Senior RX Program Looking For More Applicants
Fri, September 05, 2008 - 3:55 am
A program designed to help offset rising medication costs is reaching out to more local seniors and disabled people in Mobile.
Busy Special Session On Tap
Tue, May 20, 2008 - 7:04 pm
Mississippi lawmakers will have lots to do when they return Wednesday to the Capitol for a special session.
Health Care System Not Ready For Boomers?
Mon, April 14, 2008 - 10:12 am
New report: baby boomers will overwhelm America's health care system
Electronic Bingo For Medicaid
Wed, March 05, 2008 - 5:08 pm
State House has passed a bill that permits electronic bingo games in dog tracks in Mobile. Tax revenue from the games will to the state's struggling Medicaid program.
Hurricanes Contribute To Medicaid Shortfall
Wed, February 13, 2008 - 7:15 pm
The 7 hurricanes that hit Florida in 2004 and 2005 are now costing the state more than $480 million. The hurricane recovery created jobs, which
skewered a formula the federal government uses to calculate the state's share of Medicaid costs.
Two Alabama Nursing Homes Called Worst
Thu, November 29, 2007 - 8:05 am
A list of 56 nursing homes the feds rate worst in their states and are in need of improvement
Alabama Woman Steals 500 Identities
Tue, October 09, 2007 - 6:32 pm
A woman who worked for Electronic Data Systems, the company that processes Alabama Medicaid claims, pleaded guilty today to charges of stealing the identities of nearly 500 Alabamians.
