With a Republican president in the White House and Republicans controlling Congress, a longtime favorite strategy among the GOP for funding Medicaid is being considered.
With a Republican president in the White House and Republicans controlling Congress, a longtime favorite strategy among the GOP for funding Medicaid is being considered.
However, while block grants have the support of the president, House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wisconsin, the new HHS secretary, Tom Price, MD, and others in the Republican Party, there is also a growing opposition. Read our "5 Things to Know About Block Grants" to learn more. Below is an infographic that highlights what block grants are and what they might mean for Medicaid.
Examining Low-Value Cancer Care Trends Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 25th 2024On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we're talking with the authors of a study published in the April 2024 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® about their findings on the rates of low-value cancer care services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Empowering Community Health Through Wellness and Faith
April 23rd 2024To help celebrate and recognize National Minority Health Month, we are bringing you a special month-long podcast series with our Strategic Alliance Partner, UPMC Health Plan. In the third episode, Camille Clarke-Smith, EdD, MS, CHES, CPT, discusses approaching community health holistically through spiritual and community engagement.
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Insurance Coverage Limits JAKi Therapy Access for Patients With AA, Especially Non-White Populations
April 25th 2024A survey study showed major barriers to Janus kinase inhibitor (JAKi) therapy for patients with alopecia areata, especially for non-White patients who face higher rates of being uninsured and struggle more to afford the treatment.
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