5 Things We’re Watching is our regularly distributed market and policy intelligence newsletter. Each newsletter includes five items of relevance specific to your market. Enjoy links to original source documentation, thoughtful coverage from other outlets, and independent reporting from State of Reform.
Over 90 organizations coming to the 2023 Alaska State of Reform Health Policy Conference
Ethan Kispert | Sep 22, 2023 | Alaska
With the 2023 Alaska State of Reform Health Policy Conference coming up next month, we wanted to share the list of organizations that will be attending our event. It's an impressive list and one that we're honored to host and convene on October 11th! We are looking forward to meeting
Detailed Agenda for the 2023 Maryland State of Reform Health Policy Conference is now available!
Ethan Kispert | May 25, 2023
The Detailed Agenda for our 2023 Maryland State of Reform Health Policy Conference is now available! Through our extensive stakeholder engagement process, we have put together many exciting panels that will cover the most important topics in Maryland health policy. Join us as we hear from experts across the landscape
5 Things Utah: Medicaid redeterminations, Signed health bills
Eli Kirshbaum | Mar 27, 2023 | Utah
This edition includes information about the state's preparation for upcoming Medicaid eligibility redeterminations and newly enacted health legislation. Thanks for reading! Eli Kirshbaum State of Reform 1. State agencies prepare for Medicaid redeterminations The first in a series of scheduled rate reductions to Utah Medicaid’s enhanced FMAP will occur
5 Things California: Medi-Cal redeterminations, Older adult homelessness, Naloxone vending machines
Eli Kirshbaum | Mar 27, 2023 | California
In this edition, we provide an update on some of the work underway to prepare for Medi-Cal redeterminations, conversations in the legislature about how to respond to the high rate of older adults experiencing homelessness, information about San Diego County's first naloxone vending machine, and more. We recently released the Topical
5 Things Texas: Medicaid redeterminations, Conversation w/Carelon Behavioral Health, Health bills we're watching
Eli Kirshbaum | Mar 17, 2023 | Texas
This edition features information about the work state leaders are doing to prepare for Medicaid redeterminations, a conversation with Carelon Behavioral Health's Kevin Denmark about the company's recent rebranding, and some some health-related bills of interest. Thanks for reading! Eli Kirshbaum State of Reform 1. State leaders discuss Medicaid
5 Things Colorado: Medicaid redeterminations, Health bills we're watching, Update on drug affordability board
Eli Kirshbaum | Mar 17, 2023 | Colorado
In this month's edition, you'll find information and insight about upcoming Medicaid redeterminations, coverage of various healthcare-related legislation being considered in Denver, and an update on the work of the Prescription Drug Affordability Board. Thanks for reading! Eli Kirshbaum State of Reform 1. Health leaders continue preparation for Medicaid
5 Things Oregon: Mask mandates, CareOregon redetermination work, Nurse staffing ratios
Shane Ersland | Mar 16, 2023 | Oregon
In this edition, we focus on the end of the healthcare setting mask mandate, CareOregon's work to help customers retain coverage through the redeterminations process, and controversial legislation that would mandate minimum nurse/patient staffing ratios. Thanks for reading! Shane Ersland State of Reform 1. Mask mandate to end next
5 Things Washington: Mask mandates, Health bills, Pregnancy deaths
Shane Ersland | Mar 16, 2023 | Washington
This month's edition includes coverage of health bills that have passed through their first chamber in the legislature, and information about Washington's lifting of the mask mandate for healthcare settings next month. As always, thanks for reading! Shane Ersland State of Reform 1. Mask mandate ending next month Washington's
5 Things Florida: Medicaid step therapy coverage, FL hospitals' economic impact, Medicaid redeterminations
Eli Kirshbaum | Mar 14, 2023 | Florida
This edition includes coverage of a bill to prohibit Medicaid coverage of step therapy, a report showing the significant contribution Florida hospitals make to the state's economy, and information about upcoming Medicaid redeterminations. Thanks for reading! Eli Kirshbaum State of Reform 1. Legislature looks to eliminate step therapy in
5 Things Maryland: Abortion constitutional amendment, Prescription Drug Affordability Board, Gov. Moore's health priorities
Eli Kirshbaum | Mar 3, 2023 | Maryland
In this edition, we look at some health-related bills we're watching in the legislature. With the deadline to pass bills out of their committees of origin only a couple weeks away, lawmakers are working to advance legislation concerning reproductive rights, drug affordability, and more. We also include some information from
