One of the key strengths of the Medicaid program is its built-in capacity for variation and innovation. Within broad parameters,…
Innovations in Medicaid: Driving System Transformation
Expertise: Medicaid Policy
December 2022 Omnibus Spending Bill – Key Medicaid Provisions Summary
Background: On December 23, the 117th Congress passed the $1.7 trillion ”Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023” – or omnibus bill – which will…
2022 Gubernatorial Election Results, Analysis, and Impact on Budgets (FY2024)
There were 36 governorships on the ballot in 2022. Twenty-eight states have incumbent governors who are eligible and running for…
1115 Waiver Approvals Addressing Health-Related Social Needs
On September 28, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved two monumental 1115 waiver extensions – MassHealth…
DIRECTED PAYMENT PROGRAMS IN VALUE-BASED PURCHASING: Aligning with CMS on Improving Healthcare Outcomes
Improving access and quality in healthcare is a key focus area of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)….
Summary of CMS’ Proposed Rule: Streamlining the Medicaid, CHIP, and Basic Health Program Application, Eligibility Determination, Enrollment, and Renewal Processes
On August 31, 2022, CMS announced a proposed rule for Streamlining Eligibility and Enrollment. CMS notes that the provisions set…
PRIORITIZING CRUCIAL HEALTHCARE IN RURAL COMMUNITIES: Urgent Needs and Opportunities for Growth
Rural hospitals are a lifeline to essential healthcare for countless communities throughout the U.S., but many rural providers are struggling…
Addressing Social Determinants of Health Through Medicaid (SDOH)
Sellers Dorsey Director Nancy Smith-Leslie recently sat down with AIS Health’s Health Plan Weekly to discuss insights and implications of the proposed Medicaid expansion…
Preparing For the End of the Public Health Emergency 2022
Medicaid Experts at Sellers Dorsey joined the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) to provide insights on the latest CMS…
Sellers Dorsey State Budget FY2023
Over the past several months, state governors have been working on their budgets for FY2023. As of August 10, 2022,…
Research and Policy: Up-To-The-Minute Analysis of Key Medicaid Developments
Sellers Dorsey Director Leesa Allen recently sat down with Health Plan Weekly to discuss what Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) can do…
1115 Demonstration Approaches to Housing Services and Supports
Evidence has shown that social determinants of health such as homelessness, transportation, or food insecurity impact overall health outcomes. Access…