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Planning for Medicaid Unwinding in 2023

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In 2020, Congress passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act that provided states enhanced funding for Medicaid and CHIP and required states to adopt continuous coverage for individuals and families through the end of the PHE. They recommend strategies for effective outreach and communication with hard-to-reach populations.

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Innovations in Behavioral Healthcare: A Digital Path to Resilience

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amount of telehealth adoption prior to the COVID-19 pandemic,?some Several factors drove these concerns, such as licensing, Medicare/Medicaid?reimbursement, organization and staff in trainings, track data around course completions, and to communicate with staff about their training. there was a fair?amount some providers?were?weary

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Reducing Maternal Mortality: Will the ‘Birthing-Friendly’ Hospital Designation Help?

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­The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule in August 2022 to improve maternal health outcomes and advance health equity — two of the Biden-Harris Administration’s key priorities. But it’s also important to adopt a holistic view of the maternal healthcare experience. Sadly, U.S.