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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 MoreMHPA Engages Senate HELP Committee to Develop Solutions for Health Care Workforce Shortages
In response to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) request for information (RFI) following its February hearing on health care workforce shortages, MHPA urged the Committee to consider policy solutions pertaining to cross-state licenses, multi-state licensure, non-clinical workers, out-of-state provider billing, and Telehealth/behavioral health, among others, to help improve access to…
Read MoreMHPA Engages with the U.S. Senate Finance Committee as it Seeks to Improve Care for People Dually Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid
In response to the U.S. Senate Finance Committee’s Request for Information, MHPA shared its members’ perspective on mechanisms to improve coverage and care for individuals that are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Read the letter here.
Read MoreMHPA Urges Congressional Leadership to Prioritize Strengthening Medicaid in Year End Package
In a letter to the House and Senate leadership, MHPA called on lawmakers to prioritize policy proposals that protect and improve Medicaid for the vulnerable populations that rely on this critical safety net program. MHPA reiterated its position on termination of the enhanced FMAP and continuous Eligibility / Maintenance of Effort (MOE) provisions included in…
Read MoreMHPA Engages with House Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans on Policies Impacting Individuals with Disabilities
In response to a memo led by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rogers (R-WA), Ranking Member on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, MHPA offered policy opportunities focused on improving the lives of people with disabilities. Highlighting programs like managed long-term services and support (MLTSS) and home and community-based services (HCBS), MHPA will continue to work with…
Read MoreMHPA, Partnership for Medicaid Urge Congress to Address Medicaid Fiscal Cliff in Puerto Rico and the Territories
In a letter to House and Senate leadership, MHPA, in coalition with the Partnership for Medicaid, underscored the need for Congress to act on the impending ‘fiscal cliff’ confronting the Medicaid program in Puerto Rico and the territories. Absent Congressional intervention, each territory’s federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) will be lowered back to 55% this…
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…
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