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Can Medicaid Managed Care Help Essential Hospitals Succeed?

Aug 10, 2017 || Megan Fillebrown

Learn from experts at Premier, Inc. about the evolution of Medicaid Managed Care and how essential hospitals can succeed in the changing environment.

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GAO: Medicaid Expansion States Report Better Behavioral Health Care Access

Jul 31, 2017 || Michelle Rosenfeld

Expanded Medicaid access under the Affordable Care Act might have helped patients seek treatment for behavioral health issues, which disproportionately affect low-income populations.

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ACA Led to Improved Care Access for Low-Income Adults

Jul 7, 2017 || Dayna Clark

Researchers examined outcomes in Kentucky, Arkansas, and Texas; they found expanding access to health coverage improved care access and affordability.

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On the Hill: Senate Recesses Without Passing ACA Repeal

Jul 3, 2017 || Erin Delaney

Negotiations continue; areas of contention include the Medicaid per-capita cap growth rate and the phase out of Medicaid expansion enhanced funding.

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MACPAC Releases Brief on Medicaid DSH Cuts

Jun 26, 2017 || Rachel Schwartz

The brief projects Medicaid disproportionate share hospital payment reductions under the Affordable Care Act and the House-passed American Health Care Act.

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On the Hill: Senate Gains Momentum on ACA Repeal

Jun 13, 2017 || Erin Delaney

Senate Republican leaders aim to submit a draft bill to the Congressional Budget Office early this week and vote on the bill before the July Fourth recess.

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Urban Institute Details State Impact of AHCA Cuts

Mar 23, 2017 || Emily Schweich

The American Health Care Act's Medicaid cuts would fall heavily on low-income states that expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.

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Member Leader Testifies on ACA Repeal Impact

Mar 21, 2017 || Jocelyn Wiles

Samuel Ross, CEO of Bon Secours Baltimore Health System, testified at an event held by House Democrats on the Republican-proposed bill to repeal the ACA.

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Tell Your House Members to Vote No on AHCA

Mar 21, 2017 || Staff -

This legislation is moving with unusual speed and could reach the Senate floor as early as next week if it wins House approval Thursday.

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Price, Verma Outline Medicaid Priorities

Mar 17, 2017 || Michelle Rosenfeld

The letter affirms their desire to improve the Medicaid program and the vulnerable people it serves and to ensure the program provides value to taxpayers.

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House Committees Pass ACA Repeal and Replace Bills

Mar 10, 2017 || Staff

The committees on Energy & Commerce and Ways & Means passed ACA repeal and replacement bills that could affect coverage and essential hospital funding.

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House Releases Bill To Repeal and Replace ACA

Mar 7, 2017 || Staff -

The American Health Care Act offers some relief for the safety net, but the association remains deeply concerned about substantial changes to Medicaid.

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Exploring Emerging Health Care Policy on Capitol Hill

Jan 30, 2017 || Megan Fillebrown

Attendees heard about the current status of health care legislation, including efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.

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2016 Election Recap: Implications for Essential Hospitals

Oct 19, 2016 || Nicole Contrino

How will the election impact the future of health care policy?

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KFF Brief Highlights Medicaid Expansion Benefits

Jun 21, 2016 || Michelle Rosenfeld

A review of 61 studies found that expansion under the ACA has improved health coverage, access to care, and economic outcomes.

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Essential Hospitals Financing 101

Apr 11, 2016 || Laura Baker

Sarah Mutinsky will be covering the rules and challenges of financing non-federal Medicaid payments.

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On the Hill: Appropriations Debate, Tax Extenders, Medicare DSH

Dec 9, 2015 || Amanda Walsh

Congress debates omnibus appropriations measure, considers another stop-gap funding bill, as deadline for government shutdown looms.

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On the Hill: Medicaid Task Force, Reconciliation, Ways and Means Chair

Nov 10, 2015 || Amanda Walsh

Senate plans to expand House reconciliation bill with full ACA repeal; Rep. Brady named Ways and Means chair; Republicans establish Medicaid task force.

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Partnership for Medicaid Discusses the Future on Capitol Hill

Sep 29, 2015 || Staff

The briefing included a panel of four experts serving different Medicaid populations who spoke about continuing to strengthen the program and the role of Medicaid expansion in increasing access to care.

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Alternative Medicaid Expansions: Hospital Perspectives

Aug 7, 2015 ||

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Health Affairs Details Medicaid’s Commitment to Access and Quality

Jul 31, 2015 || Staff

Articles focus on innovative waivers that support states in transforming delivery systems to improve access and quality of care. Another focus is Medicaid coverage in areas of crucial need, such as mental health care.

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Health Affairs Explores Financial and Political Aspects of Medicaid

Jul 30, 2015 || Sandy Laycox, MFA

Articles cover the ACA's Medicaid expansion, Medicaid shortfalls and community benefit funds, and the impact of recent Supreme Court decisions on Medicaid.

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CMS Will Fast-Track Certain Section 1115 Waiver Renewals

Jul 29, 2015 || Matthew Buechner

Proposed renewals must be for demonstrations that are working effectively and have no major or complex policy changes. Certain waivers that use the enhanced FMAP are ineligible.

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MetroHealth Study Shows Value of Medicaid Coverage

Jul 8, 2015 || Carl Graziano

Research shows how Medicaid coverage improves health and health care outcomes, and saves money.

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Leading a Hospital Turnaround in a Non-Expansion State

Jul 2, 2015 ||

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Late-Breaking Finance Issues

Jul 2, 2015 ||

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CBO: ACA Repeal Would Cost 24 Million Americans Health Insurance

Jun 24, 2015 || Matthew Buechner

CBO also found that if a full ACA repeal took effect on Jan. 1, 2016, the federal deficit would increase by $137 billion between 2016 and 2025.

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Alternative Medicaid Expansions: Hospital Perspectives

Apr 30, 2015 || Alana Mallory

Learn more about how states are negotiating alternative Medicaid expansions.

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Uncompensated Care Survey Deadline Extended to May 6

Apr 24, 2015 || Staff

America's Essential Hospitals is conducting this member survey to capture the impact of the ACA coverage expansion on essential hospitals.

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MACPAC Report to Congress Examines CHIP, Premium Assistance Waivers

Mar 17, 2015 || Zina Gontscharow

Report includes potential impact if CHIP was to expire, Section 1115 waivers used to expand Medicaid coverage, and other aspects of Medicaid payment policy.

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