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10.28.24

Accelerating the Adoption of Value‑Based Care: The Role of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®)

VBC models—especially those that seek to optimize quality and outcomes while minimizing costs—deliver real value.


10.24.24

Medicaid's Role in Empowering People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

More than seven million people in the United States have an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD), encompassing conditions like autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and other developmental disorders that affect mental and physical functioning. Medicaid plays a crucial ...


10.23.24

Strategies for Meeting Patient Expectations and Improving Patient Experience During Cancer Treatment

Scientific advances have led to a significant reduction in cancer mortality and increased survival rates,  yet the number of annual cancer diagnoses continues to grow, with over two million new diagnoses expected in 2024.


10.17.24

Election Lead-Up: Marketplace and Medicare Advantage Head-to-Head

In 2024, over 21 million individuals enrolled in health care coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace, marking the highest enrollment since the ACA’s enactment.


10.16.24

CBO Publishes Report Detailing Alternative Approaches to Reduce Prescription Drug Pricing

On October 4, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) published a report analyzing the potential fiscal implications of seven policy approaches aimed at reducing the net prices of retail prescription drugs.


10.16.24

CMS Releases RFI on Medicare $2 Drug List Model

On October 9, the CMS published a Request for Information (RFI) on its proposed Medicare $2 Drug List Model.


10.16.24

California Becomes First State to Launch Pre-Release Medicaid Services for Incarcerated Individuals

On October 9, the California Department of Health Care Services announced that three counties—Inyo, Santa Clara, and Yuba—were approved to provide a targeted set of Medicaid services to youth and adults in state prisons, county jails, and youth correctional facilities for up to 90 days ...


10.16.24

Maximum Cost-Sharing Limit Jumps for 2026, CMS Releases Additional Marketplace Guidance

The maximum out-of-pocket limitation (MOOP) will rise by 10 percent in 2026 for most commercial health plans, according to newly finalized cost sharing calculations from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).


10.15.24

Manatt Interviews: NC’s Health Secretary Kinsley and Chief Medical Officer Tilson

North Carolina’s Healthy Opportunities Pilots (HOP) is the nation’s first comprehensive program aimed at addressing non-medical, health-related needs for qualifying Medicaid enrollees. Melinda Dutton, a partner at Manatt Health recently facilitated a fireside chat with North ...


10.10.24

Election Lead-Up: Manatt Infographic Details Candidate Health Policies

As we approach election day 2024, Manatt is committed to keeping you informed about the potential new health care policies in a new administration and how those polices will impact you and the American public.