Medicaid

The AHA April 23 released a blog responding to a report issued April 22 by Paragon Health Institute. The blog highlights how the report relies on a long list of distorted and debunked arguments.
The latest report from Paragon, which has targeted hospitals, relies on a long list of distorted and debunked arguments.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services April 8 issued guidance on implementing a provision within the reconciliation bill passed in July 2025 regarding federal matching funds for full Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program benefits for certain U.S. residents.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services April 2 announced the release of new data on health care utilization and prices at the provider and service level in open, machine-readable formats under an open license.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Innovation Center yesterday announced the launch of a new model under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program for children and youth up to age 21 who either have or are at risk of developing complex medical and behavioral needs.
It is broadly acknowledged that Medicare reimburses hospitals less than the cost of providing care and their reimbursement rates are non-negotiable.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services March 11 issued guidance to state survey agency directors clarifying and reinforcing the roles and responsibilities of organ procurement organizations and hospitals in organ procurement and transplantation.
The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission March 12 released its March 2026 report to Congress.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) March 6 released guidance for states on the implementation of Section 71107 of Public Law 119-21.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services March 6 issued guidance to states on transitioning to six-month Medicaid redeterminations in 2027, a change established by the budget reconciliation bill passed last year.