Several States Extend Medicaid Postpartum Coverage to 12 Months
CMS approved actions in Maine, Minnesota, New Mexico, and Washington, D.C., to extend Medicaid and CHIP coverage for 12 months after pregnancy.
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Humana Expanding Value-Based Home Care Subsidiary to Virginia
Humana Inc. announced that it will bring its onehome value-based home care model to Virginia. The expansion will support Medicare beneficiaries healing at home and create employment opportunities in Virginia.
HHS And CMS Announce Extension of Spending Deadline for American Rescue Plan Funding
HHS & CMS notified states that they now have an additional year — through March 31, 2025, to use ARP funds to enhance, expand, and strengthen home- and community-based services (HCBS) for people with Medicaid who need long-term services and supports
LTSS Sector Hit Harder with Worker Shortages
Every sector in healthcare has suffered from the current worker shortage, but none more so than long-term care, according to a report issued this month by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
Anthem Closes on Acquisition of Integra Managed Care
Anthem, Inc. has finalized its acquisition of Integra Managed Care. The long-term care plan will bring 40,000 Medicaid members into the Anthem fold
Florida Medicaid Managed Care Re-procurement RFI Released
The Agency for Health Care Administration released an RFI in preparation for the upcoming Statewide Medicaid Managed Care re-procurement process later this year
Launch of Ohio’s Reformed Medicaid Managed Care System Partially Delayed
The projected launch date of many of the reforms stemming from the revamp of Ohio’s Medicaid managed care system is being pushed back to the end of this year.
Provider and Payer Partnerships Making a Positive Impact on Health Outcomes
In this blog, we will look at some of the recent partnerships that have sprung up in the healthcare world and how these partnerships are helping to improve health outcomes.
Value-based Care Startup Powering In-Home and Virtual Care for Seniors
Value-based care platform Vytalize Health has landed $53 million in series B funding to power its virtual and in-home primary care offerings for seniors.
2023 Medicare Advantage Part D Rate Gets 8.5% Revenue Hike
North Carolina is providing $650 million in funding for the launch of a new Medicaid pilot program, Healthy Opportunities, which will reimburse social service provider organizations for interventions that address social determinants of health.