Monday, February 3, 2020
Medicaid block grants would give states more power to oversee managed care | FierceHealthcare
Medicaid block grants would give states more power to oversee managed care | FierceHealthcare: Managed care plans in states that get a Medicaid block grant need to heavily scrutinize proposed rates thanks to new state flexibility, experts say.
5 Things To Know About Trump’s Medicaid Block Grant Plan | Kaiser Health News
5 Things To Know About Trump’s Medicaid Block Grant Plan | Kaiser Health News: Federal officials unveiled guidance for states that want to opt out of some of the current funding program and instead seek a fixed payment to gain more flexibility.
School tip lines were meant to stop shootings, but uncovered a teen suicide crisis
School tip lines were meant to stop shootings, but uncovered a teen suicide crisis: States that set up tip lines to prevent school shootings have found the hotlines flooded with students' reports of suicidal thoughts and self-harm.
Providers oppose Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation
Providers oppose Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation: The Trump administration proposed the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation to rein in Medicaid spending. But hospitals and state officials say that it's rushing the process, and the changes could strain their budgets and reduce access to care.
Walmart tests leap into healthcare business by opening second clinic
Walmart tests leap into healthcare business by opening second clinic: Walmart's move may signal looming pressure on primary-care providers to reduce prices.
Medicaid block grants would allow states not to cover some drugs
Medicaid block grants would allow states not to cover some drugs: Medicaid block grant guidance unveiled on Thursday would allow states to exclude some prescription drugs from their formularies, though the CMS in 2018 denied Massachusetts' request to employ a similar strategy.
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