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$12 billion in Medicaid funding restored to Texas hospitals

Headline from Fox7 Austin

The federal government has agreed to restore nearly $12 billion in Medicaid funding to Texas hospitals, Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday. "This funding is a major victory for Texas patients," Abbott said.

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Reports & sources

5 articles, oldest first.

  1. Panola Watchman

    Capital Highlights | Texas hospitals could lose $27 million daily in Medicaid funding (opens Panola Watchman)

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    Panola Watchman's feed description

    With the state’s new fiscal year beginning on Sept. 1, Texas hospitals are expected to lose $27 million per day in additional Medicaid funding, according to the Texas Standard. The shortfall […]

  2. Texas Tribune

    $12 billion in Medicaid funds restored to Texas hospitals, ending impasse with the feds (opens Texas Tribune)

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    Texas Tribune's feed description

    The announcement ends a nearly year-long dispute with the Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services over the funding to Texas hospitals, which were slated to lose $27 million a day.

  3. Fox7 Austin

    $12 billion in Medicaid funding restored to Texas hospitals (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    Fox7 Austin's feed description

    The federal government has agreed to restore nearly $12 billion in Medicaid funding to Texas hospitals, Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday. "This funding is a major victory for Texas patients," Abbott said.

  4. Marshall News Messenger

    After months of negotiations, Feds approve almost $12B in Medicaid funding to Texas (opens Marshall News Messenger)

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    Marshall News Messenger's feed description

    The state of Texas will receive nearly $12 billion in federal healthcare funding, Gov. Greg Abbott's office announced Thursday, restoring withheld funds that were costing Texas hospitals millions per day.

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