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mHealthIntelligence
Federal officials have unveiled a new toolkit to help states expand telehealth coverage under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to fight the Coronavirus pandemic.
Developed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the 25-page toolkit addresses issues that include identifying patient populations for telehealth, provider eligibility, coverage and reimbursement policies, technical requirements and pediatric considerations.
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USA Today
Expanded and increased funding of Medicaid is needed more than ever so the people most susceptible to COVID-19 can afford health care, proponents of the program said.
The 14 states that didn't extend Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act are under new pressure to do so to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. A law requiring free coronavirus testing for everyone boosted the share of Medicaid costs paid by the federal government.
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The Oklahoman
Oklahoma is on track to expand Medicaid on July 1, but legislators still don't know how to pay for the state’s share of the expansion.
And the COVID-19 pandemic has complicated the situation.
Skyrocketing unemployment claims mean the expansion, and costs for the state's current Medicaid program, could be about $100 million more than previously anticipated.
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Tulsa World
After years of debate and political fights, Oklahomans learned this month when they will get to vote on a proposal to use state and federal funds to extend healthcare coverage to 200,000 low-income residents.
Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a proclamation on April 17 putting State Question 802 on the June 30 primary election.
The citizen-led ballot measure seeks to expand the state's Medicaid program and have Oklahoma join 36 other states that have adopted the optional Obama-era Affordable Care Act measure.
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During these times of uncertainty, we are thinking about our most vulnerable populations. We want our members to have peace of mind knowing we are here for them, especially right now.
Our priority is to help our members get the benefits they need and deserve for their overall health and well-being.
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The News & Observer
North Carolina lawmakers plan to return to Raleigh Tuesday for the start of a new session, when they will tackle issues regarding the coronavirus — including a proposed temporary expansion of Medicaid to help with COVID-19.
A draft bill to appropriate $669 million to the COVID-19 health-care response won approval last week from a committee formed to deal with that issue in the state House.
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Improper Medicaid payments, such as for ineligible patients or for services not provided, were
estimated to be $36.2 billion in fiscal 2018, accounting for 9.8% of Medicaid spending. There is growing pressure on MCO payers to prevent inaccurate payments before they happen to avoid loss of federal funds.
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The Gainesville Sun
Saying the Legislature "moved the goal posts," backers of a proposed constitutional amendment that would expand Medicaid coverage argue a new law should not block a key review of the initiative by the Florida Supreme Court.
Barry Richard, an attorney for the political committee Florida Decides Healthcare, filed a brief last week disputing a contention by the state Senate that the controversial new law should scuttle the Medicaid proposal.
The law increased a petition-signature requirement for supporters of proposed constitutional amendments to trigger Florida Supreme Court reviews of the initiatives.
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mPulse Mobile has sent over 22 million CV19-related messages and counting across SMS, email, IVR and mobile web. See our full suite of CV19 programs and resources to help you effectively connect your population to services, information, and updates during this crisis. Access the tool kit
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The Dickinson Press
North Dakota Medicaid officials gave an update to providers, partners and other stakeholders on its response to the pandemic and other Medicaid-related questions pertaining to medical services and COVID-19.
Officials gave updates on provisions affecting medicaid, disaster state plan amendments, qualified service providers and temporary enrollment changes, executive orders, and gave additional information as to where people can get the information for more COVID-19 related needs.
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WCAV-TV
Medicaid recipients can now access medical care easier amid the public health crisis that has been caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has signed Executive Order Fifty-Eight, which is a companion to the COVID-19 relief package that was approved this week by the reconvened General Assembly.
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Rockford Register Star
Illinois Rep. Cheri Bustos slammed Mercyhealth CEO Javon Bea on Friday for "putting profits ahead of people" following the health system's announcement this week that it will no longer accept insurance from certain Medicaid patients beginning July 21.
The decision will have a profound impact on more than 66,000 patients in the Rockford area whose insurance coverage will no longer be accepted, said Bustos, D-East Moline.
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McKnight's
As long-term care providers face skyrocketing personal protective equipment costs and workforce struggles, several states have worked to ensure providers have enough resources to handle the increased financial burdens caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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