Bullish post-election Medicaid expansion outlook may not match end result

Modern Healthcare: Up to 2.7 million people across nine states could soon get added to Medicaid rolls depending on next week's midterm elections, according to a new analysis.

Healthcare consulting firm Avalere's predictions showcase the increasingly bullish national outlook for Medicaid expansion. But those programs could look very different state by state, even where Democratic candidates with a close shot at winning are running on expansion. Some providers say the result could stray from the Affordable Care Act model.

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