Program of All-Inclusive Care

Federal Health Policy Update for July 9

Don’t Miss: CMS ends fast track process for Medicaid 1115 waiver renewals HHS publishes 2026 regulatory agenda HHS asks hospitals to sign healthy foods pledge The following is the latest health policy news from the federal government for July 3-9. Some of the language used below is taken directly from government documents. Congress Congress will return to session on July 13. Committees with jurisdiction over health care will continue focusing on legislation that could ultimately be incorporated into a reconciliation package, FY 2027 appropriations legislation, or other end-of-year legislation. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) In the wake of [...]

joe2026-07-09T14:47:22-04:00July 9, 2026|Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Congress, hospitals, MACPAC, Medicaid, Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission, Medicare, Medicare reimbursement policy|

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: Automation in Medicaid Prior Authorization: Recommendations Exploring the Role of the State Medicaid Agency in the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly: Recommendations and Updated Implications Appropriate Access to Residential Services for Children and Youth with Behavioral Health Needs: Recommendations Implementing Community Engagement Requirements in Medicaid: Recommendation and Updated Implications Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Transitions to Adult Coverage: Recommendations and Updated Implications Click the [...]

joe2026-05-12T14:55:54-04:00May 13, 2026|MACPAC, Medicaid, Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission, Medicaid and housing, Medicaid and housing for the disabled, Medicaid regulations for the disabled|