Observations and Post-Covid-19 Health Care in the United States
During the 20th century, two world wars and numerous regional military conflicts claimed more than 150 million lives and decimated entire countries. During the past 100 years, trillions of dollars have been expended assembling armies and building military preparedness to defend homelands and protect the citizenry. However, it has taken less than three months for […]
Considerations for Extension and/or Renewal of the Texas 1115 Waiver: A Look at Other States
The expiration of the Texas 1115 Waiver at the end of September 2022 is a call to action. With the uncertainty surrounding the Texas 1115 Medicaid Waiver renewal, the state’s Health and Human Services Commission may consider some of the policy and regulatory changes to the Medicaid program that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid […]
Hospital COVID-19 Disaster Funding: Five Things Hospitals Must Do to Prepare
Hospitals, state associations and other stakeholders need to be prepared to address the negative financial impacts associated with the COVID-19 pandemic as it continues to have a widespread impact on our health care system. Many hospitals are likely to experience severe financial challenges, requiring financial assistance from federal, state and local governments in order to […]
Considerations for Extension and/or Renewal of the Texas 1115 Waiver: A Look at Other States
Abstract: The expiration of the Texas 1115 Waiver at the end of September 2022 is a call to action. With the uncertainty surrounding the Texas 1115 Medicaid Waiver renewal, the state’s Health and Human Services Commission may consider some of the policy and regulatory changes to the Medicaid program that the Centers for Medicare and […]
Despite Threats to the ACA, It is Time to Plan Long-Term
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has survived for a decade despite Congressional attempts to repeal it, executive orders to weaken it, and some Democratic Presidential candidates proposing to upend it in favor of a single-payer system. Despite the political rhetoric and executive actions, participating ACA individual insurers experienced a highly profitable 2019. This resulted in […]
Citrus Valley Health Partners: Equipped to Meet the Workforce Needs of the Future
California Delegated IPAs and Medical Groups: Operational, Financial and Regulatory Dilemmas
Payers and Providers California Edition
Measuring Total Investments in Health
Research has shown a positive relationship between spending on socialservices and improved health.1 As researchers, policymakers and the generalpublic begin to better recognize the many factors influencing individual andpopulation health beyond direct clinical care, some localities, states, federalagencies and research organizations have shown interest and engaged in efforts tomeasure the total investments being made to […]