Unplanned Long-Term Care Costs Threaten U.S. Retirement Security
New analysis warns that long-term care expenses pose serious risks to retirement security, particularly for single women and Baby Boomers.
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New York Expands Behavioral Health Access Through Medicaid Reforms
New York announces improved Medicaid managed care compliance for behavioral health services despite weakening federal enforcement on mental health parity.
Study Shows Medicare ACOs Cut Billions in Costs Between 2012 and 2019
Medicare Shared Savings Program ACOs saved the program $4.1 to $8.1 billion between 2012 and 2019, with smaller physician-led organizations showing the most impact.
Idaho Plans Full Transition to Medicaid Managed Care by 2029
Idaho plans to shift all Medicaid services to private managed care by 2029, with health officials cautioning the transition must be gradual to avoid disruption.
House Passes Sweeping Medicaid Cuts, Advocates Warn of Crisis for Disability Services
The U.S. House passed a bill slashing Medicaid, raising alarms among disability advocates who fear widespread service reductions, closures, and loss of coverage.
Study Reveals High Rates of Cognitive and Functional Decline in Long-Term Care Residents
A recent study highlights the prevalence of cognitive and functional decline among long-term care residents, emphasizing the need for proactive care planning.
New York Awards Contracts for In-Home Assistive Technology to Support Independent Living for People with I/DD
New York’s OPWDD has awarded contracts to eight providers to deliver assistive technologies and supports that promote independence for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Long-Term Care Leaders Warn of Crisis If Immigration Orders Proceed
Long-term care providers appeal to HHS to stop immigration policies that could deport thousands of essential immigrant caregivers, risking severe staffing shortages.
CMS Moves to Rein In Medicaid Spending on Programs Not Directly Tied to Healthcare Services
CMS announced it will stop approving Medicaid matching funds for state programs not directly linked to healthcare, aiming to preserve the integrity of the Medicaid partnership.
Pennsylvania Reduces IDD Emergency Waiting List, Expands Home and Community-Based Services
The Shapiro Administration cut Pennsylvania’s IDD emergency waiting list by 19% and enrolled 3,000+ individuals in services, supported by major budget investments in the 2024-25 fiscal year.