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Foley Hoag LLP - Medicaid and the Law

Why are Medicaid and CHIP enrollment numbers declining?

For much of the past two years, enrollment in the Medicaid and CHIP programs has been declining. In May, 2017, enrollment in both programs was 74.6 million people. As of May of this year, enrollment had declined by 2.5%, to...more

Flaster Greenberg PC

It’s Important to Choose Where Hospice Is Provided

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It is understandable but unfortunate that family members frequently hesitate to broach the subject of end of life care. Instead of avoiding the subject, have a sensitive and frank discussion of hospice as a vehicle for...more

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Medicaid Outlook: Policy and Regulatory Change in 2017

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Perspectives on Health Care and Life Sciences - Medicaid has been a vital part of the American health care safety net for more than 50 years. Today, Medicaid, along with the State Children’s Health Insurance Program...more

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ADA Accessibility Attestation Forms for FIDA (Medicare-Medicaid Advantage Duals) Plans

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The Financial Alignment Initiative of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") is a test program designed to better coordinate care for dual Medicare-Medicaid enrollees by aligning the financing of Medicare and...more

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Seventh Circuit Rules that Medical Necessity Trumps State-Imposed Cap on “Optional” Medicaid Coverage

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In a class action lawsuit, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit recently affirmed a lower court decision granting a preliminary injunction that prevented the state of Indiana from enforcing a $1,000 annual cap on...more

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