Medicaid Managed Care Policy and Planning meeting features discussion of Independent Assessor, update on MAP behavioral health carve-in.

The comments support the exemption of PACE programs from the independent assessment process, seek a phased approach to implementation, and request continued reimbursement for plan-based assessments.

Medicare providers have two additional months to submit 2020 cost reports. Sequestration is scheduled to resume April 1^st unless Congress acts.

LeadingAge and the American Health Care Association announced a set of recommendations to promote quality in nursing homes, including survey reform and staffing. These reforms are predicated on an increase in Medicaid and other funding that is consistent with the cost of delivering quality care.

OMH RFP now available.

Please contact Dan Didier at ddidier@greycastlesecurity.com if you are interested in this opportunity.