State disputes OIG findings, won’t seek $9 million via competitive bidding
By
John Hall
Feb 11, 2015
The New York Department of Health will not competitively bid durable medical equipment despite a new OIG report that says the state could have saved its Medicaid program nearly $9 million over a two-year...
Also in the news for Friday, February 6
Feb 06, 2015
CATO blogger calls nursing home lobbyists parasites … Tennessee Medicaid expansion plan fails … HHS to release draft adult immunization plan Friday.
Feds want Medicaid payments returned for common ambulance services
By
John Hall
Jan 30, 2015
Medicaid programs are taking pause to ensure their non-emergency medical transportation services are operating properly after one state agency was told to return nearly $400,000 for improper bills.
Also in the news for Wednesday, January 28
Jan 28, 2015
Longevity gene related to planning and decision-making…Indiana to expand Medicaid…
Penn researchers identify molecule related to diabetes and wounds
Lawmakers demand better adherence to Medicaid’s eligibility and asset transfer rules
By
John O'Connor
Jan 27, 2015
Two federal lawmakers are calling on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to crack down on states that don’t enforce eligibility and asset-transfer regulations.
Study to examine Medicaid-centric nursing homes that excel
By
John O'Connor
Jan 26, 2015
Evidence-based reasons for why some nursing homes serving Medicaid-heavy populations outperform others will soon be available.
Tackling risk with bundled payments in Jan. 29 webinar
Jan 07, 2015
Hear from Avalere experts on navigating BPCI milestones in 2015.
Bulk of Medicaid to be managed care in two years: Avalere
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 24, 2014
More than three-quarters of Medicaid beneficiaries will be enrolled in a managed care plan as of 2016, according to an Avalere Health analysis released Thursday. The numbers reveal that managed care growth...
40 states plan to increase nursing home Medicaid rates
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 16, 2014
Reversing a trend of rate cutting during the Great Recession, most states are increasing Medicaid reimbursements for nursing homes, according to a recently released report. However, states also are accelerating...
State News for October 2014
Oct 01, 2014
ILLINOIS — Gov. Pat Quinn (D) has signed a new law making it easier for people to lodge complaints against nursing homes.