American Hospital Association April 22, 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services April 22 finalized rules intended to improve access in both the Medicaid fee-for-service and managed care programs. The rules also align requirements in the Children’s Health Insurance Program with the Medicaid program and finalize several changes to state directed payments, including codifying state flexibility for directed payments to match the average commercial rate.
In a statement shared with the media, Ashley Thompson, AHA’s senior vice president for public policy analysis and development, said, “Today’s final rule from CMS takes a number of important steps toward ensuring access and coverage for those eligible for Medicaid and CHIP, which are key priorities for America’s hospitals and health systems.
“The AHA appreciates that CMS acknowledges...
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