Category: Monthly Issues

Health Policy News December 2016

With the end of 2016 and the change in administration fast approaching, it is no surprise we are seeing a flurry of activity and discussion across the health policy landscape. ...

Health Policy News November 2016

This issue of Health Policy News focuses on recent developments in payment and delivery system reform.  After receiving more than 4,000 comments on its proposed rules, the Centers for Medicaid ...

Health Policy News September 2016

Today’s special edition of Health Policy News focuses on the Proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP) for 2018 issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ...

Health Policy News June 2016

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new grant opportunity for states last week.  State insurance regulators across the country are eligible to apply for funding to ...

Health Policy News April 2016

Last summer, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a comprehensive overhaul of the regulations governing Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Managed Care. With the final ...

Health Policy News March 2016

March was another big month in Federal health policy – with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issuing final guidance on the 2017 certification standards for Qualified Health ...

Health Policy News February 2016

Quality has been top of focus across the health care world.  Whether it be related to coverage, care or other consumer services, there has been ongoing movement to advance quality. ...