Weekly Medicaid Update

Jan 3, 2024 | Medicaid

The brief highlights recent Medicaid policy developments in key states over the past week, including, but not limited to: CA: Targeted rate increases approved NE: Proposes dental service expansion TX: Amerigroup begins operating as Wellpoint Click to read more.

Managed Care Friday

Dec 22, 2023 | Managed Care Friday

490,000: The number of surprise billing disputes submitted by providers and insurers from April 2022 through June 2023. 61% of those are still unresolved, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office. A single disputed claim can take up to six months to settle. Broken Record: By the end of the year, the FDA is expected to have approved 51 specialty drugs in 2023, which would break the previous record of 40 approvals back in 2021. No Room At The Inn: 80% of mental health provider listings in Medicare Advantage directories are inaccurate or, as a recent Senate Committee...

Weekly Medicaid Update

Dec 21, 2023 | Medicaid

The brief highlights recent Medicaid policy developments in key states over the past week, including, but not limited to: KS: Governor proposes Medicaid expansion plan with work requirement NM: CMS approves continuous eligibility for children through age six years SC: Expands coverage of nutritional counseling for Medicaid recipients Click to read more.