Heading into 2022, the Michigan Primary Care Association (MPCA) plans to focus on addressing health equity concerns and implementing information technology (IT) services in clinics that allow for “holistic” care and more time spent with patients, says new MPCA CEO Phillip Bergquist. Bergquist became the new MPCA CEO in early November and was … Read more
This is the last “5 Things” newsletter before the holidays, so we want to wish all of you a wonderful and safe holiday season! This newsletter includes a conversation with Rich Saunders, details on the DHHS transition plan, and health items in Gov. Cox’s budget. Thanks for reading, and we’ll see you in 2022! Eli … Read more
We are excited to announce that we recently opened up registration for the 2022 State of Reform Federal Health Policy Conference. The event is coming up on February 17 and will be fully virtual, allowing attendees from across the country to participate! This conference will feature conversations on federal health policy, innovations in the state-federal relationship, … Read more
We are excited to announce that we recently opened up registration for the 2022 State of Reform Federal Health Policy Conference. The event is coming up on February 17 and will be fully virtual, allowing attendees from across the country to participate! This conference will feature conversations on federal health policy, innovations in the state-federal relationship, … Read more
We are excited to announce that we recently opened up registration for the 2022 State of Reform Federal Health Policy Conference. The event is coming up on February 17 and will be fully virtual, allowing attendees from across the country to participate! This conference will feature conversations on federal health policy, innovations in the state-federal relationship, … Read more
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) opened the public comment period for the state’s draft 1115 waiver renewal application on Tuesday, signaling the latest step forward in the state’s effort to reform the Oregon Health Plan (OHP). OHA is preparing to submit the new five-year Medicaid program waiver to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services … Read more
Last year, Sylvia, a low-income senior living with diabetes, faced a difficult choice. Experiencing a hyperglycemic episode, she weighed a costly trip to the emergency department against the risk of potentially exposing herself to COVID-19. She chose to get treatment, likely saving her life, but with proper diabetes management she could have avoided the visit … Read more
A panel of experts spoke about the importance of authenticity, relationship building, and data in positively impacting health outcomes for underserved communities at our 2021 Colorado State of Reform Health Policy Conference. The panelists included Rep. Leslie Herod (D-Denver), chair of the Colorado Black Democratic Legislative Caucus, Bobby King, vice president of diversity, … Read more
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) on Tuesday published five final policy concept papers in preparation for its upcoming Medicaid waiver renewal. The concept papers, says OHA, will form the basis of the state’s 1115 waiver application to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The new 5-year waiver will be in effect from 2022–2027. … Read more
Spectrum Health has recently signed a national Health Equity Pledge from Heath Evolution Forum to collect and review self-reported data on race, ethnicity, language, and sex (REaLS) from patients over the next three years with the goal of addressing health disparities. The health system hopes to use this data to identify disparities to improve health … Read more