A deeper look behind inflation and its impact on Hawaii social determinants of health
Nicole Pasia | Jul 5, 2022 | Hawaii
Maryland Medicaid to prioritize certain groups during initial months of PHE unwinding
Nicole Pasia | Jun 30, 2022 | Maryland
AHCA reconvenes Medicaid advisory subcommittees for first time since onset of COVID
Nicole Pasia | Jun 30, 2022 | Florida
Mental Health Association of Maryland supports maternal behavioral health initiatives
Nicole Pasia | Jun 29, 2022 | Maryland
The Mental Health Association of Maryland (MHAMD), one of the state’s top advocates for behavioral health policy reform, continues to support new developments at the federal and state level. More health leaders are acknowledging the key link between maternal mental and physical health. According to MHAMD, 15-20% of
Innovative financing and regional partnerships key to advancing integrated behavioral health in Maryland
Nicole Pasia | Jun 27, 2022 | Maryland
Maryland is taking steps to improve the integration of behavioral health services in the primary care space, particularly for children and adolescents. With initiatives such as educating providers, strengthening regional partnerships, and advocating for more cohesive financing, experts are working to address what they identify as a “surge in crisis
What They're Watching: Angelo Edge, Aetna Better Health of Maryland
Nicole Pasia | Jun 24, 2022 | Maryland
Aetna Better Health of Maryland is looking to address the social determinants of health for vulnerable Marylanders from as many different perspectives as possible, according to CEO Angelo Edge. Through their work with community organizations, Aetna is offering technical and funding support for low-cost housing projects across the state and
After over a decade, Hawaii to restore adult Medicaid dental benefits
Nicole Pasia | Jun 23, 2022 | Hawaii
Med-QUEST Division Administrator Judy Mohr Peterson, PhD, had an exciting announcement for members of the Med-QUEST Healthcare Advisory Committee (MHAC) at its meeting on June 22nd: after over 10 years, full Medicaid dental benefits are returning for Hawaii adults. Due to the financial strain of the Great Recession
New pharmacy benefit manager regulations go into effect in Florida July 1st
Nicole Pasia | Jun 23, 2022 | Florida
Florida pharmacies will receive a new set of audit protections from pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) next month, thanks to a bill passed by the General Assembly last legislative session. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 357, otherwise known as the Florida Pharmacy Act, on June 20th. PBMs represent health
Dr. Kekoa Taparra highlights importance of data disaggregation in Pacific Islander health
Nicole Pasia | Jun 22, 2022 | Hawaii
Accurate representation of Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (NHPI) is sorely needed in the health care system, especially as the long-term impacts of the COVID pandemic continue to arise, according to Native Hawaiian oncologist Kekoa Taparra, MD, PhD. Paka Ola Lokahi, a non-profit focused on improving Native Hawaiian health, recently