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06.16.15

Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights, June 16, 2015

With the King v. Burwell ruling expected by the end of the month, Congressional Republicans continue to offer contingency plans in the event of a ruling for the plaintiffs; and the Mississippi Insurance Commissioner proposes a state-specific plan.


06.11.15

CMS Proposes Overhaul of Medicaid and CHIP Managed Care Rules

On May 26, 2015, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to overhaul the regulations governing Medicaid managed care and make conforming changes to the rules that govern the state Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).


06.09.15

Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights, June 9, 2015

With an eye toward the imminent King v. Burwell ruling, Delaware submits a Supported State-based Marketplace blueprint to CMS and South Carolina’s governor says the State will not establish a State-based Marketplace.


06.02.15

Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights, June 2, 2015

States continue to prepare for a potential decision adverse to the government in King v. Burwell, with Pennsylvania submitting an application to be a supported State-based Marketplace; CMS releases information reflecting wide variation in proposed 2016 premium increases from insurers in the ...


05.27.15

Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights, May 27, 2015

CMS proposes a new rule to modernize Medicaid and CHIP managed care; the Florida saga continues with CMS proposing to extend—and reduce—LIP funding; and California's Marketplace approves a co-pay cap on specialty drugs.


05.20.15

Building a Culture of Health: The Value Proposition of Retail Clinics

Retail clinics offer convenient, low-cost basic primary care treatment, screening and diagnostic services in a variety of settings. Increasingly, these clinics are an integral part of a U.S. healthcare system in the throes of massive change as payers and providers migrate toward the Triple Aim ...


05.19.15

Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights, May 19, 2015

Washington and Iowa report surges in insurer participation in Marketplaces for 2016; Maine considers legislation to maintain premium subsidies regardless of King v. Burwell; and Manatt offers a free Medicaid webinar series.


05.13.15

CMS Proposes Permanent Enhanced Funding for Medicaid Eligibility Systems and Stronger Framework

Last October the Obama Administration announced it would seek to continue enhanced federal funding for state Medicaid E&E systems, provided states meet updated systems standards and funding conditions.


05.12.15

Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights, May 12, 2015

Latest numbers show dramatic post-ACA coverage gains; in California, an increase in dental-related ER visits follows cuts to Medicaid dental benefits; and the Massachusetts governor requests to maintain its definition of “small group employer” until the State can apply for a 1332 waiver ...


05.05.15

Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights, May 5, 2015

This week Montana became the 30th state to expand Medicaid, and the battle over Medicaid expansion and uncompensated care reached a breaking point in Florida.