Medicaid doula services key to addressing maternal health disparities in Florida, report finds
Nicole Pasia | Sep 23, 2022 | Florida
MHA encourages Marylanders to get boosted for fall
Nicole Pasia | Sep 22, 2022 | Maryland
Maryland looks to improve CCBHC quality and reporting measures
Nicole Pasia | Sep 16, 2022 | Maryland
Florida insurance board hears recommendations for consumer protection-related legislation
Nicole Pasia | Sep 15, 2022 | Florida
The Florida Health Insurance Advisory Board (FHIAB), which provides counsel to the Office of Insurance Regulation, the Agency for Health Care Administration, the legislature, and other entities, heard 8 legislative recommendations centered around increasing policyholder protections at a meeting on Thursday. Louisa McQueeney, Communications Director for Florida Voices
Maryland seeks Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation contractor
Nicole Pasia | Sep 13, 2022 | Maryland
The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) released a request for proposals (RFP) this month for a non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) contractor for the state’s Medicaid population. MDH intends to award a single contract award for a maximum period of 7 years. The contract will fulfill requirements under the
What They’re Watching: Joe DeMattos, Health Facilities Association of Maryland
Nicole Pasia | Sep 13, 2022 | Maryland
As President of the Health Facilities Association of Maryland, Joe DeMattos is focused on improving care integration for the state’s long-term care settings, including skilled nursing, assisted living programs, and continuing care retirement communities. At our 2022 Maryland State of Reform Health Policy Conference, DeMattos said Maryland already has relatively
Florida receives $14 million federal grant for health insurance navigators
Nicole Pasia | Sep 9, 2022 | Florida
Florida received $14 million last week in federal grant funding to assist health insurance navigator programs in the state. As open enrollment for the 2023 plan year is set to begin November 1st, navigators are preparing to deliver information and services to those who need to apply for or change
MDH releases RFP for Medicaid dental benefits administrator
Nicole Pasia | Sep 8, 2022 | Maryland
The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) announced a request for proposals (RFP) Tuesday for a contractor to administer dental benefits to eligible Maryland Medicaid beneficiaries. MDH plans to grant a single award through the RFP. The search for a Dental Benefits Administrator (DBA) or Dental Administrative Services Organization
Q&A: Legal Aid Society of Hawaii’s Connie Liu on increasing health insurance navigation services
Nicole Pasia | Sep 7, 2022 | Hawaii
Connie Liu is the Community Engagement Managing Attorney for the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, one of Hawaii’s oldest nonprofit civil law firms. With 11 offices statewide, the Legal Aid Society provides comprehensive services including legal aid, financial assistance, and health insurance navigation. The Legal Aid Society was recently awarded