Pharmacies

The Vast Majority of Nursing Facilities Will Need to Hire More Staff to Comply with the Final Federal Rule When Fully Implemented, Unless They Qualify for an Exemption

[ad_1] Based on a new KFF analysis, fewer than 1 in 5 (19%) nursing facilities currently meet the minimum staffing…

2 years ago

With Current Staffing Levels, About 1 in 5 Nursing Facilities Would Meet Fully-Implemented Minimum Staffing Standards in the Final Rule

[ad_1] On April 22, 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a highly-anticipated final rule that creates…

2 years ago

Section 1115 Waiver Watch: Medicaid Pre-Release Services for People Who Are Incarcerated

[ad_1] In April 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released guidance encouraging states to apply for a…

2 years ago

Explainer: How States Are Using Medicaid Waivers to Help Incarcerated Individuals Get Care and Transition Back into Their Communities

[ad_1] Compared to the general population, individuals who are incarcerated have higher rates of mental illness, substance use disorder, and…

2 years ago

Retiree Health Benefits: Going, Going, Nearly Gone?

[ad_1] Employer- and union-sponsored retiree health benefits have served as an important source of supplemental coverage for people on Medicare.…

2 years ago

KFF Survey of Medicaid Unwinding

[ad_1] About the Survey On March 18, 2020, in response to the outbreak of COVID-19 in the United States, the…

2 years ago

Gaps in Medicare Advantage Data Remain Despite CMS Actions to Increase Transparency

[ad_1] The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has recently taken actions to increase transparency in Medicare Advantage, the…

2 years ago

Experience of the Five Largest Publicly Traded Companies Operating Medicaid Managed Care Plans During Unwinding

[ad_1] At the start of the “unwinding” period, in April 2023, Medicaid enrollment peaked at 94.5 million, an increase of…

2 years ago

Variability in Payment Rates for Abortion Services Under Medicaid

[ad_1] Key Takeaways There is tremendous variability in how much states reimburse for abortion services in states that use state…

2 years ago

SUD Treatment in Medicaid: Variation by Service Type, Demographics, States and Spending

[ad_1] Substance use disorders (SUDs), including opioid and alcohol use disorders (OUDs and AUDs), are a major public health issue…

2 years ago