Hospice News November 1, 2024
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently expanded tribal health care reimbursement options in state-based and pediatric programs. The move could help palliative care providers improve access and disparities among underserved indigenous populations.
CMS has approved coverage amendments that allow certain state Medicaid programs and Children’s Health Insurance Programs (CHIP) to cover traditional health care practices provided by tribal and Indian Health Service (IHS) facilities and urban Indian organizations (UIO). Impacted Medicaid state programs include Arizona, California, New Mexico and Oregon.
The agency has cited goals to improve culturally appropriate health care delivery and outcomes among tribal communities.
“By strengthening access to traditional health care practices, these innovative state demonstrations can play a crucial role in reducing...
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