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Manatt's Christina Farr was quoted in an article by MedCity News on a #digitalhealth company’s recent #IPO and how it could provide opportunities for similar digital health companies looking to go public. To learn more and read the full article, click here: https://lnkd.in/ed53ZXvf

On September 26, 2024, #CMS released a State Health Official letter to states on federal Medicaid Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) requirements. The guidance offers insight into states’ EPSDT obligations, as well as a set of recommended strategies to improve the services they provide to children and youth. A new issue brief prepared by Manatt Health's Jocelyn Guyer, Ashley Traube, John O'Brien, Cindy Mann and Patricia Boozang for the RWJF’s State Health and Value Strategies program outlines actions for states to review the EPSDT guidance with an eye towards how they can continue to improve coverage, access and quality of behavioral health care for children and youth enrolled in #Medicaid and #CHIP. Heather Howard Daniel Meuse To learn more and read the full issue brief, click here:?https://lnkd.in/eXfu453W

On April 1, Manatt's Edo Banach will speak at Medicarians 2025 on a panel session in Las Vegas, NV. This panel will address the #CMS final rule and decode the real situation at #HHS, the future of #MedicareAdvantage, and how you can fortify your business against the inevitable headwinds coming your way. To learn more and register for the event, click here:?https://lnkd.in/eEw3W2yK

In a recent executive order, the Administration doubled down on price transparency as a policy vehicle intended to curb health care spending. The assumed relevance and benefits of price transparency for individual consumer decision-making has its roots in classical economic theory, but idiosyncrasies unique to health care make the realization of those benefits far more complicated. Manatt Health's Tom Robertson explains more and analyzes the potential impact of price transparency on health care costs:?https://lnkd.in/eRXACkTy

On March 28, Manatt's Melindah Sharma will speak at the Inaugural Women Shaping the Future of Healthcare Summit, hosted by Ignite. This panel conversation will focus on how female leaders can harness their power to advance health care transformation and pave the way for future leaders. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eC36ueWc

With the Trump administration potentially poised to reshape 1115 Medicaid waiver policy, states need to be proactive in implementing their already-approved federal demonstrations, Patricia Boozang writes in the latest 80 Million. These waivers aim to expand coverage, test new #benefits and invest in delivery system innovation for #Medicaid enrollees nationwide. Read more here:?https://lnkd.in/emdGVebq

On March 25, 2025, Manatt's Nick Bath will speak at the AHIP 2025 #Medicare, #Medicaid, Duals & Commercial Markets Forum on a session in Baltimore, Maryland. A panel of experts will discuss current and emerging trends in prescription drug spending and offer perspectives on drug policy solutions to incentivize innovation, competition and increase access and affordability. To learn more and register, click here:?https://lnkd.in/eGykMdAq

Manatt's Melinda Dutton was quoted in a Law360 article discussing how the new administration's recent decision to rescind federal guidance on health-related social needs may impact the health care industry and what it signals about it’s approach to the #Medicaid program. Learn more and read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ev5XnR2t

Manatt's Cindy Mann was quoted in an article by CNN on how potential cuts to the #Medicaid program could negatively impact rural communities and hospitals. Learn more and read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eg9NjQZN

Medicaid fraud and waste is a real problem. #Artificialintelligence (AI) offers a real solution for state #Medicaid programs to improve program efficiency, integrity and quality. Three priority areas in which Medicaid programs and the Trump Administration should invest in to deploy #AI technology include eligibility and enrollment, program oversight and integrity, and network adequacy and access monitoring. Read more in our latest 80 Million article by Jared Augenstein, Anne Karl, Randi Seigel and Kaylee O'Connor:?https://lnkd.in/eZVztEAA