Many states that covered more kids to receive Medicaid bonuses

Fifteen states will soon receive $206 million for enrolling more children in state health plans.  The money is part of a plan to encourage states to seek out children who are eligible for services like Medicaid and the…

HHS challenges America to insure more kids; Voices accepts

Today is the relaunch of the Connecting Kids to Coverage Challenge! HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius this morning renewed her challenge to policymakers, corporations, and nonprofits to work together to get more kids care.

Although health reform has passed, most…

Pediatrician to head Medicare, Medicaid

Voices is very pleased that for the first time a pediatrician has been appointed to head Medicare and Medicaid.  The Obama administration’s recess appointment of Donald Berwick, MD, MPP, to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will ensure…