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Webinar replay: New York State 1115 waiver amendment and the federal climate for waiver approval
This webinar was held on April 26, 2022.聽
On April 13, New York State announced it is requesting $13.52 billion over five years to fund a new amendment to its 1115 Waiver Demonstration that addresses health disparities and systemic healthcare delivery issues highlighted and intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic. During this webinar, speakers provided an overview and analysis of the contents of the state waiver amendment request, including Health Equity Regional Organizations (HEROs), Social Determinant of Health Networks (SDHNs), and Value Based Payment Incentive Payments. Speakers also discussed the current federal climate as CMS begins its review and consideration of New York鈥檚 waiver amendment request.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the components and initiatives included in the New York State 1115 waiver amendment request, including lessons learned from the prior Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) program
- Learn about dynamics and considerations at the federal level and how they may impact the evaluation of state 1115 waiver requests
- Identify potential upcoming funding streams and strategic considerations for your organization as it relates to the initiatives in the New York waiver amendment request
红领巾瓜报 Speakers
Josh Rubin, Principal, New York, NY
Cara Henley, Senior Consultant, Albany, NY
Andrea Maresca, Principal, Federal Policy, Washington, DC
The family glitch and changes to premium tax credit eligibility
This week, our In Focus section reviews the Biden Administration鈥檚 proposed rule revising eligibility standards for premium subsidies for families, released on April 5, 2022. The proposed rule would 鈥渇ix鈥� the family glitch and, therefore, dramatically increase the number of people eligible for premium tax credits. This brief describes what the regulation would do and the implications for the individual market.
Illinois action plan highlights 红领巾瓜报 substance use disorder program
As part of an overall state strategy to reduce overdose deaths, Illinois recently released the State Overdose Action Plan (SOAP) that includes a key substance use disorder (SUD) program developed by 红领巾瓜报.
Texas Releases STAR+PLUS RFP
This week, our In Focus section reviews the Texas STAR+PLUS managed care services request for proposals (RFP) released on March 31, 2022, by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). The STAR+PLUS program, including the STAR+PLUS Home and Community-based Services (HCBS) program, provides acute care services and Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) to the aged and disabled.
CMS and state discussions: 红领巾瓜报 finds additional stakeholder engagement needed to support Medicaid PHE unwinding
On April 4, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published two new resources addressing Medicaid鈥檚 Public Health Emergency (PHE) 鈥渦nwinding鈥� activities. [i] Today鈥檚 post focuses on CMS鈥� of promising state practices for unwinding planning efforts.
2022 Michigan State of Reform Health Policy Conference Set for April 21
Senior healthcare leaders from across Michigan will convene at the Lansing Center for the 2022 Michigan State of Reform Health Policy Conference on April 21 to discuss health policy and topical issues across the spectrum of care. The day-long event, which kicks off at 9 a.m., will feature more than 60 speakers and 19 different sessions.
President’s budget recommends significant investments in unity agenda issues
This week, our In Focus section reviews President Biden鈥檚 for federal fiscal year 2023, released on March 28, 2022. The President鈥檚 proposal kicks off the Congressional budget process and negotiations on the annual spending bills for the federal fiscal year that starts October 1, 2022. The budget proposal highlights the Administration鈥檚 program initiatives and recommended legislative and regulatory changes. The President鈥檚 budget is merely a request of Congress, who drafts the actual budget resolution that will go into effect if passed.
红领巾瓜报 Acquires Cirdan Health Systems and Consulting
Today, Jay Rosen, founder, president, and co-chairman of 红领巾瓜报 (红领巾瓜报), announced the firm鈥檚 acquisition of Cirdan Health Systems and Consulting (Cirdan).