It’s not too soon to think about the 2017 State Innovation Waivers. These Section 1332 waivers are designed to give states additional flexibility in how they implement key elements of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
In this HMA Q&A, Health Management Associates Principal Tony Rodgers outlines how states can utilize 1332 waivers – ranging from simple fixes that address specific unintended consequences caused by ACA requirements to the potential for creative experiments designed to expand healthcare access.
This week, our In Focus section provides an initial overview of recent US Supreme Court rulings that reshape the landscape of national healthcare policy and operations.
Roundup:Idaho Releases Medicaid Dual, MLTSS Programs RFP
Illinois Receives Federal Approval for Section 1115 Healthcare Transformation Demonstration
Illinois Advisory Council Begins Hearings on Medicaid Financing for Sickle Cell Disease Therapies
Minnesota Rural Hospitals Form Clinically Integrated Network
New York Medicaid Seeks Approval to Provide Continuous Medicaid, CHIP Coverage for Children
Oregon Launches OHP Bridge to Expand Adult Medicaid Coverage
North Carolina Seeks Federal Approval to Help Relieve $4 Billion Medical Debt
Texas Faces Lawsuit Over Medicaid STAR, CHIP Contract Awards
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Five States Receive Federal Approval to Provide Reentry Services for Incarcerated Individuals Prior to Release
CMS Proposes 1.7 Percent Cut to Medicare Home Health Provider Rates
Optum Drops Out of Bid to Purchase Steward Health Care Physician Group
Elara Caring Acquires Caregivers Home Health
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This week, our In Focus section delves into important and complex regulatory policy changes that affect coverage and services for the 12.9 million individuals who are dually enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid.
In Focus:Roundup:Alaska Releases Coordinated Care Demonstration Project RFI
California Budget Deal Delays Healthcare Worker Minimum Wage Raise
District of Columbia Submits 1115 Behavioral Health Transformation Demonstration Renewal Request
Florida Awards Two Incumbents With Statewide Medicaid Prepaid Dental Program Contracts
Kansas Faces Protests from Aetna, CareSource Over KanCare Awards
Nevada Receives Approval for Dental Benefit Demonstration for Adults with Diabetes
New York City Awards $10.3 million in Funding to Expand Supportive Housing
Oregon Awards Contract to Acentra to Help Implement Medicaid HRSNs
Pennsylvania to Submit LTC Demonstration Amendment Requests in September 2024
Washington Opens Apple Health Expansion Registration for Undocumented Adults
CMS Releases Final Rule on Medicare Part D Electronic Prescribing, Adoption of Health IT Standards
CMS Releases D-SNP Enrollee Advisory Committee Insights
BrightSpring Health Services to Acquire FL-based Hospice Care Providers
This week, our In Focus section highlights a report that the Center for Workforce Solutions (CWS) released on May 28, 2024, titled Crosswalk of National Behavioral Health Workforce Recommendations.
Roundup:California Medicaid Doctors Introduce Ballot Measure for Higher Pay
Idaho to Release Dual Eligible, LTSS Managed Care Procurement in June 2024
Illinois Governor Signs Medicaid Omnibus Bill
Michigan Releases HIDE SNP RFP to Transition MI Health Link Dual Demo
New Mexico Medicaid to Reimburse Tribal Community Health Workers
Oregon Receives Federal Approval to Establish Basic Health Program
Rhode Island Submits Addendum Request to Section 1115 Comprehensive Demonstration for HRSN Services
Texas HHSC Rejects Protests Over Medicaid, CHIP Awards
Texas Medicaid Application Delays May Cost State Millions in Federal Funding
MACPAC Releases June 2024 Report to Congress
Insurers Estimate $1.1 Billion in MLR Rebates Across Commercial Markets in 2024
Addus HomeCare Signs Agreement to Acquire Gentiva Personal Care
Elevance Wins Medicare Advantage Star Rating Lawsuit
Judge Blocks DOJ from Dismissing Humana Medicare Advantage Lawsuit
Judge Denies FTC Injunction to Block Novant Health’s Acquisition of North Carolina Hospitals
This week’s In Focus section delves into the Next Generation MyCare Ohio managed care program, spotlighting the request for applications (RFA) that the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) released on May 31, 2024.
Roundup:Arkansas to Transition Medicaid Managed Care Dental Program Back to Fee-for-Service
Colorado Governor Signs Bills Addressing Housing, Nutrition Support Funding, Prescription Drug Access
Florida Governor Signs Bill to Establish Rural Emergency Hospitals
Indiana Receives Federal Approval to Transition LTSS to Managed Care
Michigan Selects Eight PIHPs for Substance Abuse Recovery Incentives Pilot Program
Minnesota Releases Medicaid, MinnesotaCare IHP RFP
Tennessee Awards Medicaid Dental Contract to Renaissance Life & Health Insurance Company
CMS Releases ACO Primary Care Flex Model RFA
HHS Selects Ten Additional States to Participate in CCBHC Demonstration
Evolent Health to Acquire AI Assets from Machinify
Solarity Announces Strategic Growth Investment from Private Equity Firm TA Associates
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