Health Care Law Brief

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The Waiver Amendment was approved on January 9, 2024, by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) under Section 1115(a) of the Social Security Act and will expire on March 31, 2027. billion in Medicaid investments over the next three years. Instead, such costs will be covered by the state. CMS has authorized up to $2.2

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NY Health Law

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

On January 9, 2024, the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finally approved New York State’s 1115 waiver amendment to establish the New York Health Equity Reform (NYHER) Program. The waiver amendment authorizes up to $2.2 The actual Medicaid Hospital Global Budget Model to be used remains to be approved by CMS.

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HIT Consultant

MAY 1, 2023

Within DTx, the emergence of precision engagement is a development that holds great promise, especially for chronic conditions where day-to-day choices and behaviors have a significant impact on health outcomes—conditions like diabetes, obesity, and hypertension. billion in 2027. billion in 2020 to nearly $16.3

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 17, 2024

– Public reporting: Similar to Medicare FFS, impacted payers must report prior authorization metrics, increasing transparency and accountability. – Clearer communication: All payers must provide specific reasons for denial, allowing for easier resubmissions or appeals.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 5, 2023

Transparent, useful, ethical AI will create better health outcomes for everyone. According to a recent industry survey by Sunwave Health, 91% of behavioral health providers said they experience moderate to severe staffing shortages. health expenses by 2027, thanks to rising labor and supply costs.

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Healthcare Law Blog

APRIL 6, 2022

On April 1, 2022 , the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) announced states may seek to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage from 60 days to one year through a new state plan option offered by the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”). This option is available for five years and ends on March 31, 2027.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

million Staff shortages hit Medicare Advantage stars, Kaiser exec says Sutter Health slips to 0.1% million Staff shortages hit Medicare Advantage stars, Kaiser exec says Sutter Health slips to 0.1% million patients stolen during ransomware attack MINNESOTA CFO of the Year 2023: Penny Cermak, HealthPartners Inc.

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