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Friday, May 03, 2013  Medicaid funding cuts in Illinois have caused some cuts in services to nursing home residents.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  GOP-dominated House expected to pass budget plan promising slashing cuts, balance in 10 years

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  He says it would bring $5.7 billion of taxpayer money back to the state, adding health coverage for more than 300,000 Missourians over the next 3 years.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  The owners of a Keokuk care facility are in trouble with the law for possible Medicaid Fraud.

Friday, March 01, 2013  State Senators passed the expansion Thursday. It now goes to the House.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Press release from hospital president and board of directors chairman does not detail how many layoffs took place.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Senior care services in Illinois are holding onto what little money they've received from the state. It's caused concern for both employees and their clients who rely on them in their retirement years.

Monday, January 21, 2013  Keokuk Area Hospital has announced it's signed a two-year contract with a firm called Fitch Healthcare to help manage the facility.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Time is running out to get a vote in before the end of the current General Assembly.

Friday, November 09, 2012  Privately owned hospitals to get 10 million dollar annual tax break.

Friday, July 06, 2012  A Critical Care Status would allow the struggling hospital to collect better reimbursement rates for treating Medicare and Medicaid patients.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Thousands of people who rely on Missouri Medicaid to get them to and from medical treatments will be out of luck July 1, 2012. That is if a group of Medicaid recipients don't win their case against the state before the deadline.

Sunday, June 24, 2012  Sunday, taxes on cigarettes in Illinois rose a full $1 per pack. The tax rate for cigarettes rose from $0.98 to $1.98.

Monday, June 18, 2012  Adults receiving Medicaid can expect cuts to their dental services. A new bill passed by the Senate is limiting adult dental care to emergency services only.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  Illinois lawmakers have approved raising cigarette taxes by one dollar a pack.