NCQA

JUNE 28, 2024

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced two major updates to Medicaid regulations. This blog will delve into their significance and key policy implications for states and managed care organizations (MCO). Ensure Payment Adequacy for HCBS Direct Care Workers.

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NASHP

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

As states are seeking sustainable financing models and partnerships that offer continued support for the CHW services beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, many are exploring Medicaid reimbursement models. The goal of the PCPlus initiative is to provide primary care practices with more flexibility in care delivery while reducing inefficiencies.

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Sheppard Health Law

OCTOBER 27, 2021

On October 20, 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (“ CMS ”) Innovation Center (“ Innovation Center ”) published a white paper detailing its vision for the next ten years: a health system that achieves equitable outcomes through high quality, affordable, person-centered care. Strategic Objective 1: Drive Accountable Care.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 8, 2022

Under the PHE, states must keep Medicaid enrollees continuously covered, irrespective of their circumstances. . The goal of the PHE was to help low-income people receive appropriate preventive and primary care during the pandemic without disruptions in coverage.

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NASHP

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The information on this map comes from a 50-state survey of a variety of stakeholders, ranging from Medicaid officials to Community Health Workers, on their states’ approaches?to?integrating?CHWs integrating?CHWs ACO Accountable Care Organizations. MCO Managed Care Organizations. MCE Managed Care Entities.

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NASHP

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

This map highlights state activity to integrate CHWs into evolving health care systems in key areas such as financing, education and training, certification, and state definitions, roles and scope of practice. Medicaid Reimbursement. Medicaid Reimbursement.

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NASHP

MAY 17, 2022

How State Medicaid Programs Serve Children and Youth in Foster Care May 17, 2022 / Veronnica Thompson. Children and youth in foster care (CYFC) often benefit from targeted services and supports. Yet, many receive fragmented or limited access to care, contributing to higher rates of unmet health needs. [1]

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