33 Years of Advocacy and Progress – Honoring the Americans with Disabilities Act
A detailed exploration of the Making Care Primary Model, an innovative value-based initiative by CMS aimed at transforming primary care.
LTSS
Despite New Programs, Major Payers Still Spending Less Than 1% on Income on Social Determinants of Health
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.
HHS & CMS Providing Resources to States to Ensure Access to Quality Care
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) unveiled a suite of new resources to improve CMS and state oversight of Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) managed care programs
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.
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
New Report Details Home Healthcare Providers’ Thoughts on Value-Based Care
A survey conducted by Home Health Care News (HHCN) and AlayaCare reflects responses from home-based care providers on how value-based care has impacted the home healthcare industry.
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
Are IDD & LTSS Sectors Getting a Boost From Value-Based Payments?
Through National Quality Indicators and LTSS-focused training programs, the IDD and LTSS sectors are getting a boost from value-based payments
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