CMS Announces New Medicare Dementia Model
The Biden-Harris administration reveals a revolutionary Medicare program to improve
dementia care. Let's dive into how this new approach is going to impact dementia care for Medicare
patients.
Value-Based Payment News
Further Delays Hit the Implementation of Medicaid Managed Care Plans for Residents with Disabilities in North Carolina
North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services announces yet another postponement in the introduction of Medicaid managed care health plans designed for citizens with behavioral or developmental disabilities.
Healthcare Expenditure Per Individual Surpasses $6,000 Milestone
A new study by the Health Care Cost Institute unveils an alarming surge in median per person healthcare spending, surpassing the $6,000 mark in 2021, while illuminating the significant role of geographical location in healthcare expenditures.
Idaho Awards $1.2 billion Contract for MCO to Oversee Behavioral Health But Not Without Controversy
As Idaho State awards a transformative $1.2 billion contract for managing behavioral health services, legal disputes arise. Amid this conflict, what does the future hold for Idaho’s health sector?
CMS Launches New Value-Based Primary Care Pilot in 8 States
CMS aims to advance value-based primary care, especially in rural areas and among underserved populations, with a new pilot project called the Making Care Primary Model.
Oklahoma Greenlights Medicaid Managed Care Contracts Worth $3.75B
Oklahoma’s Health Agency bestows $3.75 billion in Medicaid managed care contracts to three managed care organizations.
Sunshine Health Enters Value-Based Care Agreement with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Care Network
Sunshine Health and Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital team up in a two-year venture to boost pediatric primary care access for Florida Medicaid beneficiaries.
Nevada Lawmakers Approve Funding for Statewide Medicaid Managed Care
Nevada’s lawmakers step up to approve funding for a statewide Medicaid Managed Care program, paving the way for improved healthcare services across the state.
CMS Lays Out New Standards to Boost Access to Quality Care in Medicaid and CHIP
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed new standards aimed at enhancing access to quality health care in Medicaid and CHIP, a crucial step towards improved health equity.
Study Finds Inaccuracies in Medicare Advantage Provider Directories
A recent study has uncovered inaccuracies in Medicare Advantage provider directories, highlighting the need for improved data management in managed care.