Centene Secures Renewed Medicaid Contract in Iowa
Centene Corporation continues its role in Iowa’s Medicaid program with a new six-year managed care contract, maintaining stability for beneficiaries and aligning contract timelines.
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Illinois Plans Rebid of Medicaid Managed Care Contracts for 2025-2026
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services is set to rebid its Medicaid managed care contracts, aiming to enhance services for dual-eligible beneficiaries and the general Medicaid population.
How Florida is Aiming to Make Managed Care Work for Individuals with IDD
Discover how Florida’s Medicaid Managed Care Pilot Program for individuals with IDD aims to improve health outcomes through personalized care plans, integrated services, and continuous monitoring
Dispute Arises Over Florida Medicaid Contracts
A legal battle unfolds in Florida as ImagineCare LLC sues to prevent the state’s health agency from advancing with new Medicaid managed-care contracts, citing potential harm to enrollees and ongoing bid protests.
CMS Medicaid Managed Care Final Rule to Enhance Parity in Healthcare Payments
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has introduced two significant regulatory updates aimed at improving Medicaid access and aligning provider payments with commercial healthcare plans.
FTC Implements Nationwide Ban on Non-Compete Agreements, Stirring Major Changes in Healthcare Sector
The Federal Trade Commission has finalized a rule banning non-compete agreements for most U.S. workers, including healthcare professionals, set to transform employment dynamics and potentially lower healthcare costs.
A New Era of Medicaid Managed Care Transforming IDD Care in Florida
Explore how Florida’s innovative Medicaid Managed Care pilot program aims to reshape healthcare for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities IDD, offering insights into the potential benefits and challenges of this transformative approach.
AHCA and NCAL Released Recommendations to Make ACOs More Accessible for Long Term Care Providers
Discover the innovative strategies proposed by healthcare associations to facilitate greater participation of long-term and post-acute care providers in Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), aiming to improve patient care and system efficiency.
North Carolina to Launch Specialized Medicaid Managed Care for Vulnerable Populations
Starting July 1, North Carolina introduces specialized Medicaid managed care plans aimed at providing comprehensive care for individuals with mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders, and traumatic brain injuries.
Florida Advances Managed Care for Developmental Disabilities with New Pilot Program
Florida Medicaid announces a tentative decision to award Florida Community Care a contract to test managed care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, marking a potential shift in care delivery.