Medicaid managed care, as it varies state-to-state, is a complex and dynamic umbrella of care delivery. The National Association of Medicaid Directors (NAMD) published an in-depth explainer on Medicaid managed care to illuminate the program's intricacies.
Medicaid agencies contract with managed care organizations (MCOs), usually...National News
The public health emergency (PHE) related to the COVID-19 pandemic is currently slated to expire on April 15, but is expected to be renewed for an additional 90 days. State Medicaid programs are concerned that they will not be granted enough time to complete Medicaid enrollee redeterminations, which have been paused for the duration of...National News
Last week President Joe Biden called on U.S. lawmakers to enact legislation aimed at lowering drug prices, including allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices and imposing penalties on drugmakers that hike prices faster than inflation.
Biden said that U.S. prescription drug costs were higher than any other nation in the world by two to...Arizona Comings & Goings
The volume from voices raising concerns about the financial fragility of Medicaid providers got louder this week when on Monday, April 27, The National Association of Medicaid Directors, (NAMD) asked the federal government for immediate engagement with Medicaid agencies to inform distribution of CARES Act provider relief funds to...Arizona News
She spoke to the plenary session of the National Association of Medicaid Directors (NAMD) Fall Conference in Arlington, Virginia.
Verma unveiled new CMS policies that encourage states to propose innovative Medicaid reforms, reduce federal regulatory burdens, increase efficiency, and promote transparency and accountability. A CMS...