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Working With Community Care Hubs to Address Social Drivers of Health (UPDATED)

Health and well-being require far more than medical care. Research shows that personal behaviors, physical environments and socioeconomic factors—commonly referred to as social drivers of health (SDOH)—are responsible for 80...more

Working with Community Care Hubs to Address Social Drivers of Health

The authors are grateful for insights provided by state Medicaid agency staff from the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, MassHealth, New York State Department of Health, Oregon Health Authority, Rhode Island...more

[Webinar] Integrating Community Care Hubs into Efforts to Address SDOH: A Playbook for State Medicaid Agencies - November 18th,...

In a new webinar based on their soon-to-be-released resource, Integrating Community Care Hubs into Efforts to Address Social Drivers of Health: A Playbook for State Medicaid Agencies, Manatt Health and the Partnership to...more

[Webinar] Ten Health Care Imperatives for the 2020s: Navigating Through the Surges - May 24th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

In January 2021, Manatt Health described the ten health care imperatives essential for improving our health care system and advancing health equity in the 2020s. Now two years into the decade, we have released our 2022...more

[Webinar] Social Determinants of Health 2020 - February 27th, 1:00 pm ET

It is widely recognized that social and economic factors—such as housing, food, toxic stress and income—have a significant impact on individuals’ and communities’ health. These factors, often referred to as “social...more

Medicaid Briefing Series: Priority Issues for State Policymakers

Issue 1 - The Issue - Medicaid is woven into the fabric of states’ health care systems and economies: it covers one in five Americans; is the single largest insurer in every state; and is the largest source of funding...more

Manatt on Health: Medicaid Edition - North Carolina Waiver With ‘Healthy Opportunities’ Pilots Approved

On October 24, 2018, North Carolina received approval from the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of its 1115 waiver for a five-year demonstration period. The waiver provides the North Carolina Department...more

Manatt on Medicaid: 10 Trends to Watch in 2018

Medicaid has entered a period of volatile change, unprecedented in its 51-year history. With 74 million members nationwide,1 Medicaid provides health coverage to more than one in four Americans, ensuring access to...more

Manatt on Health: North Carolina: Amended 1115 Waiver Application

On November 20, 2017, North Carolina submitted an amended 1115 waiver application to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) seeking authority to invest $1.2 billion over five years in a range of targeted...more

Medicaid Family Planning Programs: Six Years Post-ACA Implementation

Editor’s Note: The Affordable Care Act (ACA) brought sweeping changes to the Medicaid program that have had profound implications for family planning coverage, services and providers. In particular, in the 17 states with...more

Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights - May 2016 #3

Maryland becomes the first State to mandate over-the-counter contraceptive coverage; Missouri plans to increase Medicaid asset limitations by 500% by 2021; and HHS' final rule extends protections against sex discrimination to...more

Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights - May 2016 #2

South Dakota expects additional $18 million in Medicaid expansion savings due to CMS's revised IHS rules; Arizona uses procedural maneuvers to reinstate enrollment in CHIP; and comprehensive Medicaid managed care enrollment...more

Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights - May 2016

CMS encourages access to Medicaid for eligible inmates transitioning to their communities, while New York seeks to extend Medicaid coverage to eligible inmates in the days prior to release; Pennsylvania seeks to shift $6...more

Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights - April 2016 #4

CMS's sweeping final rule aligns Medicaid and CHIP managed care with QHP and Medicare Advantage regulations; New York's DSRIP is enabling change in the State's Medicaid delivery system; and Medicaid expansion reduces...more

Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights - April 2016 #2

California's Marketplace revises its QHP contract to improve care quality and value, and announces its support for a 1332 waiver to allow undocumented immigrants to purchase Marketplace plans; Wisconsin proposes transitioning...more

Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights - April 2016

Oklahoma proposes Medicaid coverage for 175,000 currently uninsured; a report finds State-based Marketplaces boost Medicaid enrollment growth rates; and CMS issues a final rule on mental health parity in Medicaid and CHIP....more

Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights - March 2016 #4

Rhode Island's Medicaid reforms will save the State $75 million this year; HHS finds that Medicaid expansion improves behavioral healthcare; and California's Marketplace may exclude poor performing hospitals from its QHP...more

Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights - March 2016 #3

Oklahoma seeks federal approval for premium assistance program targeted to American Indians/Alaska Natives; Louisiana estimates $100 million in net savings from Medicaid expansion; and Vermont becomes the first state to...more

Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights - March 2016 #2

The IRS releases guidance on resolving Form 1095 conflicts; New Hampshire's Medicaid expansion renewal clears a hurdle in the State; and New York providers get $1.5 billion in long-awaited DSRIP capital and infrastructure...more

Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights - March 2016

HHS approves waiver extending Medicaid coverage to Flint residents impacted by the water crisis; SCOTUS rules that states cannot require self-insured health plans to provide claims data; and seven insurers sign on to...more

Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights - March 2016

STATE STAFFING UPDATES: Nevada: New Insurance Commissioner Appointed - The Director of Nevada's Department and Industry announced Barbara Richardson as the Commissioner of the Division of Insurance. Richardson...more

Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights - February 2016 #4

Medicaid expansion cuts the number of low-income adults without health insurance in Kentucky by nearly 70%; the Georgia legislature considers a "Private Option" coverage expansion bill; and CMS and AHIP collaborate on quality...more

Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights - February 2016 #3

Alabama receives federal approval for its Medicaid transformation waiver, while Michigan's Governor submits a Medicaid waiver on behalf of Flint residents; CMS announces $7.7 billion in reinsurance payments; and Vermont seeks...more

Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights - February 2016 #2

CMS details requirements for Kentucky's transition to HealthCare.gov; a new special enrollment period is established for subsidy-eligible individuals who failed to file their 2014 taxes; and President Obama sends his final...more

Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights - February 2016

Virginia submits a $1 billion DSRIP application; Michigan's Governor will request authority to extend Medicaid coverage to Flint residents aged 21 and under; and Hawaii reinstates small business tax credits in its updated...more

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