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06.20.24

Key Takeaways for States, Providers and Plans on State Directed Payments and Separate Payment Terms

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) made sweeping changes to the regulatory landscape for Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program in its recent set of final Medicaid access regulations (here and here), including significant changes to CMS’ oversight of ...


07.10.23

CMS Approves WA’s 1115 Waiver with Health-Related Social Needs & Justice-Involved Initiatives

On June 30, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved Washington’s five-year Section 1115 demonstration renewal, the Medicaid Transformation Project 2.0 (MTP 2.0 or Demonstration).


05.09.22

CMS Revives Standardized Plans and Federal Network Adequacy Review

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released the final 2023 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters, the annual rule outlining key policies for the individual and group health insurance markets for plan year 2023 and beyond.


03.17.22

Congress Includes Medicare, Medicaid and Other Health Policies in Omnibus FY 2022 Spending Bill

After weeks of negotiations and months of temporary stopgap funding bills since the federal fiscal year started in October 2021, on Tuesday, the President signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022.


03.02.22

Congress Considers Extending Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities

During the COVID-19 pandemic, HHS has allowed numerous telehealth flexibilities across Medicare and Medicaid, making it possible for patients to receive care remotely from their homes and enabling states, managed care organizations, and providers to expand access to care.


02.03.22

What’s Ahead for Federal Health Policy in 2022

As the Biden administration begins its second year in office, the administration remains focused on its core health policy agenda—advancing coverage, access and equity.


12.08.21

Build Back Better: All Eyes on the Senate

On November 19, the House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act (BBB) (H.R. 5376) by a vote of 220–213.


06.08.21

Health Care Policy Trends From the 2021 State Legislative Session

This month, a majority of states are beginning to adjourn their 2021 legislative sessions.