Managed Care Friday

46: The percentage of Americans who have been in debt due to medical bills according to a new survey conducted by Babylon, a digital first primary care service. Another 34% of Americans said they are struggling or will struggle to pay their healthcare maintenance costs, emergency needs and private health insurance. Younger adults between the ages of 25 and 34 were most likely to report struggling with costs, with 56% saying they are struggling or will struggle to pay for health maintenance costs. Case In Point: Monthly and weekly case rate or value-based agreements tied to acuity level and...

Weekly Medicaid Update

The brief highlights recent Medicaid policy developments in key states over the past week, including, but not limited to: IL: Increases rates for certain community-based behavioral health services​ NC: Medicaid expansion unlikely until next year​ NJ: Considering legislation to increase Medicaid ambulance rates​ SC: Rolls back some PHE telehealth allowances for case management services Click to read more.