DHCS Host Webinar on Medi-Cal Managed Care Rural Expansion
| March 6, 2013 | Posted by Kandis Driscoll under Blog |
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Yesterday, DHCS hosted a webinar (agenda) on the expansion of Medi-Cal managed care into 28 Northern Rural counties. The Governor’s 2012-13 Budget initiated the expansion in the 28 fee-for-service counties and is set to begin June 2013. DHCS informed stakeholders that seven Northern Rural counties, including Del Norte, Humboldt, Lassen, Modoc,… more
2013 ITUP Conference Photos
| March 5, 2013 | Posted by Sara Watson under Blog, Conference |
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Photos from ITUP’s 17th Annual Conference and Awards Dinner are now available to view through the gallery below! Visit our Facebook page for more photographs and information! more
California Coverage & Health Initiative to Host “Day at the Capitol” Award Reception
| March 1, 2013 | Posted by Sara Watson under Blog |
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The members of California Coverage & Health Initiatives will be hosting their annual Day at the Capitol award reception. Details from the organization can be found below: On Monday, March 4, 2013, California Coverage & Health Initiatives’ members and partners will meet at its annual Day at the Capitol Award Reception… more
February Exchange Board Meeting: New Covered California Website, Updates on Service Centers and QHP Contracting
| February 28, 2013 | Posted by Kandis Driscoll under Blog |
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The February Exchange Board meeting began with the announcement that Covered California is now online at www.coveredca.com. The homepage of the website, which can also be viewed in Spanish, includes a countdown to January 1, 2014 when “new coverage begins for millions of Californians.” The webpage also includes a cost-estimate… more
Understanding the Sequestration Cuts
| February 26, 2013 | Posted by Lucien Wulsin under Blog |
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It appears increasingly likely that Congress and the President will not reach agreement on preventing the sequestration cuts, but let us not yet lose hope that they will do so. So we should at least understand what they are. The total is $1.1 trillion over the next 10 years. For… more
GOP Governor in New Jersey expands Medicaid
| February 26, 2013 | Posted by Kandis Driscoll under Blog |
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Chris Christie, GOP Governor of New Jersey, announced his support for expanding Medicaid under Health Reform. The ACA allows states to expand their Medicaid programs for incomes up to 138%FPL with 100% federal funding for those newly eligible for the first three years.The federal contribution then drops to 90% thereafter.… more
California’s Payment Reform Innovation Grant
| February 25, 2013 | Posted by Lucien Wulsin under Blog |
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The State of California will receive up to $2,667,693 to develop their State Health Care Innovation Plan. Funding will be subject to successful completion of the terms and conditions for the State Innovation Model initiative over the next 6 months. California intends to utilize existing state and national initiatives including… more
Republican Governor Rick Scott Announces Support for ACA Medicaid Expansion in Florida
| February 21, 2013 | Posted by John Connolly under Blog, Funding, Health Financing, Health Financing News, Legislation Policy News, Medi-Cal, Public Coverage, Public Coverage News |
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Yesterday, Florida Republican Governor Rick Scott threw his support behind adopting the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) Medicaid expansion in the state. The move would extend eligibility for the program to 138% of federal poverty, offering health coverage to an additional 1 million people in Florida. Scott’s decision is particularly noteworthy… more
CA Innovations Summit in May 2013 to Focus on Mental Health and Substance Use
| February 14, 2013 | Posted by Kiwon Yoo under Blog |
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The California Institute for Mental Health (CiMH) and Integrated Behavioral Health Project (IBHP) will be convening the California Innovations Summit on May 22-23, 2013 to advance the Triple Aim: improved care, population health and reduced costs for individuals with complex mental health, substance use and physical health conditions. The two… more
Continued Slower Growth in U.S. Health Costs Reduces Federal Budget Deficit Estimates
| February 13, 2013 | Posted by John Connolly under Blog, Delivery Systems, Health Financing, Health Financing News, Public Coverage |
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Last week, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reduced its estimates of federal spending on Medicare and Medicaid as a result of a marked slowdown of the rise in health care costs during the last few years. This pattern of deceleration has brought the rise in health care costs to its… more
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