Today's New York Times discusses the potential effects of pending federal health care reform on state Medicaid programs. Specifically in focus are the numerous states -- including Maryland-- who have exceeded federal standards for eligibility and coverage. The essential issue the the potential cost to states for newly broadened Medicaid coverage under the federal reform plan, and whether the federal legislation would offer additional assistance to states for that expansion. The bill passed by the…

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation released a report this month stating "the ability of local health departments to protect and improve health is in jeopardy" due to cuts in funding.  Click here for more information. The report, entitled, County and City Health Departments: The Need for Sustainable Funding Through Health Reform, was funded by Health Management Associates.  Mr. Jack A. Meyer, the principal of Health Management Associates, has advised Maryland local health departments and has…