Author Archives: Elyse VanderWoude
CA Medi-Cal Dental RFP, Award, Proposals, and Evaluation, 2023-24
1. California Medi-Cal Dental RFP, Issued August 3, 2023
2. Attachments
3. Supplemental Files
4. Notice of Intent to Award (NOIA), Issued September 20, 2024
5. Bidder’s Package with Proposals and Evaluation Materials, September 20, 2024
IA Pharmacy Benefit Administration Re-released RFP and Award, 2024
1. Iowa Pharmacy Benefit Administration for Claims Processing, Drug Rebate and Pharmacy Clinical Services (PBA Services) Re-released Request for Proposals (RFP), Issued May 20, 2024
2. Re-released Attachments
3. Intent to Award, Issued August 16, 2024
1. Iowa Pharmacy Benefit Administration for Claims Processing, Drug Rebate and Pharmacy Clinical Services (PBA Services) Request for Proposals (RFP) (Old Version), Issued April 24, 2024
2. Attachments (Old Version)
NV CO D-SNP Solicitation of Public Input and Responses, 2024
1. Nevada Solicitation of Public Input for Coordination Only Dual Special Needs Plan (CO D-SNP) Program Request for Proposals (RFP), Issued May 17, 2024
2. Reponses
NC Foster Care Specialty Plan RFP, Award, Proposals, and Related Documents, Feb-24
1. North Carolina Children and Families Specialty Plan RFP, Issued February 7, 2024
2. RFP Attachments
3. BCBS of NC Response
4. UnitedHealthcare of NC Response
5. Vaya Health Response
6. WellCare of NC Response
7. Summary of Evaluation Process and Attachments, Award Recommendation Memo, and Execution Page
FL Statewide Medicaid Prepaid Dental Program ITN, 2023-24
1. Florida Statewide Medicaid Prepaid Dental Program Invitation to Negotiate (ITN), Issued October 6, 2023
2. Exhibits
3. Awards Notice
HouseWorks Acquires AccordCare’s CT Personal Care Division
HouseWorks Holdings, a northeast-based personal care services platform, announced on May 29, 2024, that it has acquired the Connecticut Personal Care division of AccordCare, a national provider of home care and certified home health. The Connecticut Personal Care Division, which includes Companions and Homemakers as well as Companions Forever, will retain respective branding. Combined, these brands are the largest provider of Medicaid home care services in Connecticut. Read More
FL Governor Signs Bill to Establish Rural Emergency Hospitals
Health News Florida reported on May 29, 2024, that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill, sponsored by Senator Corey Simon (R-Tallahassee), that would establish the category of rural emergency hospitals in the state, consistent with federal law, which allows these hospitals to receive Medicare payments to provide emergency services, observation care, and outpatient services without providing inpatient care. The measure, which was passed unanimously by the state Legislature, will take effect July 1. Read More
Safety-net Clinics Cut Services, Staff Amid Medicaid Eligibility Redeterminations
KFF Health News reported on May 30, 2024, that safety-net clinics nationwide have cut services and staff amid the Medicaid eligibility redeterminations process, which has resulted in coverage termination for more than 22 million people. As a result, health centers have increasingly provided care without receiving payments. Approximately one in 10 community health centers have reduced staff and services or limited appointments. Read More
InnovAge launches New FL PACE Center
InnovAge announced on May 29, 2024, that it has launched a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) center in Orlando, Florida. The new center is a joint venture with Orlando Health and will provide integrated healthcare and support services to dual eligible seniors. Read More
OK Aetna Health Plan Appoints Interim CEO
Health Payer Specialist reported on May 29, 2024, that Aetna’s Oklahoma-based health plan, Aetna Better Health of Oklahoma, appointed Bob Nutini as interim chief executive while it undertakes a search for a permanent CEO. Aetna Better Health of Oklahoma was awarded a Medicaid contract for the new SoonerSelect Medicaid managed care program that began April 1. Read More
