Grants, Funding & Federal Programs Global Child Nutrition Month A time to recognize the impact and challenges of food insecurity around the world and share approaches to strengthen nutrition services in the U.S. Key Takeaways As we discussed in our previous blog post in March on National Nutrition Month, food insecurity is serious problem in…
Grants, Funding & Federal Programs Enhancing Nutrition Program Integrity to Combat Food Insecurity During National Nutrition Month we recognize the food and nutrition programs run by state agencies. These programs must navigate complex regulatory requirements in order to reach the at-risk populations they are designed to serve. Key Takeaways Food and nutrition programs must meet…
Industry insights & thought leadership Five Key Issues Shaping Medicaid in 2026 and Beyond A forward-looking view at the policy, funding, and oversight priorities shaping Medicaid. Executive Summary As 2026 approaches, Medicaid programs across the United States are facing a transformative period marked by fiscal constraints, federal policy shifts, evolving care delivery models, and new…
Prior Authorization Provisions Implementation Timelines: Update Background In 2024, we shared details of an Informational Bulletin (CIB) issued by the Centers for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS) intended to provide states and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) tools to improve monitoring and strengthen oversight of managed care organizations (MCOs) in CMCS. The…
Grants, Funding & Federal Programs | Public health & Community Impact National Nutrition Month Discover how comprehensive nutrition programs and food assistance services are addressing food insecurity and helping millions of Americans access the meals they need. Key Takeaways National Nutrition Month®, observed every March, emphasizes the critical importance of maintaining healthy eating habits and…
Access Standards States Oversight and Monitoring of MCOs’ Decisions on Prior Authorization Requests Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) January 2019 On June 12, 2024, the Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS) issued an Informational Bulletin (CIB) to provide additional tools for States and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to improve the…
MeDicaid Policy & Strategy Managed Care Prior Authorization Denials Explore how state Medicaid agencies can strengthen oversight of prior authorization denials and improve access to care. Key Takeaways The growing scrutiny of Medicaid managed care prior authorization denials has placed increased responsibility on state Medicaid agencies to strengthen oversight, monitor compliance, and protect beneficiary access…