October 31, 2018 Many people living with a serious illness who are receiving treatment for their condition, whether heart failure, lung disease, cancer or another illness, don’t have access to palliative care, which can make all the difference in how they feel physically, emotionally and spiritually. New palliative care guidelines set out to improve access to this care, which provides … Read More
Senate Unanimously Passes CHRONIC Care Act
September 27, 2017 On Tuesday, September 26, the Senate unanimously passed S. 870, the Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017. The CHRONIC Care Act has been supported by both Republican and Democratic members of the Senate Finance Committee, including Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-UT). A press release regarding CHRONIC can be found here: https://www.finance.senate.gov/chairmans-news/senate–unanimously-passes-chronic-care-act. . For … Read More
New Release: Avalere Analysis Models Impact of Per Capita Caps on Funding for Dual Eligibles
Medicaid Per Capita Caps Could Cut Funding for Dual Eligible Beneficiaries A new analysis from Avalere models the impact of per capita caps on funding for dual eligible individuals. It finds that finds that “proposals to limit per capita federal Medicaid funding growth based on medical inflation could lead to a $44 billion spending cut for dual eligible beneficiaries…over the … Read More