North Carolina Medicaid Expansion Grants Coverage to 600,000 Residents
Learn about North Carolina’s significant step in healthcare as it joins the Medicaid Expansion program, offering comprehensive coverage to 600,000 citizens.
Value-Based Payment News
Humana’s Medicare Advantage Value-Based Care Success
Discover how Humana’s Medicare Advantage value-based care plans are enhancing health outcomes and generating significant cost savings in healthcare.
CMS Proposes New Rules to Enhance Fairness for Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries
Explore CMS’s new proposals to regulate agent compensation in Medicare Advantage and improve access to behavioral healthcare, aiming for a more equitable healthcare environment.
Home Recovery Lowers Hospital Return Post-Hip Surgery Compared to Nursing Facilities
Recent findings spotlight the link between recovery settings and hospital readmission rates following hip replacement procedures.
States Aim to Reinforce Home Health Networks Through New Initiatives
Discover how states are bolstering Medicaid payment rates and education programs to mitigate home healthcare staff shortages and improve service delivery.
New Legislation Sparks Hope for Wider Home-Based Care Access
Discover how a new bill is pushing to provide more funds to states to widen home- and community-based services, addressing a longstanding care need.
Medicare Advantage Star Ratings Witness a Dip Yet Again
A detailed examination of the latest star ratings of Medicare Advantage & Part D plans reveals a decreasing trend for the second successive year.
Medicaid Expansion Can Play a Role in Bridging Health Disparities in Redlined Districts
A study elucidates the striking correlation between Medicaid expansion and reduced uninsurance rates, especially in historically redlined areas.
Indiana Set to Go Live with Managed Care Transition in July 2024
Indiana gears up for a monumental shift towards managed care, aiming to modernize its Medicaid program and improve service delivery. Dive into what lies ahead for the state’s healthcare.
Proposed Staffing Norms Are A Hurdle for Majority of Nursing Homes
With less than 20% of nursing homes adhering to the newly proposed staffing standards, challenges and potential changes loom large in the long-term care landscape.