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  1. Even with Medicaid and CHIP, 8.8 million children are still uninsured. Make health care reform work for kids! #hcr about 6 hours ago from HootSuite
  2. Are you worried about children’s access to health care? Share your thoughts http://ow.ly/EXEt #hcr about 10 hours ago from HootSuite
  3. A Statement by N.A.C.H. President and CEO Lawrence McAndrews on the Senate Health Reform Bill http://bit.ly/6lKeHr #hcr 10:40 AM Nov 23rd from HootSuite
  4. Access is covered in the workforce section of the bill. We’re looking to see if it would increase the number of pediatric providers. 2:25 PM Nov 19th from HootSuite
  5. Pediatric coverage and benefits are included in sections of the bill discussing Medicaid, CHIP and health insurance exchanges. 1:26 PM Nov 19th from HootSuite
  6. N.A.C.H. & other children’s groups will meet w/Senate HELP & Finance staff today to hear about features of the Senate bill related to kids. 11:22 AM Nov 19th from HootSuite
  7. @XPhile1908: Yay, only if phaseout does not happen until the exchange can ensure the same benefits & cost sharing protections as CHIP. 10:45 AM Nov 19th from HootSuite
  8. As we read the Senate bill we’re focused on how the bill will impact pediatric coverage and benefits, quality measures and access to care. 10:11 AM Nov 19th from HootSuite
  9. The Senate's 2,074 page health care bill has been released. Our public policy staff will read it cover to cover starting tomorrow morning! 7:01 PM Nov 18th from HootSuite
  10. Most states reimburse pediatricians & hospitals well below the cost of care – 20% - 30% below what Medicare pays for similar procedures #hcr 12:16 PM Nov 18th from HootSuite
  11. Nationally, children’s hospitals account for approx 3% of all acute care hospitals, but provide 44% of all care to kids in Medicaid #hcr 9:17 AM Nov 18th from HootSuite
  12. RT @KHNews: Today on KHN: Debating the Future of CHIP under health reform: http://bit.ly/49coF4 7:08 AM Nov 18th from web
  13. Coverage for children shouldn’t depend on what state a child lives in. Make #hcr work for all children in the U.S. 12:45 PM Nov 17th from HootSuite
  14. 47% of all uninsured children live in 5 states – CA, FL, GA, NY & TX. (Reported by Kaiser Commission on Medicaid) #hcr 10:46 AM Nov 17th from HootSuite
  15. Uninsured rates for children vary dramatically by state, from a low of 3.4% in MA to a high of 19.1% in NV in 2008. (From First Focus) #hcr 8:32 AM Nov 17th from HootSuite
  16. Children represent half of all Medicaid enrollees but account for only 19% of total program spending. #hcr 3:01 PM Nov 16th from HootSuite
  17. 16% of uninsured children haven’t seen a doctor in over 2 years (reported by Kaiser Commission on Medicaid). Make #hcr work for kids! 1:02 PM Nov 16th from HootSuite
  18. This morning N.A.C.H. Leadership is meeting with staff from the White House Office on Health Reform to discuss children’s needs in #hcr. 8:43 AM Nov 16th from HootSuite
  19. Thanks @PCH_Advocacy @ChildrensMN @KidsStaySafe & @KnowledgeSafari for the RTs! We appreciate your efforts in addressing kid’s needs in #hcr 1:10 PM Nov 13th from HootSuite
  20. What are your concerns for kids in #hcr? Do you think they are being addressed by Congress? Share your thoughts http://bit.ly/MV5AN 10:10 AM Nov 13th from HootSuite