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PENNSYLVANIA BULLETIN
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The Pennsylvania Bulletin is the Commonwealth's official weekly gazette for information and rulemaking.PENNSYLVANIA CODE
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The Pennsylvania Code is the Commonwealth's official publication of rules and regulations.PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL ON AGING
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The Pennsylvania Council on Aging is an advocate for the elderly in Pennsylvania and acts as an advisor to the governor and the Department of Aging on the planning, coordination and delivery of services to older people. This site presents publications and special projects concerning the elderly population that are also Medicaid recipients.PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE
The Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare oversees all services, including health care, for children, families, disabled individuals and low-income individuals in Pennsylvania.MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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The mission of the MAAC is to provide the Department of Public Welfare with advice about access to and delivery of good quality health care services in an efficient, economical, and responsive manner to low-income individuals and families. Members advise the Department of Public Welfare on issues of policy development and program administration. Site includes operating schedules, meeting minutes and schedules, and member contact information.OFFICE OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
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The Office of Medical Assistance Programs manages the Medical Assistance program in Pennsylvania. This site contains information on Medical Assistance and related programs for citizens, applicants, researchers and providers.
PENNSYLVANIA HEALTH LAW PROJECT
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The Pennsylvania Health Law Project is a consultant on access to health care for low-income consumers, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. PHLP provides free legal services, monitors all legal and administrative developments, disseminates health care program information and drafts legislation.PENNSYLVANIA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
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The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit investigates provider fraud and files felony and misdemeanor charges in Pennsylvania.
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The Health Care Section operates under the Bureau of Consumer Protection and investigates any claims of unfair health practice. It is also involved in consumer rights legislation.SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA PARTNERSHIP FOR AGING
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Southwestern Pennsylvania Partnership for Aging is a ten county coalition of individuals, non-profit and for-profit aging and health care providers, business and community organizations, institutions and governmental entities committed to improving the social, emotional, psychological and physical well-being of older adults. This site has publications on policy suggestions and links to health care resources.
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AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY
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The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality provides evidence-based information on health care outcomes, quality, cost, use, and access.CENTER ON BUDGET AND POLICY PRIORITIES
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The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities conducts research and analysis to inform public debates over proposed budget and tax policies and to help ensure that the needs of low-income families and individuals, like the recipients of the Medicaid program, are considered in these debates.CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONROL AND PREVENTION
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the 13 major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). CDC provides a system of health surveillance to monitor and prevent disease outbreaks, implement disease prevention strategies, and maintain national health statistics. This site presents information on Medicaid.CENTER FOR HEALTH CARE STRATEGIES
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The Center for Health Care Strategies is a national non-profit organization devoted to improving the quality of health services for beneficiaries served by publicly financed care, especially those with chronic illnesses and disabilities. CHCS works directly with state and federal agencies, health plans, and providers to design and implement cost-effective strategies to improve health care quality concerning Medicaid.CENTER FOR HEALTH TRANSFORMATION
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The Center for Health Transformation is a collaboration of private and public sector leaders committed to creating a 21st Century Intelligent Health System that focuses on saving lives and money. This site focuses on identifying better solutions concerning Medicaid that provide more choices, better health and lower costs.CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is a federal agency contained within the Department of Health and Human Services that runs the federal Medicaid program. This site provides information on the Medicaid program for consumers, researchers and the states.FAMILIES USA
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Families USA is a national nonprofit, non-partisan organization dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health care for all Americans. This site provides information on Medicaid, specifically, federal issues and children's health.FEDERAL REGISTER
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The Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of federal agencies and organizations, as well as, executive orders and other presidential documents.GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HEALTH POLICY INSTITUTE
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The Health Policy Institute is a multi-disciplinary group of faculty and staff dedicated to conducting research on key issues in health policy and health services research. Issues covered that influence Medicaid are: health care financing, the uninsured, federal health insurance reforms, quality of care and outcomes research, mental health services research, and the impact of changes in the health care market on providers and patients.HERITAGE FOUNDATION
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The Heritage Foundation is a research and educational institute - a think tank - whose mission is to formulate and promote conservative public policies. This site offers research papers and policy analysis on Medicaid.KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION
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The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation is a non-profit, private operating foundation focusing on the major health care issues facing the nation. The Foundation is a source of facts and analysis for policymakers, the media, the health care community, and the general public. This site contains specific information on Medicaid concerning children, enrollment and outreach, long-term care, low-income families, managed care, dual eligibles, people with disabilities, prescription drugs, spending and budgets and waivers.MEDICAID MATTERS
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The Medicaid Matters web-site stores a ready-to-use toolkit of messages, materials, and dissemination ideas concerning Medicaid.NATIONAL ACADEMY FOR STATE HEALTH POLICY
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The National Academy for State Health Policy is an independent academy of state health policymakers working together to identify emerging issues, develop policy solutions, and improve state health policy and practice. NASHP provides a forum for constructive, non-partisan work across branches and agencies of state government on critical health issues facing states. This site offers a Medicaid Resource Center.NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF AREA AGENCY ON AGING
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The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging advocates on behalf of the local aging agencies to ensure that needed resources and support services are available to older Americans. This site has a section on Medicaid reform.NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CITY AND COUNTY HEALTH OFFICIALS
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The National Association of City and County Health Officials is the national organization representing local health departments. NACCHO works to support efforts that protect and improve the health of all people and communities by promoting national policy, developing resources and programs, seeking health equity and supporting effective local public health practice and systems.NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE BUDGET OFFICERS
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The National Association of State Budget Officers is a professional membership organization for state finance officers and is the instrument through which the states collectively advance state budget practices. The major functions of the organization consist of research, policy development, education, training, and technical assistance. This site contains publications involving Medicaid.NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE MEDICAID DIRECTORS
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The National Association of State Medicaid Directors is a bipartisan, professional, nonprofit organization of representatives of state Medicaid agencies (including the District of Columbia and the territories). The primary purposes of NASMD are: to serve as a focal point of communication between the states and the federal government, and to provide an information network among the states on issues pertinent to the Medicaid program.NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS
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The National Center for Health Statistics is the nation's principal health statistics agency and compiles statistical information to guide actions and policies to improve the health of Americans.NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES
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The National Conference of State Legislatures is a bipartisan organization that serves the legislators and staffs of the nation's 50 states, its commonwealths and territories. NCSL provides research, technical assistance and opportunities for policymakers to exchange ideas on state issues, including Medicaid.NATIONAL GOVERNERS ASSOCIATION
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National Governors Association provides governors and their senior staff members with services that range from representing states on Capitol Hill and before the Administration on key federal issues, to developing policy reports on innovative state programs and hosting networking seminars for state government executive branch officials. This site includes publications on Medicaid through the Medicaid Commission.NATIONAL HEALTH LAW PROGRAM
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The National Health Law Program is a national public interest law firm that serves legal services programs, community-based organizations, the private bar, providers and individuals who work to preserve a health care safety net for the millions of uninsured or underinsured low-income people. This site exhibits a Medicaid page.THE PEW CENTER ON THE STATES
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The Pew Center on the States helps The Pew Charitable Trusts and its partners examine effective policy approaches to critical issues facing states. The Center conducts research, brings together diverse perspectives, analyzes states' experiences to determine what works and what doesn't, and highlights nonpartisan, pragmatic solutions. This site includes a Medicaid report.ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION
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The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is a philanthropy devoted to health and health care in the United States. RWJF prioritizes its program work into four goal areas: to assure that all Americans have access to quality health care at a reasonable cost; to improve the quality of care and support for people with chronic health conditions; to promote health communities and lifestyles; and to reduce personal, social and economic harm caused by substance abuse.THE URBAN INSTITUTE
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The Urban Institute is a nonpartisan economic and social policy research organization. The Urban Institute focuses on analyzing the Medicaid program under the Health Issues section of the site.