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Prior Authorizations: 3 Ways to Reduce Administrative Burden & Burnout

HIT Consultant

The private health plans, which are an alternative to traditional Medicare, account for 42% of the total Medicare population. A study by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that four in five Medicare Advantage enrollees are in plans that require them to obtain authorization from insurers prior to receiving care. About Russell Graney.

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How State Medicaid Programs Serve Children and Youth in Foster Care

NASHP

However, CYFC with special health care needs may be enrolled into the Children’s Medical Services Managed Care Plan, which is a non-FC specific specialized MMC program. 35] These trends are also being seen in state Medicaid programs’ approach to delivering behavioral health services to CYFC. 14] SMD-11-23-11, U.S.

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Updates and FAQs: Developing and Implementing a Medicaid State Plan Amendment to Authorize Community Health Worker Reimbursement

NASHP

CHW services are reimbursed at a rate of $70/hour. Eligible primary care practices must engage CHWs starting in 2024. Read NASHP’s blog post to learn more about how Maine is using an APM to reimburse for CHW services. Kentucky (2023) 42 CFR 440.60