Posts by Jill Talley
MHPA Submits Statement to House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee on Legislative Proposals Addressing Medicaid Access, Integrity
In a statement for-the-record in advance of today’s House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee Hearing, MHPA commended the committee for including a bipartisan policy to strengthen Medicaid HCBS and permanently fund the Money Follows the Person Program while also expressing concerns with the Medicaid managed care partial disallowance policy. Read the letter here.
Read MoreMHPA Urges Congress to Extend Funding for Affordable Connectivity Program
MHPA joined the Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP), Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP), National MLTSS Health Plan Association, BlueCross BlueShield Association, and the Special Needs Plan Alliance to express support for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) – a federal program connecting eligible low-income households with high-speed internet access that is set to expire…
Read MoreMHPA Provides Perspective to Congress on Legislative Activity to Resolve Drug Shortages
MHPA applauds efforts by Congress to address drug shortages and ensure that Americans have access to affordable generic drugs. Ensuring that generic, sterile injectable drugs are accessible for use in surgery and in emergency departments and for serious diseases such as cancer is an issue of critical importance for Medicaid enrollees, especially, who rely on…
Read MoreMHPA Recommends Action for Legislation to Improve Care, Outcomes for Dually Eligible Benificiaries
To further support the delivery of care that is coordinated, integrated, and aligned with quality care, MHPA expressed appreciation, shared concerns, and sought clarity on provisions in a draft discussion of legislation aimed at improving health care outcomes for dually eligible Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. Read the letter here.
Read MoreMHPA Urges Congress to Support Community Health Centers
MHPA joined a coalition letter to House Committee on Energy and Commerce and Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee leadership underscoring the important role federally qualified health centers play as part of the fabric of our nation’s healthcare system and urged congressional leaders to increase funding as the reauthorization process progresses. Read the letter…
Read MorePartnership for Medicaid Expresses Concerns Over Debt Ceiling Medicaid Provisions
The Partnership for Medicaid, of which MHPA is a member, urged congressional leaders to consider context and efficacy when weighing the inclusion of work requirements as a mandatory condition for Medicaid eligibility in legislation that would raise the debt ceiling. Read the letter here.
Read MoreAligning Health Equity, Network Adequacy and Policy
When: Wednesday, July 6 at 10:00 AM EST In Partnership With: Quest Analytics Description: Join the discussion as we explore policy proposals incorporating health equity considerations into health plan network adequacy standards. Each panelist brings a unique regulatory perspective as we seek to better understand the questions, the challenges and the strategies being put into…
Read MoreText Messaging, Dos, Don’ts and Why Now presented by Virgin Pulse.
When: Wednesday, June 29 at 2:00 PM EST In Partnership With: Virgin Pulse Description: Momentum is growing for using text messaging to engage hard-to-reach members, but questions remain how to do it right while navigating the latest regulations. Virgin Pulse, formerly Welltok and Wellpass, paved the way for using text messaging programs to engage Medicaid…
Read MoreUnwinding the PHE: What We Can Learn from Pre-Pandemic Enrollment Patterns and How Data Informs Our Redetermination Efforts
When: Wednesday, June 22 at 2:00 PM EST In Partnership With: Zoll Data Solutions Description: The continuous enrollment requirement has prevented coverage loss and churn among enrollees during the pandemic and, along with other factors, has contributed to the substantial enrollment growth in Medicaid. As we look towards the ending of the PHE, what insights…
Read MoreMeeting CalAIM mandate – Delivering enhanced care management and community supports
When: Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 2:00 PM EST In Partnership With: Sagitec Health Description: California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal — known as CalAIM — is a far-reaching, multiyear plan to transform California’s Medi-Cal program and integrate it more seamlessly with other social services. The goals of CalAIM include enabling Medi-Cal managed care plans to…
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