State Health Watch Archives – September 1, 2006
September 1, 2006
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A near-failing grade for mental health system reflects beleaguered states
The nation's mental health system has been given a near-failing grade of D by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in its first state-by-state evaluation of the nation's mental health system in more than 15 years. -
Fiscal Fitness: How States Cope: Prescription drugs for low-income uninsured and the elderly can be hard to find in some states
Some researchers are reminding us that fulfilling the prescription drug needs of nonelderly, low-income uninsured people is a growing problem. -
State innovations and best practices should be replicated
While many states received low grades from the National Alliance on Mental Illness for their state mental health systems, they often had some outstanding examples of innovation and commitment to providing high-quality services to people living with mental illness. -
Utah waiver gives caution for Medicaid changes wrung from coverage reductions
Utah's experience with a Section 1115 waiver allowing expansion of primary care to adults not previously eligible for Medicaid using savings from coverage reductions for previously eligible parents provides a cautionary note on such strategies. -
Clip files / Local news from the states
All hospitals' revenue in Mississippi will be taxed to shore up a $360 million budget shortfall; and West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin signed a bill to expand health insurance to an estimated 4,000 West Virginia children.