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Earlier this week, Governor Rick Perry signed into law the Texas omnibus health care bill, which will eventually allow the state to enter into a “health care compact” with other states, as a means to garner flexibility in operating both Medicare and Medicaid. The Legislative Budget Board estimates that this legislation could save $468 million over two years. Two other states, Oklahoma and Georgia, have signed similar measures, which could turn Medicare and Medicaid funds into block grants.
Texas passed legislation to formally request a Medicaid block-grant waiver, similar to what has been proposed by Rep. Paul Ryan for all 50 states in his budget proposal.
On September 7, the University of Texas’s Gulf Coast Regional Extension Center (GCREC) began its enrollment period for eligible health care providers to receive national electronic health records system data transfer training.
Texas Resources
The Legacy Foundation's 2010 fact sheet on Texas' tobacco usage and state laws.
America’s battle with obesity has become an issue of national concern. Increasing numbers of children and adolescents are considered obese, which means having a body mass index (BMI) over 30%. However, the federal and state governments are taking steps to combat America’s obesity problem. This fact sheet discusses obesity, as it relates to <state name> residents, and what Texas' state government is doing to help their constituents.
Implementing health reform in Texas is a challenging process, particularly due to the state’s significantly high uninsured rates, ethnic diversity, and issues related to immigration. Successful implementation of reform could bring many advantages to state residents. This fact sheet highlights some of the benefits and obstacles associated with implementing health reform in Texas.
About State Reform
To secure sustainable health system reform and quality, affordable care across America, NCHC and its allies are working to educate the public, support coalition building and foster citizen engagement in policy advocacy at the national, state and community levels. NCHC appreciates the generous support of The California Endowment and all of our strategic partners without which this critical work would not be possible.
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