Posts by Jill Talley
MHPA 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…
Read MoreMHPA, Other Health Care Organizations Send Letter to Senate and House Leaders Requesting Legislation to Protect Medicaid Coverage for Key Populations
In MHPA’s ongoing effort to support health plans, states and providers who are working to protect vital Medicaid coverage for millions of beneficiaries at the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, MHPA and several other health care organizations requested Congress swiftly consider and pass legislation that protects Medicaid coverage for key populations, including pregnant…
Read MoreThe Community Pharmacist’s Toolkit: Clinical Service Opportunities in a Post-Pandemic World
When: Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 2:00 PM EST In Partnership With: Tabula Rasa Speakers: Farah Madhat PharmD, MA, Chief Product Officer at Tabula Rasa and Shannon Strickland, PharmD, Area Vice President of Business Development at MedWise HealthCare Description: In this webinar, attendees will learn how community pharmacies remain competitive and connected through payer partnerships…
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