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1/8/25 1/8/25

Impacts of Medicare Policy Changes on Dual Eligible Individuals and State Operations: A California Perspective

12/18/24 12/18/24

Medicare Innovations and Policy Considerations: A Guide for Integrated Programs

Erin Spruell 9/11/24 Erin Spruell 9/11/24

Mark Your Calendar: Implementing the Medicaid Managed Care Rule

8/13/24 8/13/24

The Countdown Has Started: Implementing the Medicaid Access Rule

7/17/24 7/17/24

Proposed Federal Policies Address Nation’s Maternal Health Crisis

A new proposed regulation from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released on July 10, 2024 aims to reduce the nation’s high maternal mortality rate and increase access to services in Tribal, rural, and other under-resourced communities.

5/30/24 5/30/24

Medicaid Managed Care Rule: What’s Next for States and Managed Care Plans?

5/22/24 5/22/24

Strengthening Quality Measurement in Medicaid and CHIP Through the Access and Managed Care Rules

5/16/24 5/16/24

Advisory Committee Requirements in the Access Rule: What’s Next for Implementation?

5/9/24 5/9/24

HCBS Requirements in the CMS Access Rule: What’s Next for Implementation?

4/23/24 4/23/24

Opportunities to Expand and Optimize Medicaid Managed Care in Schools

4/18/24 4/18/24

State Options to Reduce the Burden of Medicaid Estate Recovery

4/15/24 4/15/24

The Final Medicaid Access and Managed Care Rules Expected Soon from CMS: Are You Ready?

3/27/24 3/27/24

U.S. Senate Working Group Introduces the Delivering Unified Access to Lifesaving Services (DUALS) Act of 2024

Stephen Palacino 2/24/24 Stephen Palacino 2/24/24

REPORT: Holding on to Home: A Primer on MassHealth Estate Recovery and Options for Reducing its Impact on Members and Families

2/5/24 2/5/24

New Federal Grants Will Help with Access to School-Based Health Services through Medicaid and CHIP

1/23/24 1/23/24

Dedicated to Integrating Systems of Care for Dual Eligibles in California for Over 10 Years

1/10/24 1/10/24

Ensuring a Seamless Transition to Managed Care for Medi-Cal Members with Complex Needs

11/30/23 11/30/23

Navigating Care for Dual Eligible Individuals: Paving the Way for Medicare and Medicaid Integration

9/15/23 9/15/23

Advancing Care Coordination: What’s Ahead for California’s Dual Eligible Members

6/22/23 6/22/23

Increasing Access to Home and Community-Based Services: Implications of New Proposed Rules

New proposed regulation from CMS contain many new and updated requirements for states, Medicaid managed care plans, and providers intended to improve beneficiary access to care, quality, and health outcomes in both fee-for-service (FFS) and managed care delivery systems while advancing CMS’ health equity goals.