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
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
Florida Focuses on Choice
The sunshine state has a comprehensive LTSS program that still has some work to do on value-based care and is focusing on Managed Care
Iowa’s Health Link Drops the Ball
Iowa’s IA Health Link launch left both providers and consumers frustrated by putting their budget before the quality of care. We analyze the missteps they took after setting unrealistic timelines for the work that needed to be done. Their MLTSS program continues to serve as a learning tool for other state’s roll outs.
Arizona’s MLTSS Program sets the VBP Standard
First up in our review of value-based purchasing in managed care MLTSS programs is Arizona. The program has gone through a variety of upgrades and changes.
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