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Revised Estimate Shows Lower Medicaid Costs
Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe's administration says the state would save money instead of spending it by implementing the new federal health care law.
Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s administration says the state would save money instead of spending it by implementing the new federal health care law.
The administration told lawmakers Wednesday that a 2012 estimate, which predicted the cost of the implementing the new law through 2022 would be $137 million, was now incorrect.
The new figures have the state saving $1 billion during the same period.
State officials said they had better data to predict costs than they did last year.
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Source: The Washington Post
Stuck in Prior Auth Purgatory: The Hidden Costs of Health Care Delays
June 19th 2025Delays, denials, and endless paperwork—prior authorization isn’t just a headache for providers; it’s a barrier for patients who need timely care, explains Colin Banas, MD, MHA, chief medical officer with DrFirst.
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