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GWU and ACAP Offer New Ideas for Care of Dual Eligibles
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Jan 23rd, 2012
The George Washington University, in collaboration with the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP), recently released a research report on managing the care of individuals covered by both Medicare and Medicaid or duals. The research proposes a state based plan to coordinate care for...
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CBO Analysis Questions Medicare Demonstrations Including Home Health
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Jan 23rd, 2012
On January 18, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report examining 10 major Medicare demonstrations and found that few create savings for Medicare. The demonstrations were focused on disease management, coordinated care and value-based purchasing demonstration projects.
One...
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VNAA Comments on Medicare ACO Shared Savings Program
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Jan 17th, 2012
On January 3, VNAA submitted comments on Medicare Program; Final Waivers in Connection With the Shared Savings Program [CMS–1439–IFC], or Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). These organizations coordinate care between multiple health providers for Medicare Beneficiaries. This program is expected...
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VNAA Meets with Acting CMS Administrator Tavenner
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Jan 9th, 2012
On Wednesday, January 4, as part of the Leadership Council of Again Organizations, VNAA met with Marilyn Tavenner, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Acting Administrator. Ms. Tavenner outlined top priorities for CMS, including the Innovation Center, program integrity, and supporting the...
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Challenges and Opportunities for Dual Eligibles Care Management
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Jan 3rd, 2012
There are nearly nine million dually eligible beneficiaries in Medicare and Medicaid. Typically, these patients are poorer and sicker than normal Medicare beneficiaries. These individuals utilize more services and account for a much larger share of the spending in both programs. This population...
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MedPAC Presents on Home Health and Hospice Payment Adequacy at December Meeting
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Dec 19th, 2011
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) met December 15 and 16, to review proposed recommendations to be included in the March 2012 report. The December meeting is the meeting where MedPAC commissioners hear recommendations for updates to each Medicare provider type’s market basket...
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