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Unpacking CMS’s Final Rules on Medicaid Access and Managed Care

NCQA

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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How We Help Medicaid & Long-Term Services and Supports

NCQA

More states are contracting with managed care organizations (MCO) to provide Medicaid long-term services and supports (LTSS). How do we know if MCOs are delivering equitable, high-quality care to people receiving LTSS? In July, NCQA will update these programs to further align with best practices and federal regulations.

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Supporting the Continuum of Care for Serious Illness in Medicaid Managed Care

NASHP

Supporting the Continuum of Care for Serious Illness in Medicaid Managed Care October 25, 2021 / by Salom Teshale, Kitty Purington, Wendy Fox-Grage, and Mia Antezzo. Comprehensive care coordination. billion on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) per year. Assessment and management of pain and other symptoms.

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The Future of Aging Policy: A Snapshot of State Priorities

NASHP

State health policies help to shape these services through legislation, funding, and regulation. One aspect of the project includes evaluating Medicaid data to analyze if the services offered to people differ based on race or ethnicity. Michigan created a health equity project to increase the use of HCBS.

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State Policy Considerations to Support Equitable Systems of Care for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs 

NASHP

5 Compared to white, non-Hispanic CYSHCN, CYSHCN who are Black or Latinx are at particular risk of receiving infrequent, low-quality care, 6 while American Indian and Alaska Native CYSHCN are less likely to be able to access specialty treatment or receive culturally sensitive services.

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National Care Coordination Standards for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Implementation Guide

NASHP

Shared Plan of Care. Care Coordination Workforce. Care Transitions. public health, Medicaid, mental health) and other stakeholders (e.g., Assessing care coordination system capacity, gaps, and process improvements. Financing care coordination systems. State Medicaid agencies.