New guidelines streamline review process in anticipation of growth in value-based payment arrangements.

Homes that upload their January census roster earlier in the submission window help minimize the possibility of a delay in their Medicaid rate update.

Changes streamline process and extends the amount of time that a consumer can use respite.

The General Budget Conference Committee (the “Mothership”) and joint legislative budget subcommittees convened for the first time on Monday to begin their work toward negotiating a final budget.

Secretary Price prioritizes additional flexibility for states and expanded waiver authority to restrict eligibility and services, while NASUAD highlights challenges posed by the American Health Care Act.

2017 methodology would remain unchanged from 2016.

Grants would support chronic disease self-management and falls prevention programs.