Eyebrow (category) The Case for Program Integrity in Medicaid Managed Care | Part Two: Understanding the Link Between Program Integrity and Managed Care Contracts — and Why It Matters to States In our first installment, Part One – The Case For Program Integrity in Medicaid Managed Care: The Current Landscape and Industry Issues, we looked at…
Medicaid Policy & Strategy The Case for Cost Reports: Part One | Are Medicaid Cost Reports Still Necessary? Learn about the influential factors at play and the evolution of the cost report itself, and see why we say Yes to cost reports. Key Takeaways Are Medicaid cost reports still necessary in today’s managed care landscape?…
BehAVIORAL hEALTH | hEALTH cARE dELIVERY & tRANSFORMATION Strategies for FQHC and RHC Success in Community Health | A Two-Part Series in Honor of National Health Center Week Discover essential strategies for establishing sustainable payment systems for FQHCs and RHCs. From PPS rate setting to alternative payment methodologies, explore actionable insights to ensure accessible, efficient,…
Client Alert House of Representatives Bill H.R. 1, An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14 Myers & Stauffer provides an overview of key Medicaid provisions in H.R. 1 and what state agencies should know as they assess the law’s potential impact on Medicaid financing, payment, eligibility, and…
Behavioral health | Health care delivery & transformation Strategies for FQHC and RHC Success in Community Health | A Two-Part Series in Honor of National Health Center Week Discover how federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and rural health clinics (RHCs) can overcome workforce shortages, funding uncertainties, and evolving healthcare trends to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care….
Program Integrity & Compliance The Case for Program Integrity in Medicaid Managed Care | Part One: The Current Landscape and Industry Issues Myers & Stauffer is pleased to present a multi-part blog series, brought to you by our Benefit/Program Integrity Team. In this series, we will take an intensive look at the various components of…
Client Alert House of Representatives Bill H.R. 1, Requirement for States to Establish Medicaid Community: Engagement Requirements for Certain Individuals H.R. 1 establishes new Medicaid community engagement requirements for certain adults and requires states to implement new eligibility, verification, outreach, and reporting processes beginning January 1, 2027. Key Takeaways H.R. 1, signed into law on…
Industry insights & thought leadership Medicaid Turns 60 Celebrate six decades of Medicaid services with a special look back at the history of the program. It marks 60 years since Medicaid was signed into law — six decades of expanding health care access to millions of individuals and families across the country. At Myers and…
Public Health & Community impact | Behavioral Health National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month Explore the challenges and opportunities in improving mental health access for racial and ethnic minority communities during National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Key Takeaways July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a critical time to address mental health disparities…
Client Alert House of Representatives Bill H.R. 1, Rural Health Transformation Program H.R. 1 establishes the Rural Health Transformation Program, providing $10 billion annually to states for five years to strengthen rural health care access, infrastructure, workforce, technology, and delivery systems. Key Takeaways H.R. 1 establishes a new Rural Health Transformation Program that will provide…
Client Alert House of Representatives Bill H.R. 1, Provider Tax and State Directed Payment Changes H.R. 1 makes significant changes to Medicaid provider tax and State Directed Payment (SDP) requirements that may affect state Medicaid financing, provider payments, and program sustainability. Key Takeaways On July 4, 2025, the President signed the House of Representatives budget…
News & Culture Honoring Excellence: Berry Bingaman Receives the Bruce Myers Legacy Award At Myers and Stauffer, we believe in honoring the individuals who go above and beyond, those who lead with purpose, empower others, and stay committed to service. The Bruce Myers Legacy Award is our highest internal recognition, named in memory of our…