Grant Beebe, DrPH, MBA, NHA
@sgbeebedrph.bsky.social
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I love so much of my work, but especially when we gather to celebrate the heart of long term and post acute care. Thanks for letting me crash a beautiful party, NYSHFA • NYSCAL!
May 7, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I love so much of my work, but especially when we gather to celebrate the heart of long term and post acute care. Thanks for letting me crash a beautiful party, NYSHFA • NYSCAL!
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⚡ KFF’s @alicelburns.bsky.social outlines the differences in the House and Senate reconciliation plans — and what it means for cuts to Medicaid. #QuickTake on.kff.org/4lpSJrb
April 9, 2025 at 6:43 PM
⚡ KFF’s @alicelburns.bsky.social outlines the differences in the House and Senate reconciliation plans — and what it means for cuts to Medicaid. #QuickTake on.kff.org/4lpSJrb
Keep telling the truth. Bear the light.
April 8, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Keep telling the truth. Bear the light.
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Health care remains stubbornly unaffordable for millions of people in the U.S., according to a new survey. More than a third of those surveyed said they were to need medical care and would not be able to pay for it.
More Americans Cannot Afford Medical Care: Gallup Poll
A new survey found that 11 percent of Americans said they could not pay for medication and medical treatments.
www.nytimes.com
April 2, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Health care remains stubbornly unaffordable for millions of people in the U.S., according to a new survey. More than a third of those surveyed said they were to need medical care and would not be able to pay for it.
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My Governing op-ed on how cutting #Medicaid harms both patients and state budgets. To insulate Congressional GOP leaders from blame, the cuts under discussion shift costs to states and make governors/legislatures be the ones to institute the specific damaging cuts. www.governing.com/magazine/cut...
April 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
My Governing op-ed on how cutting #Medicaid harms both patients and state budgets. To insulate Congressional GOP leaders from blame, the cuts under discussion shift costs to states and make governors/legislatures be the ones to institute the specific damaging cuts. www.governing.com/magazine/cut...
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Senator Cory Booker, his voice still booming after more than a day spent on the Senate floor railing against the Trump administration, surpassed Strom Thurmond for the longest Senate speech on record, in an act of astonishing stamina that he framed as a call to action. nyti.ms/4iXMx8m
April 2, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Senator Cory Booker, his voice still booming after more than a day spent on the Senate floor railing against the Trump administration, surpassed Strom Thurmond for the longest Senate speech on record, in an act of astonishing stamina that he framed as a call to action. nyti.ms/4iXMx8m
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In light of the Medicaid budget debate, KFF’s new brief describes how states currently use provider taxes and the federal rules governing them:
5 Key Facts About Medicaid and Provider Taxes | KFF
As Congress weighs potential cuts in federal Medicaid spending through budget reconciliation, one option under consideration is to limit the use of state taxes on providers. This brief uses data from ...
www.kff.org
March 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
In light of the Medicaid budget debate, KFF’s new brief describes how states currently use provider taxes and the federal rules governing them:
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New @kff.org research on how all states but Alaska rely on provider taxes to finance #Medicaid at the state level. If such taxes are restricted or prohibited entirely, states would be unable to replace lost revenues, forcing them to deeply cut their Medicaid programs. www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...
March 26, 2025 at 7:22 PM
New @kff.org research on how all states but Alaska rely on provider taxes to finance #Medicaid at the state level. If such taxes are restricted or prohibited entirely, states would be unable to replace lost revenues, forcing them to deeply cut their Medicaid programs. www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...
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NEW @kff.org analysis illustrates what $880B in potential federal #Medicaid cuts could mean for states and residents.
Potential Medicaid cuts represent:
29% of state Medicaid spending per resident
6% of state taxes per resident
19% of state education spending per pupil
www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...
Potential Medicaid cuts represent:
29% of state Medicaid spending per resident
6% of state taxes per resident
19% of state education spending per pupil
www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...
Putting $880 Billion in Potential Federal Medicaid Cuts in Context of State Budgets and Coverage | KFF
This brief explores the magnitude of the potential federal Medicaid funding cuts under the House budget resolution. This brief puts the $880 billion in cuts in context by comparing the size of the cut...
www.kff.org
March 25, 2025 at 1:45 PM
NEW @kff.org analysis illustrates what $880B in potential federal #Medicaid cuts could mean for states and residents.
Potential Medicaid cuts represent:
29% of state Medicaid spending per resident
6% of state taxes per resident
19% of state education spending per pupil
www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...
Potential Medicaid cuts represent:
29% of state Medicaid spending per resident
6% of state taxes per resident
19% of state education spending per pupil
www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...
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We can’t build a stronger, healthier nation by pulling the rug out from those who need it most. These proposed cuts would set us ALL back.
#Medicaid #SNAP
#Medicaid #SNAP
How Potential Federal Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP Could Trigger the Loss of a Million-Plus Jobs, Reduced Economic Activity, and Less State Revenue
Combined losses from proposed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP would reach $1.1 trillion over a decade, including a $95 billion loss of federal funding in 2026 alone.
www.commonwealthfund.org
March 25, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Thousands of communities across the nation have #DrinkingWater contaminated with #PFAS, which has been linked to an increased risk of several adverse health effects.
On #WorldWaterDay, read about our guidance for PFAS testing and guidance for clinicians: buff.ly/a0nai2p
On #WorldWaterDay, read about our guidance for PFAS testing and guidance for clinicians: buff.ly/a0nai2p
March 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Thousands of communities across the nation have #DrinkingWater contaminated with #PFAS, which has been linked to an increased risk of several adverse health effects.
On #WorldWaterDay, read about our guidance for PFAS testing and guidance for clinicians: buff.ly/a0nai2p
On #WorldWaterDay, read about our guidance for PFAS testing and guidance for clinicians: buff.ly/a0nai2p
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In his latest column, KFF’s Drew Altman discusses how difficult it will be for states to replace lost federal Medicaid funding should Congress make significant cuts. Read more:
www.kff.org/from-drew-al...
www.kff.org/from-drew-al...
March 21, 2025 at 12:28 PM
In his latest column, KFF’s Drew Altman discusses how difficult it will be for states to replace lost federal Medicaid funding should Congress make significant cuts. Read more:
www.kff.org/from-drew-al...
www.kff.org/from-drew-al...
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KFF CEO Drew Altman explains why most states will likely not replace lost federal Medicaid funding should Congress make significant cuts. www.kff.org/from-drew-al...
Why Most States Will Not Replace Federal Medicaid Cuts
In his latest Beyond the Data column, KFF’s President and CEO Drew Altman discusses how difficult it will be for states to replace lost federal Medicaid funding should Congress make significant cuts.
www.kff.org
March 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
KFF CEO Drew Altman explains why most states will likely not replace lost federal Medicaid funding should Congress make significant cuts. www.kff.org/from-drew-al...
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12.2 million Medicare beneficiaries (nearly 1 in 5) also have Medicaid coverage. Most in this group have low incomes and modest savings.
Medicaid coverage makes Medicare more affordable by paying the program’s premiums and, in most cases, cost sharing: on.kff.org/4iEtfEi
Medicaid coverage makes Medicare more affordable by paying the program’s premiums and, in most cases, cost sharing: on.kff.org/4iEtfEi
March 20, 2025 at 5:23 PM
12.2 million Medicare beneficiaries (nearly 1 in 5) also have Medicaid coverage. Most in this group have low incomes and modest savings.
Medicaid coverage makes Medicare more affordable by paying the program’s premiums and, in most cases, cost sharing: on.kff.org/4iEtfEi
Medicaid coverage makes Medicare more affordable by paying the program’s premiums and, in most cases, cost sharing: on.kff.org/4iEtfEi
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There are no reliable estimates of fraud in Medicaid.
While often cited when discussing fraud, improper payments are not a measure of fraud and are often tied to missing documentation or administrative steps: on.kff.org/4iulKAl
While often cited when discussing fraud, improper payments are not a measure of fraud and are often tied to missing documentation or administrative steps: on.kff.org/4iulKAl
March 19, 2025 at 6:53 PM
There are no reliable estimates of fraud in Medicaid.
While often cited when discussing fraud, improper payments are not a measure of fraud and are often tied to missing documentation or administrative steps: on.kff.org/4iulKAl
While often cited when discussing fraud, improper payments are not a measure of fraud and are often tied to missing documentation or administrative steps: on.kff.org/4iulKAl
Excellent perspective from @milbankfund.bsky.social • www.milbank.org/2025/03/amer...
Americans Prioritize Strengthening Medicaid and Medicare | Milbank Memorial Fund
As Congress works toward passing a budget reconciliation plan, lawmakers are considering massive cuts in federal financing for programs that provide
www.milbank.org
March 20, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Excellent perspective from @milbankfund.bsky.social • www.milbank.org/2025/03/amer...
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The House Republican budget would require deep cuts to ACA’s #Medicaid expansion and could leave millions uninsured. Congress should maintain support for the expansion and consider federal solutions to close the coverage gap in remaining states. www.cbpp.org/blog/house-r...
March 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The House Republican budget would require deep cuts to ACA’s #Medicaid expansion and could leave millions uninsured. Congress should maintain support for the expansion and consider federal solutions to close the coverage gap in remaining states. www.cbpp.org/blog/house-r...
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KFF explains the facts about #Medicaid program integrity. Debunks the disinformation being circulated to justify draconian #Medicaid cuts which have nothing to do with curbing fraud: www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...
March 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
KFF explains the facts about #Medicaid program integrity. Debunks the disinformation being circulated to justify draconian #Medicaid cuts which have nothing to do with curbing fraud: www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...
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Everyone wants to get rid of fraud and abuse in Medicaid (except the fraudsters, that is). But, some of the numbers used to characterize fraud are misleading, and getting rid of fraud requires investing in enforcement activities.
www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...
www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...
5 Key Facts about Medicaid Program Integrity | KFF
Program integrity efforts work to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse, to increase program transparency and accountability, and to recover improperly used funds. This brief explains what is kno...
www.kff.org
March 18, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Everyone wants to get rid of fraud and abuse in Medicaid (except the fraudsters, that is). But, some of the numbers used to characterize fraud are misleading, and getting rid of fraud requires investing in enforcement activities.
www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...
www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...
Reposted by Grant Beebe, DrPH, MBA, NHA
Since 2010, the share of Medicare beneficiaries in plans run by private Medicare Advantage insurers has more than doubled to 54%.
The Trump administration could weigh in on the pace of Medicare Advantage growth and the future of traditional Medicare: on.kff.org/4ir0yuL
The Trump administration could weigh in on the pace of Medicare Advantage growth and the future of traditional Medicare: on.kff.org/4ir0yuL
March 13, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Since 2010, the share of Medicare beneficiaries in plans run by private Medicare Advantage insurers has more than doubled to 54%.
The Trump administration could weigh in on the pace of Medicare Advantage growth and the future of traditional Medicare: on.kff.org/4ir0yuL
The Trump administration could weigh in on the pace of Medicare Advantage growth and the future of traditional Medicare: on.kff.org/4ir0yuL
Reposted by Grant Beebe, DrPH, MBA, NHA
New Urban Institute estimates of impact of eliminating 90% federal matching rate for #Medicaid expansion on hospitals and other health care providers. If in effect in 2026 and all states drop expansion, it would increase uncompensated care by $19 billion in single year: www.urban.org/research/pub...
March 13, 2025 at 3:55 PM
New Urban Institute estimates of impact of eliminating 90% federal matching rate for #Medicaid expansion on hospitals and other health care providers. If in effect in 2026 and all states drop expansion, it would increase uncompensated care by $19 billion in single year: www.urban.org/research/pub...
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My Georgetown CCF colleague Andy Schneider explains how critics of #Medicaid are grossly exaggerating and wildly misrepresenting federal error measurement rates to justify massive Medicaid cuts: ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/03/13/m...
Medicaid Fraud: The Improper Use of Improper Payments
Welcome to another installment on the misuse of the Medicaid “improper payments” metric. This conversation began in 2018, then continued in 2020, 2022, and this year. For th…
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March 13, 2025 at 10:21 PM
My Georgetown CCF colleague Andy Schneider explains how critics of #Medicaid are grossly exaggerating and wildly misrepresenting federal error measurement rates to justify massive Medicaid cuts: ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/03/13/m...
This Lent, I’m struggling. I know lots of us are.
I’m trying to be less afraid and more present, and I am loving the idea I saw here for a personal liturgy in rhythm with breath.
Adapting my favorite (and the best) from the BCP: Eucharistic Prayer C today (1/2)
I’m trying to be less afraid and more present, and I am loving the idea I saw here for a personal liturgy in rhythm with breath.
Adapting my favorite (and the best) from the BCP: Eucharistic Prayer C today (1/2)
March 12, 2025 at 4:28 PM
This Lent, I’m struggling. I know lots of us are.
I’m trying to be less afraid and more present, and I am loving the idea I saw here for a personal liturgy in rhythm with breath.
Adapting my favorite (and the best) from the BCP: Eucharistic Prayer C today (1/2)
I’m trying to be less afraid and more present, and I am loving the idea I saw here for a personal liturgy in rhythm with breath.
Adapting my favorite (and the best) from the BCP: Eucharistic Prayer C today (1/2)
Reposted by Grant Beebe, DrPH, MBA, NHA
KFF’s new interactive maps show at least half of either Republican or Democratic congressional districts have 21% or more of residents enrolled in Medicaid: on.kff.org/3QYxUVM
March 11, 2025 at 6:52 PM
KFF’s new interactive maps show at least half of either Republican or Democratic congressional districts have 21% or more of residents enrolled in Medicaid: on.kff.org/3QYxUVM