The expression of a house divided goes back to the beginning of the Common Era and further, if a linguist was to trace it. Sam Houston spoke it most famously in 1850 when he claimed “A nation divided against itself cannot stand” during a debate on the Compromise of 1850. Eight months into full Affordable Care Act coverage, it appears that we are once again a nation divided – this time, into the states that chose to expand Medicaid and the states that did not (including the four that have not decided either way). When factoring healthcare receivables, it is important to be familiar with each state’s policy and what the implications may be for your business. Medicaid Expansion Expansion of Medicaid ties in to the tax credits available to … [Read more...]