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Medicaid Health Plans of America (MHPA) is the leading trade association solely focused on representing Medicaid health plans. MHPA is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization formed in 1993 and incorporated in 1995. The mission of MHPA is to develop and advance public policy that controls costs and improves access and delivery of quality health care to Medicaid members.

MHPA Submits Final Comments on CHIPRA Quality Measures
On March 1st, MHPA provided additional comments on the core measurement set proposed by AHRQ. MHPA supported proposed measures that have already been specified, validated and currently in use by Medicaid or CHIP programs. Click here for the letter

MHPA and the Partnership for Medicaid Urge Congressional Leaders to Extend Enhanced Federal Assistance to States for Medicaid
On February 18th, MHPA sent a letter to House and Senate Leadership requesting support for legislation that would extend state fiscal relief provided in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Under ARRA, states received an enhanced federal match for Medicaid funding (FMAP) that will end December 31, 2010. MHPA is urging Congress to provide a six-month extension to allow state Medicaid agencies to close budget gaps.

McClellan, Cook to Headline Keynote Speakers at MHPA's 2010 Annual Meeting; Save the Dates November 4-5, 2010

MHPA has secured two keynote speakers who have given strong presentations at MHPA conferences in the past for its 2010 Annual Meeting, taking place November 4-5 in Arlington, Virginia. Charlie Cook wowed the audience at the 2008 MHPA Annual Meeting, while Dr. Mark McClellan gave poignant remarks at the 2005 Minority Health Conference. The New York Times has called Cook “one of the best political handicappers in the nation” and noted that The Cook Political Report is “a newsletter that both parties regard as authoritative,” and Bob Schieffer of CBS News calls it “the bible of the political community.” One of the most respected leaders on U.S. health care policy, Dr. Mark McClellan addresses America’s current health care challenges. As Medicare and Medicaid administrator, McClellan—who oversaw a budget larger than that of the Pentagon’s—instituted the largest reform of both systems in over 40 years, reforms which will have a profound impact on your health care. Keep checking the MHPA website for 2010 Annual Meeting updates.

Partnership for Medicaid Urges Health Reform Efforts to Continue; Holds Special Congressional Briefing

On the heels of a special Congressional Briefing held to highlight Medicaid's importance to people, providers and communities, the Partnership for Medicaid, a coalition of health care, local government, and labor organizations -- of which MHPA is a member -- sent a press release applauding the work of pro-health care reform lawmakers and urging them to continue their push for comprehensive legislation. Click here to view the January 27th press release and to learn more about the Congressional Briefing.