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OIG says MA, Medicaid managed care plans have limited, inaccurate behavioral health provider networks 

A report by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General found that many Medicare Advantage and Medicaid managed care plans offer access to a limited proportion of behavioral health providers, and inaccurately list 72% of in-network behavioral health care providers as being available.
News

GAO says CMS should target behavioral health services in prior authorization audits

The Government Accountability Office May 29 released a report recommending the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services target behavioral health services when auditing Medicare Advantage plans’ use of prior authorization.
Letter/Comment
Public

AHA Letter to CMS on the Rural Health Transformation Program

AHA urges the CMS to ensure that the Rural Health Transformation Program funding prioritizes payments to hospitals through an efficient and streamlined state application and award process.
News

AHA-supported bill would repeal discriminatory Medicare policy

The AHA today expressed support for the Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act, a bill that would eliminate the 190-day lifetime limit on inpatient psychiatric hospital services for Medicare patients.
Health Plan Accountability Update
Public

Health Care Plan Accountability Update: March 28, 2024 - July 8, 2024

The AHA May 29 submitted a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services responding to a request for information regarding Medicare Advantage data, urging CMS to increase oversight of the program.
News

CMS releases final rule for 2026 Medicare Advantage, prescription drug plans 

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services April 4 finalized changes to the Medicare Advantage and prescription drug programs for contract year 2026.
Advisory
Member

CMS Issues Rate Announcement and Final Rule for CY 2026 Medicare Advantage, Prescription Drug Plans

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) earlier this month released its rate announcement and final rule on Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly for contract year (CY) 2026.
News

AHA supports policy, technical changes to Medicare Advantage, Part D for 2026

The AHA Jan. 27 voiced support for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposed rule on policy and technical changes to Medicare Advantage and Part D for contract year 2026.