Approximately 50 million Americans were covered by Medicaid last year (2007). This year will be another story altogether, as many states are cutting back on funding their share of Medicaid spending. Non-essential preventive care measures, some of the more expensive diagnostic procedures, and payments to nursing homes are all elements to be parsed or significantly slashed. Of course, part of this equation is the primary care provider, whose patient base more than likely consists of a significant number of Medicaid enrollees. Will there be more of a primary care exodus from this patient population as seen with Medicare in the face of federal government healthcare spending deficits? | LINK

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