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Pharmacies seek higher rates, more transparency
State pharmacies are pushing for greater transparency for how Medicaid managed care rates are set, specifically when it comes to pharmacy benefit managers.
CMS approves updated hospital assessment program
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has approved a renewal of the state’s hospital assessment program.
Enrollment in Medicaid managed care dipped slightly in April
Enrollment in HealthChoice Illinois, the state’s expansion of Medicaid managed care, dipped slightly in April. There were 2,227,446 members enrolled as of May 1, down from 2,249,704 on April 1.
SSM Health CEO sees growth in partnerships
Expect more teaming up in SSM Health’s future.
Press Releases
Press Releases
LatestSwedish Covenant Medical Group Midwifery Practice again named a “Triple Aim” Best Practice group
The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) recently designated Swedish Covenant Medical Group’s Midwifery Practice an ACNM Best Practice facility for “Triple Aim” achievement. This recognition acknowledges Swedish Covenant Medical Group’s Midwifery Practice for improving population health and patient experience while reducing cost of care associated with midwifery services.
Medicare/Medicaid
Pharmacies seek higher rates, more transparency
State pharmacies are pushing for greater transparency for how Medicaid managed care rates are set, specifically when it comes to pharmacy benefit managers.
Insurance
Appeals court upholds dismissal of Land of Lincoln suit
A federal appeals court has upheld a decision dismissing a former Illinois insurer’s lawsuit that claimed it should have received more funding through a temporary Affordable Care Act program.
Health Reform
State may request rehearing after Land of Lincoln ruling
Department of Insurance Director Jennifer Hammer anticipates requesting a rehearing after a federal appeals court ruled Thursday against shuttered Land of Lincoln’s claim it should have received more than $70 million through the Affordable Care Act’s risk corridor program.
Hospitals
CMS official says star ratings not delayed because of Rush analysis
A critical analysis from Rush University Medical Center had no bearing on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ decision to delay its star ratings for hospitals, a top-ranking official said Tuesday.
Legislative
Lawmakers sign off on plans allowing Medicaid members to keep their doctors, limiting short-term policies
If Medicaid managed care patients like their doctor, they could keep them, under a bill headed to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s desk.
Health Tech
Telehealth expert: Illinois should add ‘teeth’ to parity law
The state could do more to ensure that telehealth services are treated the same as other healthcare services, according to a telehealth expert.
More From Health News Illinois
Pharmacies seek higher rates, more transparency
State pharmacies are pushing for greater transparency for how Medicaid managed care rates are set, specifically when it comes to pharmacy benefit managers.
CMS approves updated hospital assessment program
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has approved a renewal of the state’s hospital assessment program.
Enrollment in Medicaid managed care dipped slightly in April
Enrollment in HealthChoice Illinois, the state’s expansion of Medicaid managed care, dipped slightly in April. There were 2,227,446 members enrolled as of May 1, down from 2,249,704 on April 1.
SSM Health CEO sees growth in partnerships
Expect more teaming up in SSM Health’s future.
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