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The Washington Post
The proportion of Americans who lack health insurance fell markedly last year, according to new federal figures that provide the strongest evidence to date of how the Affordable Care Act is driving changes in health coverage across the country. The figures, released Wednesday from a large annual Census Bureau survey that measures Americans' well-being in several ways, found that nearly 9 million more people had coverage in 2014 than the year before. The share of people uninsured throughout the year fell to 10.4 percent, from 13.3 percent in 2013.
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MHPA
There are just a few days left to save on mhpa2015 registration. You won't want to miss Jim Golden from CMS, our esteemed panel of Medicaid directors, or the educational breakout sessions that will help you improve your plan's operations. Check out our updated agenda and register before Monday, Sept. 21, to lock in your discounted rate.
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Health News Florida
Despite a transition to managed care meant to tame huge increases in Medicaid spending, the health-care program for low-income Floridians still threatens to consume almost half of the state's revenue growth, an economist told lawmakers Tuesday.
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Medicaid.gov
On April 29, Montana Gov. Steve Bullock signed into law an act establishing the Montana Health and Economic Livelihood Partnership Program to expand access to health coverage for over 70,000 new adults with incomes up to 133 percent of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). On Sept. 15, the state submitted an application to CMS for a new section 1115 demonstration to implement the HELP Program. Through the demonstration, the state requests to contract with a third party administrator (TPA), and to require premiums and copayments of the new adults enrolled in Medicaid through the TPA. The federal comment period will be open from Sept. 16 through Oct. 15.
This questionnaire is open, and it is due to close on Oct. 15. The public is encouraged to submit comments on Medicaid.gov.
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Alaska Public Media
Alaska's Legislative Council is moving forward with its lawsuit to stop Medicaid expansion in the state. In the meantime, both the legislature and Gov. Bill Walker's administration are working with consultants to find ways to reduce the cost of the Medicaid program.
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The Tennessean
Supporters of Insure Tennessee suffered another loss at the hands of the attorney general this week, and Gov. Bill Haslam potentially lost some leverage, in the ongoing debate over expanding healthcare coverage to low-income Tennesseans.
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Chicago Tribune
A federal judge has ruled a program providing in-home services to seniors is covered by Medicaid and should be funded even though there's no Illinois budget because of a political stalemate. Stephanie Altman is with the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law. She says U.S. District Judge Joan Lefkow issued the ruling in Chicago on Wednesday.
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The Washington Post
A network of Virginia hospitals on Wednesday adopted a new approach to finding a way to use federal dollars from the Affordable Care Act to relieve the economic burden on the healthcare industry: Don't call it Medicaid expansion.
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MHPA
To request a copy of the presentation or for additional information, contact Eddie Gilmartin, or visit www.pophealthcare.com.
For copies of other past webinars, visit here.
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MHPA
Market Access World and Evidence Congress held an interview with keynote speaker MHPA CEO Jeff Myers, the keynote speaker of Market Access World USA 2015, which is scheduled for Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 in Philadelphia. Listen to Myers discuss the future of patient access, current challenges the sector is facing and why he will be attending this year's congress.
Join the congress to examine:
- Innovative pricing strategies for high-value drugs
- How to overcome barriers to patient access
- How to adapt to the changing models of the payers globally
- How you can meet payers' expectations
- Securing reimbursement for personalized medicines
Book now using code BR01.
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Inovalon
As an MHPA member, Inovalon invites you to attend the 7th annual Client Congress 2015, where MHPA President and CEO Jeff Myers will be an expert speaker among others. Be a part of this special event in which healthcare leaders from the United States converge for two and a half days to gain insights on innovating with big data analytics at the point of care, analyzing and improving clinical and quality outcomes and succeeding in healthcare payment reform.
Download the brochure for the full agenda. Register today for the early-bird rate of $499 with a two-for-one discount. (Regular individual rate is $699.) Use priority code: MHPA. The offer expires at 4 p.m. ET, Sept. 17.
For questions, contact Inovalon at 301-809-4000, Ext. 1309 or via email.
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