Docs spend about $31B haggling with insurers annually Media Health Leaders, May 14
WellCare expects to pay $50 million more Health News Florida, May 12
Surprise: Health, human services did well Health News Florida, May 12
State revamps kids’ insurance Daytona Beach News-Journal, May 10
WellCare charged with fraud Health News Florida, May 5
Reform clause to cost Florida $300 million Health News Florida, May 1
Bill requires insurers to directly pay out-of-network physicians Health News Florida, May 1
Action taken to prevent hoarding of flu drugs New York Times, May 1
Writing disabilities common, especially in boys Reuters, April 30
Congress notices Florida “shell game” using stimulus money Health News Florida, April 22
Major GOP donor backs bill to alter Florida’s vaccine rules Miami Herald/St. Petersburg Times, April 22
Fate unclear for bill allowing delayed child vaccines Miami Herald/St. Petersburg Times, April 22
Vaccine bill has passions flaring Herald Tribune, April 22
Pediatricians fight anti-vaccine bill Florida Health News, April 20
Even in tough times, political cash flows to lawmakers St. Petersburg Times, April 20
Budget chief: For health care, more is not better NPR, April 17
Role for UF in Medicaid reform Gainesville Sun, April 5
Florida Medicaid plans score low Florida Health News, April 3
Glowing WellCare rating a “red flag” Tampa Tribune, March 22
GOP pressed on health care Washington Post, March 20
Healthcare overhaul cost may reach $1.5 trillion AP/Yahoo News, March 18
WellCare hints it may owe more Florida Health News, March 17
Study: Florida would save money by boosting primary care Miami Herald, March 16
Study would look at pre-paid services for developmentally disabled Tallahassee Democrat, March 12
HMO says exec stole $1.3 million Florida Health News, March 11
$817 million to help Florida Medicaid program Associated Press, March 9
Maryland bills would increase accountability, oversight of insurers The Washington Post, March 8
Health insurers poised for Round 2 New York Times, Feb. 28
Obama budget targets Medicare and Medicaid Health Leaders Media, Feb. 27
Medicaid HMO data cleanup will take another year Florida Health News, Feb. 18
Federal stimulus plan gives Florida $12 billion Orlando Sentinel, Feb. 17
Stimulus plan prompts comparison of medical treatments New York Times, Feb. 15
Hib infection in children makes a deadly return USA Today, Feb. 15
WellCare made campaign contributions as fraud committed Associated Press, Feb. 13
Court says vaccine not to blame for autism New York Times, Feb. 12
Crist: Florida stimulus share “very encouraging” St. Petersburg Times, Feb. 13
Health benefits from stimulus San Francisco Chronicle, Feb. 13
Editorial: Don’t forget state’s uninsured youth St. Petersburg Times, Feb. 11
Medicaid glitch continues Tampa Tribune, Feb. 6
Obama lifts restrictions on kids’ health coverage Associated Press/Yahoo, Feb. 6
Nail in coffin for Medicaid Reform? Florida Health News, Feb.5
New computer system for Wisconsin Medicaid agency causes backlogs Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Feb. 4
The new uninsured Washington Post, Feb 3
US Senate passes health insurance bill for children Washington Post, Jan. 30
Stimulus package may include $4 billion in medical aid for Florida’s poor Miami Herald, Jan. 29
Stimulus plan helps Florida Medicaid Tampa Tribune, Jan. 23
MRSA rising in kids’ ear, nose, throat infections AP/Yahoo News, Jan. 20
Obama will ease restraints on states’ health insurance program for children New York Times, Jan. 20
Medicaid computer still ailing Tampa Tribune, Jan. 16
UnitedHealth settlement near, but faces protest New York Times, Jan. 15
U.S. House votes to expand Child Health Insurance The Washington Post, Jan. 15
WellCare probe expands South Florida Business Journal, Dec. 31
Oregon insurer fined for denying health claims The Oregonian, Dec. 30
Florida nets $8.5 million in Medicaid settlement Orlando Business Journal, Dec. 29
Physical therapists in demand Miami Herald editorial, Dec. 27
A start on health reform Tampa Tribune editorial, Dec. 26
Cash-strapped states look to cut from Medicaid Washington Post/Houston Chronicle, Dec. 26
FTC settles price-fixing charges against doctors’ groups Federal Trade Commission, Dec. 24
Centene expands in Florida Tampa Bay Business Journal, Dec. 19
UF’s report on Medicaid Reform: full of contradictions Florida Health News, Dec. 18
After losing Medicaid coverage, many patients land in hospitals New York Times, Dec. 16
Budget crisis threatens health care for poor Lakeland Ledger, Dec. 16
Audit questions Wisconsin Medicaid payments, software delay Associated Press/Chicago Tribune, Dec. 12
Crist unveils new low-cost health insurance Miami Herald, Dec. 12
Emergency care report card bleak Palm Beach Post, Dec. 10.
Word of mouth, physician referrals drive provider choice Center for Studying Health Systems Change, Dec. 4
Medicaid patients can’t get through to hotline Florida Health News, Dec. 2
Medicaid patients troubled by United The Times-Union, Dec. 1
Medicaid growth may bust budget Palm Beach Post, Nov. 19
Teacher gets one-year suspension in case of ousted autistic boy Palm Beach Post, Nov. 19
Political temperature may be right for healthcare overhaul Los Angeles Times, Nov. 19
Health inusurers prime for new business with Democratic rule Wall Street Journal, Nov. 6
Massachusetts a model of healthcare reform, hurdles Boston Globe, Nov. 6
Computer glitch dumps kids from state health insurance Daytona Beach News-Journal, Nov. 5
Florida ranks No. 2 in nation on kids without health insurance Sun-Sentinel, Oct. 31
Amerigroup feeling pressure from states over rates The Virginian-Pilot, Oct. 25
Economy puts pressure on state Medicaid programs The Tennessean, Oct. 22
Continuity of Medicaid coverage leads to fewer pediatric hospitalizations The Commonwealth Fund, Oct. 16
Florida’s Medicaid Reform: Informed Consumer Choice Health Affairs, Oct. 14
Study calls Broward Medicaid program confusing Miami Herald, Oct. 14
Check your doctor’s background online Sun-Sentinel, Oct. 6
New health care policy allows parents’ plans for children until age 30 News-Press, Sept. 22
51,000 children will have to change health plans Florida Health News, Sept. 16