"For no good reason, our state is paying for the health services of non-Missourians that come to our state for treatment."
Posts published in “MO HealthNet”
"Capping the Managed Care reimbursement rate to hospitals is just one reform that could save millions of dollars in taxpayer funds."
"It is our job in the Missouri General Assembly to act to save our state budget and the many other vital programs our government provides."
"This will have a major impact on other areas of our budget, and we must plan accordingly."
"Finding the time to step back and thoroughly understand and evaluate all options is key for successfully implementing Medicaid expansion."
“As most of you know, the FRA is how we fund over $1 billion of our state Medicaid program, and it is vitally important to our state budget.”
"In already tough economic times, where general revenue is down, Medicaid expansion will only steal away more resources from an already tight budget."
"This is just the beginning of reforming our broken Medicaid program."
"Missouri is due for reforms to its Medicaid system. There are ways to reduce costs while improving the health of our poorest residents."
"Regardless of your stance on the Medicaid expansion, it is clear that there needs to be reforms to the current system."