Medicaid and community-based behavioral health services

Federal Health Policy Update for April 16

The following is the latest health policy news from the federal government for April 11-16.  Some of the language used below is taken directly from government documents. CMS – New Proposed Regulations FY 2027 Medicare Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule CMS has published its proposed FY 2027 Medicare hospital inpatient and long-term-care hospital prospective payment system rule.  The highlights of the proposed rule are: A 2.4 percent rate increase for both acute-care hospital inpatient and long-term care hospital services. A $564 million reduction in Medicare disproportionate share hospital (Medicare DSH) and [...]

2026-04-16T16:21:07-04:00April 16, 2026|Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, hospitals, MACPAC, Medicaid, Medicaid managed care, Medicaid regulations, Medicare, Medicare regulations, Medicare reimbursement policy|
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MACPAC Meets

Members of the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission met last week in Washington, D.C. During the course of the deliberations, MACPAC’s staff made the following presentations to the commissioners: Implementing Community Engagement Requirements in Medicaid State and Federal Tools for Ensuring Accountability of Medicaid Managed Care Plans: Draft Chapter Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Transitions to Adult Coverage: Draft Chapter and Recommendations Automation in the Prior Authorization Process: Draft Recommendations Exploring the Role of the State Medicaid Agency in the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly: Policy Options Health and Welfare in Self-Directed [...]

2026-04-15T12:51:27-04:00April 16, 2026|MACPAC, Medicaid, Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission, Medicaid managed care|
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