The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and CMS recently announced guidance for state Medicaid programs ILOS to boost the quality of Medicaid social determinants of health initiatives.
HHA announced that Affordable Care Act Marketplace enrollment continues to outpace previous years, with nearly 11.5 million people selecting a health plan nationwide in 2022.
Senators John Barrasso and Sheldon Whitehouse introduced a bipartisan bill that would extend value-based payment incentives for healthcare providers participating in Medicare’s alternative payment models APMs.
As we wrap up 2022, the VBP Blog is walking down memory lane and recapping the CalAIM blog series. Whether you missed them the first time, or want a refresher, keep reading for more!
Aetna’s Medicaid plan in West Virginia has granted $9.3 million to 10 community-based organizations in a bid to support the behavioral health and social care needs for children in foster care.
On December 1, 2022, Oklahoma reissued an RFP to implement the Medicaid managed care for a program to be called SoonerSelect and the SoonerSelect Children’s Specialty Program.
Physical health problems significantly increase our risk of developing behavioral health problems and vice versa. That is why integrated care plans that provide whole-person care are necessary to achieve optimal health outcomes.
Florida recently released the Medicaid data book, which must be published at least 90 days before issuing the invitation to negotiate for the statewide Medicaid managed care program.
A study from the Journal of General Internal Medicine found that the six payers with the largest market shares may have spent on average 0.67% of their income in 2021 on social determinants of health.
All across America, the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessment is gaining major traction. As the CANS becomes increasingly popular at a rapid pace, it’s important to reflect upon how the implementation is impacting communities and the prospects it may serve for Value-Based Purchasing (VPB).