Wednesday, April 11, 2018, 1 to 2 p.m. EDT — With nearly five years of health insurance Exchange experience under their belts, states are now in a unique position to update technology to improve functionality and enhance the user experience. During this webinar, technology experts from WEX Health and Health Management Associates will discuss key lessons learned from the rough-and-tumble early rollout of the Affordable Care Act Exchanges and provide a framework for determining whether existing exchange technologies require a refresh, including a review of the features and functions consumers value most. The webinar will also address how a technology refresh can dramatically improve back end efficiency and provide states with improved access to timely enrollment, eligibility, and demographic data.
Thursday, March 22, 2018, 1 to 2 p.m. EDT — As the primary payer for long-term services and supports (LTSS) in the U.S., Medicaid accounts for more than 50 percent of all public and private spending on LTSS. For states, paying for LTSS represents a steep financial commitment. Medicaid-funded LTSS accounts for more than 30 percent of state Medicaid program spending, which pays for more than 5 million people who receive home and community-based and institutional services. Adults and seniors represent about 85 percent of Medicaid-funded LTSS beneficiaries. Most are also covered under the Medicare program for their non-LTSS needs. It’s no wonder state Medicaid programs see LTSS as one of their greatest challenges, especially given rising demand for LTSS from the “age wave” and advances that help people with disabilities to live longer.
During this webinar, HMA experts will cover an important set of data points to help participants assess the current and future state of the states concerning their LTSS trends and needs. Key data points about states will include demographic shifts, social determinants of health, LTSS spending, state economic environment, relationships with Medicare, and system readiness.
Wednesday, February 28, 2018, 1 to 2 p.m. EST — Join Health Management Associates and the AARP Public Policy Institute as we discuss the findings of the new report on Emerging Innovations in Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) for Family Caregivers. The report shows that health plans are increasingly recognizing and supporting family caregivers for individuals with LTSS needs. The webinar will also feature the real-world experiences of Anthem Inc., a health plan that is helping family caregivers in LTSS settings. The emerging innovations report is part of the joint Long-Term Services and Supports State Scorecard series and supported by The Commonwealth Fund, The SCAN Foundation, and the AARP Foundation.
Wednesday, February 7, 2018, 1 to 2 p.m. EST — With the current administration aiming to provide increased state flexibility in the use of federal healthcare funds, ACA Section 1332 State Innovation Waivers may attract renewed interest. Section 1332 waivers allow states to modify certain aspects of their health insurance Exchange markets and operating rules, for example, easing regulations on benefit levels, allowing flexibility in how subsidies are spent, and developing reinsurance programs to promote the stability of individual markets. While only a handful of states have applied to date, Section 1332 waivers remain an important policy lever to watch.
During this webinar, HMA experts will provide an update on the status of Section 1332 waivers, address the types of modifications states are applying for, and assess the potential impact on health plans, providers, regulators, and consumers.
Wednesday, December 6, 2017, 2 to 3 pm EST — A growing number of behavioral health providers have made the decision to merge with one another, or with other health care entities, to achieve the scale, scope and sophistication necessary to thrive in an increasingly complex healthcare system.
During this webinar, behavioral health and legal experts from HMA and Proskauer Rose will walk through how to successfully evaluate, plan, and implement such a merger. This includes not only the decision to merge, choice of partner, structural alternatives, and key deal terms, but also the pre- and post-merger work required to ensure a smooth and successful transition, identify and achieve stated goals, and address strategic, operational and legal concerns.
Thursday, November 30, 2017, 1 to 2 p.m. EST — CMS Administrator Seema Verma announced in September that the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) would shift its focus from promoting mandatory, large-scale value-based payment initiatives to an approach that stresses voluntary, home-grown efforts. The upshot: expanded waiver flexibility that will allow providers freedom to develop and test a wide variety of value-based solutions.
During this webinar, experts from HMA and Leavitt Partners will discuss why CMMI has adopted this new approach and what it means for providers. The webinar will also explore CMMI’s underlying desire to foster healthcare competition by promoting value-based payment models without creating market leverage.
