Female-Founded Health Tech Startup Addressing SDOH
Spatially Health, a female-founded health tech startup, teamed up with ACO Health Partners in Florida to address social determinants of health.
Medicaid
Value-Based Care Platform Joining CMS Advance Investment Payments (AIP) Incentive Program
Federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and rural providers participating in ACOs using the Signify Health platform will receive advanced incentive payments when they join the Medicare Shared Savings Program.
Ohio Launches Nest Generation Managed Care Plans
The Ohio Department of Medicaid recently launched its Next Generation managed care plans, following an overhauling process that began in 2019.
New Mexico Human Services Department Cancels Procurement for Medicaid MCOs
The New Mexico Human Services Department announced it will cancel the procurement process for the selection of managed care organizations to deliver services to Medicaid Centennial Care members in the state.
CMS Announces Changes That Will Improve Quality of Care for Medicare Beneficiaries in 2023
CMS recently announced that three innovative accountable care initiatives will grow and provide higher quality care to more than 13.2 million people with Medicare in 2023
CMS & HHS Working to Improve Medicaid’s Social Determinants of Health Endeavors
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and CMS recently announced guidance for state Medicaid programs ILOS to boost the quality of Medicaid social determinants of health initiatives.
Florida Starting Medicaid Managed Care Procurement Process
Florida recently released the Medicaid data book, which must be published at least 90 days before issuing the invitation to negotiate for the statewide Medicaid managed care program.
CMS Approves ACOs for High Needs Track of the ACO REACH Model
CMS recently approved 20 Medicare accountable care organizations (ACOs) for the High Needs track of the new ACO REACH model. These provider organizations can serve small populations, including those with complex conditions or dual eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid.
Medicaid Home Health Benefit Supports Children with Complex Medical Conditions
This new optional Medicaid health home benefit helps state Medicaid programs provide Medicaid-eligible children who have medically complex conditions with person-centered care management, care coordination, and patient and family support
Iowa DHS Awards Two Additional Managed Care Contracts
Of the five insurers that submitted bids to join Iowa’s $6 billion-plus Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program, two were awarded managed care contracts