Managed care experiment for dual-eligibles set to boom; observers worried
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McKnight's Staff
Dec 07, 2012
A federal experiment for dual-eligibles that hopes to cut Medicaid and Medicare costs through managed care is set to exponentially expand, and some are worried it is destined to fail, according to a report...
Kaiser: Small savings possible in dual-eligible programs
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McKnight's Staff
Nov 02, 2012
Attempts to better manage care for “dual-eligible” seniors produced a small savings, according to a study from the Kaiser Family Foundation. The findings show that hopes for a significant decrease...
Washington becomes second state CMS approves for dual eligible-targeted program
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McKnight's Staff
Oct 30, 2012
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has approved a second state to start a demonstration project aimed at improving care for dual eligibles.
Increase in dual eligibles under ACA presents opportunity for Medicaid-focused health plans, expert says
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McKnight's Staff
Oct 05, 2012
The Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion incentives are too attractive for Republican governors to turn down indefinitely, predicted one health policy consultant this week.
Dual-eligibles are happy with Medicare Part D, survey finds
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McKnight's Staff
Oct 04, 2012
About 90% of seniors, including dually eligible Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, are happy with Medicare’s prescription drug program, a new survey reveals.
A new federal program aimed at the reduction of hospitalization among nursing home residents, especially dual eligibles, announced seven health system participants Thursday.
Care coordination demonstration achieves big government savings for dual eligibles: report
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McKnight's Staff
Sep 13, 2012
One of the first care coordination demonstration projects for Medicare beneficiaries achieved significant provider savings for dually eligible Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, a new analysis found.
Care Coordination Summit to attract providers and other stakeholders to annual conference next Friday
By
McKnight's Staff
Sep 07, 2012
Long-Term care providers should be more interested than ever in what goes on at a daylong, national summit next week dedicated to improving care coordination. The event takes place Sept. 14 at the National...
Care Coordination Summit to attract providers and other stakeholders to annual conference next Friday
By
McKnight's Staff
Sep 07, 2012
Long-Term care providers should be more interested than ever in what goes on at a daylong, national summit next week dedicated to improving care coordination. The event takes place Sept. 14 at the National...
States should have strong oversight over Medicaid managed care programs, report asserts
Aug 06, 2012
Effective oversight is the key to ensuring access to care for states using managed care organizations for elderly and disabled Medicaid enrollees, a new report suggests.