Managed Care Friday

Jun 16, 2023 | Managed Care Friday

51: Percent of private practice psychiatrists in this country accept cash only, down slightly since 2017 but still high, and 89% of them in our poll are flat out fully booked.  This is an issue on several levels, one being that many sub-specialists stay cash-only. You can get in with a specialist, but you almost have to be connected personally to them. In one situation, a psychiatrist from the Seattle area known for treating panic disorders couldn’t accept more patients and had a wait list longer than that line I waited in with dad to see Return of the Jedi in ’83. They will bend and take...

Weekly Medicaid Update

Jun 14, 2023 | Medicaid

The brief highlights recent Medicaid policy developments in key states over the past week, including, but not limited to: NV: Expands length of postpartum Medicaid coverage. MI: Adds coverage of services provided by qualified independent CRNAs MN: Temporarily disregards assets for some beneficiaries during annual renewal Click to read more. 

BRG PBM and Commercial Pharmacy Review

Jun 13, 2023 | BRG Publications, Pharmacy

The pharmaceutical supply chain is experiencing shifting market forces and is under scrutiny from policymakers in the Biden administration and Congress. The attached brief discusses congressional activity, administration actions, and commercial market trends for pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and pharmacy distribution channels. Click to read more.