Infrastructure and Analytics Necessary for Growth of Telehealth
New care delivery models that focus on tech could assist with the adoption of value-based care
Wisconsin’s Deliberate MLTSS Approach Means Success
Wisconsin’s long-tenured Family Care MLTSS Program continues to find success with major goals including increased ability to keep consumers at home, lowered costs and reduced inefficiencies. They continue to raise the bar for national MLTSS programs.
Proposed CMS Rule Would Expand Home Health Value-Based Purchasing Model
CMS proposed a rule to expand the Home Health Value-Based Purchasing Model nationwide to accelerate the shift to value-based care.
CMS Funding Improvements to State-Based Marketplace Coverage
CMS is offering $20 million in grants to states in order to update their state-based exchanges. Each awardee can receive approximately $1.3 million
SUCCESS: Tennessee Advocates Obtain Permanent Increase in DSP Pay Rates
The Tennessee advocates worked with consumers, families, peers, and legislators to create an increase for direct care workers.
Nevada Moving Towards Public Option Health Plan with SB420
The state of Nevada could become the second state offering a public option health plan if the governor signs SB420
CMS Combating Health Disparities With LGBTQ+ Week of Action
June is Pride Month and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is focusing on LGBTQ+ persons and recognize their unique health needs
Tennessee’s Strong MLTSS Program
Tennessee has built a strong structure for their Medicaid-managed long-term services and supports community with a program they launched in 2010 called CHOICES. Their program has been revered for its flexibility, high quality, and consumer-first approach.
Home and Community-Based Services Gets Funding Boost from ARP
The American Rescue Plan boosted the federal matching rate (FMAP) for Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) by 10 percentage points
Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Confirmed as Next CMS Administrator
Chiquita Brooks-LaSure was confirmed by the Senate as the next CMS Administrator, making her the first Black woman to lead the agency.