Mounting evidence indicates that addressing the social and economic factors that drive the majority of health outcomes, often called social drivers of health (DOH), can improve health, promote health equity and reduce costs....more
On October 13th our friends over at STAT broke the news [sorry, Paywall] about a “warranty” pilot program from Pfizer that offers both patients and health plans (including Medicare Part D plans) the opportunity to receive a...more
What New Obligations Do Health Plans and States Face Under the Latest Interoperability Requirements—and What’s the Best Path to Compliance? Learn the Answer at a New Manatt Webinar. Historically, privacy rules have focused...more
On January 30, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released long-anticipated guidance that invites states to pursue capped funding demonstrations for the Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion population as well...more
The state budget impasse enters its seventh week today, with no visible progress. Some reports claim communication is almost non-existent between the two sides. While the budget remains in gridlock with Medicaid expansion...more
On August 1, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed into law H. 3822, “An Act Further Regulating Employer Contributions to Health Care” (the “Act”). The purpose of the Act is to shore up the finances of the...more
The stunning failure of the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the American Health Care Act (AHCA) (which we previously reported on here) has political and policy implications that we cannot forecast. Nor it is it clear to...more
Kentucky proposes premium assistance and high deductible health plans to cover expansion enrollees under an 1115 waiver; New York Legislature expresses unanimous support for a reimbursement increase for safety-net hospitals;...more
I. September 2015 – Mississippi Certificate of Need Meeting - During the September 24, 2015, Certificate of Need meeting, Dr. Mary Currier, State Health Officer, concurred with the health and planning staff analysis...more