Dylan Scott

Recent Articles

• Without Medicaid Expansion, Hospital Uncompensated Care Would Grow
• Oct 26, 2012
• If states decide not to expand Medicaid in 2014, the uncompensated care provided by hospitals could ballon by more than $53 billion by 2019, according to a new analysis from the National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (NAPH).

• 25 States Don't Know What Kind of Health Exchange They'll Have
• Oct 25, 2012
• With less than a month before applications to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) are due, half of the states still don’t know what kind of health insurance exchange model they’re going to have.

• As Retiree Health Benefits Decline, Exchanges Seen as Saviors
• Oct 25, 2012
• Companies view the new state health exchanges as a viable alternative to employer-based support, according to a new report.

• Medicaid Spending and Enrollment Slow as Economy Recovers
• Oct 25, 2012
• Medicaid enrollment and spending slowed dramatically in FY 2012 as the nation’s economy began to improve, according to a new 50-state survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation, and those trends are expected to continue in FY 2013.

• Massachusetts Leading the Way on Dual Eligibles
• Oct 24, 2012
• Massachusetts, the first state to get approval to coordinate care between Medicaid and Medicare, based its plan on two existing programs that have shown positive results.

• How Does Opening a Casino Impact Public Health?
• Oct 23, 2012
• As Kansas lawmakers consider making it easier to open a casino, public health advocates are assessing the residual health effects.
• 3 Comments

• Massachusetts Leading the Way on Dual Eligibles
• Oct 23, 2012
• Massachusetts, the first state to get approval to coordinate care between Medicaid and Medicare, based its plan on two existing programs that have shown positive results.

• Food-Safety Inspectors Struggle to Keep Up
• Oct 23, 2012
• Whether food is locally or nationally distributed, public health officials face a growing challenge to ensure the safety of what you eat.

• Why Isn't Education a Bigger Political Issue in 2012?
• Oct 18, 2012
• The candidates agree education is essential to American prosperity. So why aren't they talking more about it?
• 3 Comments

• Local Health Departments Tested by Meningitis Outbreak
• Oct 17, 2012
• As local health departments scramble to respond to the fungal meningitis outbreak that has spread to 15 states, infecting more than 200 and killing 15, it serves as a sobering reminder that the nation’s ability to confront such a crisis has been significantly reduced in recent years.

• Races (Besides the White House) You Should Watch
• Oct 16, 2012
• The folks at Ballotpedia have highlighted 15 federal, state and local races that they say could dictate the future of the country. For full election coverage, go to Governing's Election Center.
• 5 Comments

• Meningitis Outbreak Puts State Regulations Under Microscope
• Oct 15, 2012
• The health crisis, which has led to more than 200 infections, could lead to shift from state to federal oversight of compounding pharmacies.
• 5 Comments

• A Fresh Start: City Requires Corner Stores to Sell Healthy Produce
• Oct 11, 2012
• The Minneapolis experiment, which started in 2008, could serve as a model for other cities.
• 8 Comments

• Supreme Court Tackles Affirmative Action in Texas Case
• Oct 10, 2012
• In oral arguments Wednesday, the Court has been asked to decide if public universities can use race to determine admissions.
• 6 Comments

• New Tests for Common Core Standards Make Public Debut
• Oct 9, 2012
• The new computerized assessments, which states will begin piloting in 2013, mark a radical new approach to testing.