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Technology Opportunities for the ACA Marketplaces

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Technological innovation has always been at the center of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplaces and has never been more important than it is now. Changes brought on by the coronavirus pandemic have clearly illustrated a...more

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House Passage of American Health Care Act and Outlook for Senate Action and Discussion

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The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed H.R. 1628, the American Health Care Act (AHCA), by a vote of 217-213 on May 4, 2017, with all Democrats and 20 Republicans opposing the bill. The legislation traversed a...more

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2017 Nevada Legislative Session – Potential for Additional Anesthesiology Practice Opportunities in Nevada

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On February 27, 2017, Senate Bill 210 (“S.B. 210”) was introduced into the Nevada Legislature, which paves the way for expanded anesthesiology practice and patient care opportunities in the State of Nevada....more

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Manatt on Medicaid: Monthly Expansion Recap, March 2017 #2

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Arkansas - Governor Proposes Changes to Medicaid Expansion Waiver as House Passes Bill to Cap Expansion Enrollment - Governor Asa Hutchinson (R) released a proposal to amend the State's Medicaid expansion waiver by...more

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Key Provisions of the American Health Care Act

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On March 6, 2017, Republicans in the House of Representatives unveiled two bills that aim to repeal and replace the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). The bills, collectively called the American Health...more

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House Committees Reveal Draft of Bill to Modify and Repeal Portions of the Affordable Care Act

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On Monday, two House committees with oversight over health care and taxation, Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means, released draft reconciliation bills designed to repeal and alter significant portions of the Patient...more

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

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CMS’s risk adjustment program data signals an improving risk pool while the agency announces plans to modify the program; California enrolls 134,000 undocumented immigrant children into Medicaid; and Oregon approves increases...more

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

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CMS targets Medicaid managed care pass-through payments; California proposes “California Qualified Health Plans” for the undocumented; and a new study finds out-of-pocket costs were reduced by nearly a third for Medicaid...more

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New Affordable Care Act and Medicaid Regulations Will Require Covered Entities Providing Healthcare Programs and Services to Have...

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There has been a proliferation of ADA lawsuits alleging that websites are not accessible to the blind or deaf. Individuals who are blind or have low vision may require assistive devices and specialized software to access the...more

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Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights - July 2016

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Massachusetts extends coverage of Hepatitis C treatments and New Hampshire extends substance use disorder coverage to more Medicaid enrollees; Alaska’s Medicaid expansion now moves ahead uncontested; and CMS reports...more

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Manatt on Medicaid: Transparency and Decision Support for Medicaid Managed Care Consumers

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Editor's Note: This "Manatt on Medicaid" is the eighth in a series of updates focused on CMS's new Medicaid/CHIP managed care regulations. In the coming weeks, Manatt will be exploring key provisions of the regulations and...more

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Manatt on Medicaid: Monthly Expansion Recap - June 2016

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Kentucky - Draft 1115 Waiver Application Includes Premium and Lockout Requirements for Medicaid Expansion Population - The Department for Medicaid Services released a draft 1115 demonstration application to...more

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Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights - June 2016 #5

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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

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

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Massachusetts releases $1.8 billion DSRIP program waiver for public comment; CMS awards $32 million in grants to enroll uninsured children in Medicaid/CHIP; and Wisconsin withdraws proposed changes to Medicaid long-term care....more

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Ohio Prepares Medicaid Waiver Request

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Ohio is preparing a Section 1115 Medicaid demonstration waiver application that, if approved, would require most of the members enrolled in Ohio’s Healthy Ohio Program to pay premiums and copayments for their health care...more

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Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights - March 2016

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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

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

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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

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

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Louisiana's Governor pushes ahead on Medicaid expansion, while expansion is blocked by Wyoming's Legislature; Massachusetts plans to submit a 1332 waiver application to preserve its merged markets; and CBO lowers its 2016...more

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Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights - November 2015 #2

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With the election of a new Governor, the future of Kentucky’s Marketplace and Medicaid expansion is uncertain; CMS questions Iowa on its Medicaid managed care transition timeline; and the Supreme Court agrees to hear a case...more

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Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights - November 2015

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Montana receives approval to expand Medicaid beginning 2016; California’s $6.2 billion Medicaid waiver receives pre-approval; and HHS proposes broadening circumstances under which states receive enhanced federal matching...more

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Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights - October 2015 #3

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Arizona seeks Medicaid Waiver to implement new coverage restrictions for Medicaid expansion enrollees and delivery system reform; Tennessee’s uninsured rate continues to drop; and Louisiana gubernatorial candidates line up...more

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Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights - September 2015 #5

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New study shows Marketplace premiums parallel the employer market; Montana likely to select a private insurer to administer benefits to its Medicaid expansion population; and Washington’s Exchange customers will begin paying...more

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Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights - September 2015 #3

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The GAO reports an increase in choice of plans both on and off Marketplaces; Hawaii submits the first 1332 waiver application, with a focus on substituting the employer mandate and SHOP provisions with pre-existing State...more

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Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights - September 2015 #2

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Colorado’s uninsured rate is down 9 percentage points in four years; Michigan requests increased cost-sharing for its Medicaid expansion population above the federal poverty line; and, HHS’s proposed guidance strengthens...more

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Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights - September 2015

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CMS permits states to use income information from other means-tested benefit programs for Medicaid eligibility determinations; Alaska’s Medicaid expansion is given the green light to launch today; and Washington State submits...more

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