Legislative Policy Panel Convenes for Program Year
The MHA Legislative Policy Panel convened Oct. 12 to develop recommendations for the MHA Board of Trustees on legislative initiatives impacting Michigan hospitals …
MDHHS Releases Medicaid Rate Increase Policies
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recently released two concurrent final and proposed policies to implement Medicaid rate increases included in the fiscal year (FY) 2023 budget for dates of service on and after Oct. 1, 2022 …
MHA Keystone Center Presents Annual Health Equity Summit
MHA Keystone Center Presents Annual Health Equity SummitRegistration is now open for the Michigan Health Equity Summit that will take place in-person at Lansing Community College West Campus and virtually from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET on Nov. 3 …
ED MOUD Funding Available – Applications Due Dec. 16
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan (CFSEM) is partnering with the MHA Keystone Center, the Michigan Opioid Partnership (MOP) and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to provide …
Webinar Prepares for The Joint Commission and CMS Health Equity Requirements
Recently, The Joint Commission (TJC) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced their commitment in driving the next decade of health equity for people who are underserved. The commitment to advancing health equity …
MHA Podcast Explores Program Year Priorities with Michigan Medicine
MHA Podcast Explores Program Year Priorities with Michigan MedicineThe MHA released another episode of the MiCare Champion Cast, which features interviews with healthcare policy experts in Michigan on key issues that impact healthcare and the health of communities …
MHA Race of the Week – Michigan Supreme Court
MHA Race of the Week – Michigan Supreme CourtThe MHA’s Race of the Week series highlights the most pivotal statewide races and ballot questions for Election 2022. The series will provide hospitals and healthcare advocates with the resources they need to make informed decisions on Election Day, including candidates’ views and background …
The Keckley Report
Is the Honeymoon Over for Medicare Advantage?
“The bottom line: in the next 2-3 years, regulatory scrutiny of Medicare Advantage will increase and funding by Medicare will decrease. Congress will press for a clear correlation between Medicare’s solvency and MA cost-savings. Thus, it’s likely Medicare Advantage plans will charge higher premiums, limit benefits, intensify medical management activities, share more financial risk with high-performing provider organizations and offer services to new populations. Their margins will shrink, access to capital and enrollment growth will be imperatives, and innovation in holistic cost-effective care management and affordability key differentiators.”
Paul Keckley, Oct. 10, 2022
News to Know
News to Know- The last day to register online to vote in the Nov. 8 election is Oct. 24, 2022.
- Early in-person voting by absentee ballot at a clerk’s office remains available.
- Complimentary MI Vote Matters informational posters and the 2022 Candidate Guide are still available for MHA members.