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MHPA 2013 registration now open
MHPA
Register now for MHPA 2013, Medicaid Health Plans of America's annual conference at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Md., from Oct 20-22. Register by Aug. 31 to receive the early bird discount. Details on conference and registration can be found here.
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Few Medicaid docs have seen 2013 pay raise
Kaiser Health News
Most primary care doctors are still waiting for that Medicaid pay raise that was scheduled to begin in January under the Affordable Care Act, but a federal official says the government has now approved applications from 48 states to begin paying the higher rates.
CMS looking to combine ZPICs, MICs, Medi-Medi audit programs
InsideHealthPolicy
CMS is preparing a unified program integrity contract that would combine Zone Program Integrity Contractors, Medicaid Integrity Contractors, and Medicare-Medicaid data matching work. CMS plans to unveil the potential move at an industry day on July 26.
Healthcare providers bracing for Medicaid enrollment
The Texas Tribune
Under Texas Gov. Rick Perry's leadership, Texas will not expand Medicaid eligibility to poor adults. But enrollment in the state's health program for indigent children and the disabled will still swell in 2014 under new rules created by the federal Affordable Care Act.
DD groups largely reconciled to KanCare carve-in
Kansas Health Institute
After opposing the move for nearly two years, many providers of long-term services for the developmentally disabled say they now are largely resigned to the state of Kansas' plan to fully include their system in KanCare. But that doesn't mean all the questions and worries about the proposed changes have gone away.
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Medicaid coverage limits access to medications for painkiller addicts
The Pew Charitable Trusts
To Mark Publicker, a doctor in Portland, Maine, who practices addiction medicine, it's a clear case of discrimination. You wouldn't deprive a diabetic of insulin. You wouldn't stop giving hypertension drugs to a patient with high blood pressure after successful treatment. You wouldn't hold back a statin from a patient with high cholesterol.
'Medicaid/Commercial Exchange Churn: Creating Market Advantage:' A free webinar by Altegra Health | Aug. 7 | 3 p.m. EST
MHPA
Health plans that serve both Medicaid and the Commercial Exchange will face operational and financial challenges as enrollee income levels shift. State-specific Medicaid expansion and benefit changes can further exacerbate these challenges. If well managed, enrollee turnover can become a market advantage. This webinar will discuss proactive strategies to address operational, service and financial challenges related to the anticipated turnover between Medicaid and the Exchange enrollees.
'The Value of Medication Monitoring with Urine Drug Testing in the Clinical Setting:' A free webinar by Millennium Labs | Aug. 21 | 3 p.m. EST
MHPA
This webinar will help you better understand how Urine Drug Testing (UDT) provides an evidenced-based monitoring tool that can enhance the clinician-patient relationship. There is an emphasis on differences in testing methodologies, illustrated with case studies involving UDT results.
'Opportunities to Improve Medication Adherence:' A free webinar by
Eli Lilly and Co. | Sept. 18 | 3 p.m. EST
MHPA
The introduction of three new medication adherence measures, each with a triple weight, makes Medicare Advantage and Part D pharmacy measures matter more than ever. But focus on driving improvement in medication adherence proliferates many other government and private insurer programs. In fact, medication adherence is a subject of importance now to Medicare, plans, hospitals, integrated delivery systems, retail pharmacies, industry and patients. With the patient at the center of these measures, you will learn key patient insights from a consumer marketer around medication adherence.
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Providence Health & Services job opportunity
Providence Health & Services
Providence, the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, is calling a full-time health plan Medicaid program director in Portland, Ore. In this position, you will:
- Lead the development, implementation and ongoing operation of Medicaid products and services, with full responsibility for revenue and expense for the Medicaid product line.
- Direct and coordinate all activities associated with the Medicaid program to assure that corporate performance objectives are met in a timely, effective and efficient manner.
- Establish and lead a comprehensive Medicaid program for Providence Health Plans in conjunction with Providence Integrated Delivery System.
Please view more details about this job here, position number 33824. You can reach the recruiter Judy Stenson-Musa directly at 503-893-7479.
Deloitte job opportunities
Deloitte Consulting LLP
Health plans face a number of unique market and regulatory pressures that impact how they conduct business today and in the future. Deloitte Consulting LLP is one of the world's leading management consulting firms for executable strategy, operations, technology and human capital advisory services, and it is uniquely positioned to provide business solutions to our clients.
Deloitte's Government Programs practice is seeking candidates who have consulting, compliance and operational experience as it relates to Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare D plans.
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Navigant job opportunities in DC, Chicago
Navigant
Navigant is a specialized, global expert services firm dedicated to assisting clients in creating and protecting value in the face of critical business risks and opportunities. Navigant's Healthcare Practice strives to be the premier independent management consulting practice assisting senior level healthcare executives deal with their core business challenges.
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