(AP) — The powerful Florida Medical Association has come out in support of expanding Medicaid to roughly 1 million Floridians, choosing sides in a controversial political issue that has divided state lawmakers. Increased access to care will only come "if there are adequate numbers of physicians to care for these patients," the organization said in a written statement, adding that current reimbursement rates are "grossly inadequate and serve as a disincentive to physician participation." In an unlikely alliance last year, Scott, the Senate, House Democrats, Florida hospitals, health advocates and a diverse mix of business and labor groups all lined up to support a bill that would have drawn down federal funds and given it to Floridians to purchase private insurance. Democrats and health advocates urged Scott to hold a special session on Medicaid expansion and have repeatedly highlighted the stories of working people who would benefit if the state expanded the program to include those earning up to 138 percent of the poverty level. U.S.
Florida Medical Association Backs Medicaid Growth
By KELLI KENNEDY, Associated Press, San Antonio Express-News: World
Tue, 07/29/2014 - 7:57pm
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