White Papers

03.23.16

States Expanding Medicaid See Significant Budget Savings and Revenue Gains

In addition to the impact that state decisions to expand Medicaid have had on coverage rates across the country, there is an increasing body of evidence showing consistent economic benefits among expansion states. In a new report for the State Health Reform Assistance Network, Manatt Health ...




03.22.16

Liberating Data to Enable Healthcare Market Transparency: A Guide for Regulators and Policy Makers

The federal and state Marketplaces established by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) have made it easier for consumers to compare their health insurance options, but data are still not fully available for consumers to understand how their plan options compare on cost-sharing, provider networks, drug ...




03.17.16

Sharing Behavioral Health Information in Massachusetts: Obstacles and Potential Solutions

In a new report for the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation, Manatt Health provides a review of the primary Massachusetts and federal privacy laws relevant to the exchange of information among physical and behavioral health providers. The report also features an assessment of the ...