Health Reform
Health Reform Implementation Resources
UnitedHealth Group Working Papers
Working Paper 3 estimates that state and federal government could save $366 billion through the use of managed care in Medicaid long-term care and increased care coordination. Working Paper 4 estimates $250 billion from providing integrated care to dual eligibles.
Kaiser Health Reform Source
Primers, research and regultory documents. Click here.
National Governor's Association Health Reform Implementation Resource Center
Click here to view working papers and reports on Medicaid, CHIP, Exchanges, delivery system initiatives, and more.
Georgetown Center for Children and Families: Implementation Resources for States
Summaries, timelines, and links to federal regulatory guidance. Click here to visit the webpage.
MHPA Key Links
Links to organizations, associations and policy research. Click here.
MHPA Policy Efforts on Health Reform
MHPA Submits Final Comments on Exchange EligibilityOn October 31, 2011, MHPA submitted comments to the proposed rule on Exchange Eligibility in the Affordable Care Act. The comments focus on priority issues for MHPA members. Click here to read the full letter.
MHPA Responds to RFI from CMS Regarding State Flexibility to Establish a Basic Health ProgramOn October 31, 2011, MHPA responded to select questions included in the Request for Information Regarding State Flexibility to Establish a Basic Health Program Under the Affordable Care Act in an effort to help States weigh the policy and fiscal implications of the Basic Health Program option. Click here to read the full letter.
MHPA Submits Comments on Exchanges and Qualified Health PlansOn October 5, 2011, MHPA submitted comments on the proposed rule for the establishment of Exchanges and Qualified Health Plans under the Affordable Care Act. The comments focus on the intersection between Medicaid and the Exchange and policies affecting Medicaid health plans and the low-income Medicaid beneficiaries they serve. Click here to read the full letter.
MHPA Submits Comments on Medicaid Access RegulationOn June 28, 2011, MHPA submitted comments on the proposed rule on the Medicaid access regulation that advocates want to apply to managed care. MHPA supports the approach to exempt Medicaid managed care plans from the proposed state review process. Click here to read the full letter.
MHPA Submits Comments on the Medicare Shared Savings Program: Accountable Care Organizations On June 6, 2011, MHPA submitted comments on the proposed rule for the Medicare Shared Savings Program: Accountable Care Organizations, as considerations for the applicability of this program to Medicaid and Medicaid managed care programs. Because of Medicaid MCOs’ successful history with coordinating the care of their members, MHPA wants Medicaid ACO rules to foster the continuation of the role Medicaid MCOs have had in providing coordinated care. Click here to read the full letter.
MHPA Submits Comments on Health Care Aquired Conditions
On March 18, 2011, MHPA provided comments on the proposed rule to extend payment adjustments and non-payment to Provider-Preventable Conditions and Health Care Acquired Conditions, aka "never events" to Medicaid. Click here to read the full letter.
MHPA Submits Comments on Adult Quality Measures
On March 1, 2011, MHPA submitted comments on the initial core set of adult quality measures for Medicaid. MHPA called for the use of existing measures, standardization across states, and reporting across managed care and fee-for-service. Click here to read the full letter.
MHPA Submits Comments on State-Level Exchanges
On October 4, 2010, MHPA submitted recommendations in response to a notice from the Department of Health and Human Services seeking comments on the planning and establishment of state-level exchanges called for in the Affordable Care Act. MHPA recommended streamlined and consumer-friendly enrollment processes, provisions to support continuous coverage, and policies that would encourage consumer choice in Medicaid and Exchange plans. Click here to read the full letter.
MHPA Issues Statement on the Passage of Health Reform Legislation
On March 22nd, MHPA President & CEO Thomas Johnson issued a statement applauding Congress for passing historic health reform legislation that will provide health care to an additional 16 million low-income Americans through expanding Medicaid and strengthening the Children's Health Insurance Program. Click here to read the full statement.
MHPA Urges Congressional Leaders to Exempt Medicaid Plans in Proposed Industry FeeOn January 15th, MHPA sent a letter to House and Senate Leadership outlining its priorities and recommendations for a final health care reform bill. The letter requests Medicaid and CHIP health plans be exempt from the industry fee proposed in the Senate health care reform bill. The letter argues that fees imposed on Medicaid and CHIP plans will be passed along to state Medicaid programs and are therefore counterproductive. Click here to learn more
MHPA Supports the Casey AmendmentMHPA joined hundreds of organizations in support of Senator Robert Casey's amendment to the health reform legislation that would protect and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The amendment would fully authorize and fund CHIP through 2019. In addition, it would maintain current eligibility levels, maintain affordability, and streamline enrollment procedures. Click here to read the full letter.
MHPA Joins Advocacy Groups in Support of Preventive Health Provisions for Children in Health ReformOn December 7, 2009, MHPA joined over 60 organizations in a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, supporting the prevention and wellness provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that are aimed at improving the health of children and adolescents. Click here to read the letter.
MHPA Letter to Senate Regarding the Proposed Annual Fee for Health InsurersOn October 1, 2009, MHPA sent the following letter to the Senate Finance Committee leadership expressing concern for the application of the $6.7 billion annual fee to Medicaid health plans. Click here to download the letter.
MHPA Letter to House Energy & CommerceOn July 17, 2009 MHPA provided the following letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee providing comments on the America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009. Click here to download the letter.
UnitedHealth Group Working Papers
Working Paper 3 estimates that state and federal government could save $366 billion through the use of managed care in Medicaid long-term care and increased care coordination. Working Paper 4 estimates $250 billion from providing integrated care to dual eligibles.
Kaiser Health Reform Source
Primers, research and regultory documents. Click here.
National Governor's Association Health Reform Implementation Resource Center
Click here to view working papers and reports on Medicaid, CHIP, Exchanges, delivery system initiatives, and more.
Georgetown Center for Children and Families: Implementation Resources for States
Summaries, timelines, and links to federal regulatory guidance. Click here to visit the webpage.
MHPA Key Links
Links to organizations, associations and policy research. Click here.
MHPA Policy Efforts on Health Reform
MHPA Submits Final Comments on Exchange EligibilityOn October 31, 2011, MHPA submitted comments to the proposed rule on Exchange Eligibility in the Affordable Care Act. The comments focus on priority issues for MHPA members. Click here to read the full letter.
MHPA Responds to RFI from CMS Regarding State Flexibility to Establish a Basic Health ProgramOn October 31, 2011, MHPA responded to select questions included in the Request for Information Regarding State Flexibility to Establish a Basic Health Program Under the Affordable Care Act in an effort to help States weigh the policy and fiscal implications of the Basic Health Program option. Click here to read the full letter.
MHPA Submits Comments on Exchanges and Qualified Health PlansOn October 5, 2011, MHPA submitted comments on the proposed rule for the establishment of Exchanges and Qualified Health Plans under the Affordable Care Act. The comments focus on the intersection between Medicaid and the Exchange and policies affecting Medicaid health plans and the low-income Medicaid beneficiaries they serve. Click here to read the full letter.
MHPA Submits Comments on Medicaid Access RegulationOn June 28, 2011, MHPA submitted comments on the proposed rule on the Medicaid access regulation that advocates want to apply to managed care. MHPA supports the approach to exempt Medicaid managed care plans from the proposed state review process. Click here to read the full letter.
MHPA Submits Comments on the Medicare Shared Savings Program: Accountable Care Organizations On June 6, 2011, MHPA submitted comments on the proposed rule for the Medicare Shared Savings Program: Accountable Care Organizations, as considerations for the applicability of this program to Medicaid and Medicaid managed care programs. Because of Medicaid MCOs’ successful history with coordinating the care of their members, MHPA wants Medicaid ACO rules to foster the continuation of the role Medicaid MCOs have had in providing coordinated care. Click here to read the full letter.
MHPA Submits Comments on Health Care Aquired Conditions
On March 18, 2011, MHPA provided comments on the proposed rule to extend payment adjustments and non-payment to Provider-Preventable Conditions and Health Care Acquired Conditions, aka "never events" to Medicaid. Click here to read the full letter.
MHPA Submits Comments on Adult Quality Measures
On March 1, 2011, MHPA submitted comments on the initial core set of adult quality measures for Medicaid. MHPA called for the use of existing measures, standardization across states, and reporting across managed care and fee-for-service. Click here to read the full letter.
MHPA Submits Comments on State-Level Exchanges
On October 4, 2010, MHPA submitted recommendations in response to a notice from the Department of Health and Human Services seeking comments on the planning and establishment of state-level exchanges called for in the Affordable Care Act. MHPA recommended streamlined and consumer-friendly enrollment processes, provisions to support continuous coverage, and policies that would encourage consumer choice in Medicaid and Exchange plans. Click here to read the full letter.
MHPA Issues Statement on the Passage of Health Reform Legislation
On March 22nd, MHPA President & CEO Thomas Johnson issued a statement applauding Congress for passing historic health reform legislation that will provide health care to an additional 16 million low-income Americans through expanding Medicaid and strengthening the Children's Health Insurance Program. Click here to read the full statement.
MHPA Urges Congressional Leaders to Exempt Medicaid Plans in Proposed Industry FeeOn January 15th, MHPA sent a letter to House and Senate Leadership outlining its priorities and recommendations for a final health care reform bill. The letter requests Medicaid and CHIP health plans be exempt from the industry fee proposed in the Senate health care reform bill. The letter argues that fees imposed on Medicaid and CHIP plans will be passed along to state Medicaid programs and are therefore counterproductive. Click here to learn more
MHPA Supports the Casey AmendmentMHPA joined hundreds of organizations in support of Senator Robert Casey's amendment to the health reform legislation that would protect and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The amendment would fully authorize and fund CHIP through 2019. In addition, it would maintain current eligibility levels, maintain affordability, and streamline enrollment procedures. Click here to read the full letter.
MHPA Joins Advocacy Groups in Support of Preventive Health Provisions for Children in Health ReformOn December 7, 2009, MHPA joined over 60 organizations in a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, supporting the prevention and wellness provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that are aimed at improving the health of children and adolescents. Click here to read the letter.
MHPA Letter to Senate Regarding the Proposed Annual Fee for Health InsurersOn October 1, 2009, MHPA sent the following letter to the Senate Finance Committee leadership expressing concern for the application of the $6.7 billion annual fee to Medicaid health plans. Click here to download the letter.
MHPA Letter to House Energy & CommerceOn July 17, 2009 MHPA provided the following letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee providing comments on the America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009. Click here to download the letter.
2012 Annual Awards Forum
Register now for the MHPA Center for Best Practices Second Annual Awards Forum, April 30, 2012 from 8:00am to 2:00pm at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, DC. This one-day event of industry CEOs, CFOs, CMOs and other key personnel will honor Medicaid health plans for their innovative and effective best practices which have improved the health of Medicaid enrollees. To register or become a sponsor, click here.
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