HealthUAB study finds huge economic benefits from Medicaid expansionThe economic benefits of Medicaid expansion in Alabama under the Affordable Care Act would far outweigh the state costs, according to a study released Nov. 5, 2012, by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham's School of Public Health. Alabama Medicaid innovation goes nationwideState governments stand to save billions of dollars in Medicaid prescription drug costs thanks to a new rule based on an Alabama cost-saving innovation. Instead of paying for drugs according to drug company price lists, which are often inflated, Alabama Medicaid got federal permission a few years ago to start reimbursing local pharmacies on the basis of what they actually pay for the medications. Happy Birthday, ACA!Health care coverage is better, more accessible and more affordable for thousands of Alabamians thanks to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which marks its first anniversary today. These resources explain how the first year of health care reform affects you, the benefits yet to come, and how the law took shape. Alabama gets high marks for children's health coverageHealth care reform for Alabamians -- Share your storyThousands of Alabama families stand to benefit now from the new health care law. If you're one of them, we'd like to hear your story.
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