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Children's crusade.

M W Serafini

    National Journal
    |June 3, 1997
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    Federal funding is available for children

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Services Research
    • Public Health Policy

    Background:

    • Significant federal funding is allocated to improve healthcare access for children.
    • Disagreements exist regarding the optimal allocation of these funds.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the debate surrounding the distribution of $16 billion in available children's health care funding.
    • To compare state-led healthcare initiatives with Medicaid expansion as funding strategies.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of legislative proposals and policy debates.
    • Review of existing state-level children's health programs.

    Main Results:

    • A key dispute centers on whether to allocate funds directly to states or to expand Medicaid.
    • State-specific programs, like Florida's Healthy Kids, are presented as alternatives to Medicaid expansion.

    Conclusions:

    • The allocation of substantial funds for children's health remains a contentious issue.
    • Policy decisions will determine whether states receive block grants for innovative programs or if Medicaid is expanded.