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:   Abstract: : Health care reform has evolved over the past few decades, but one constant in this transformation has been Section 1115 waivers. These waivers broadly permit states to conduct “Medicaid research and development” programs to better meet the health care needs of their unique populations. Thus, the onus of health care reform […]

On January 9, 2017 the Washington Healthcare Authority (HCA) reached a pivotal milestone in their partnership with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) to transform the delivery and quality of care served to their Medicaid population. The two parties finalized the Standard Terms and Conditions (STCs) of the 1115 Medicaid waiver, making the waiver […]

Carla D’Angelo, Vice President, leads the Health+Hospital/OneCity Health account in New York City. As the account lead, she directs the work of 15 consultants in the internal account team and manages the relationship with the client. She has spent most of her career in managed care and most recently helped lead the transition of an […]

This year's 13th Annual Conference, entitled; "Shaping Healthcare's Future: Delivering Value Along the Continuum of Care", will bring together experts from across the full spectrum of the heathcare industry to discuss and debate the dramatic changes underway to align incentives, improve outcomes, and "bend the cost curve".
Presenter: Dawn Hawkins Johnson

State of NY Finance provides for an educational day with New York City and state finance experts and policy leaders responsible for budget, expense, cost, investment and fiscal affairs in government. We have four Power Panels on New York’s major financial issues including sustainability, security, health care and infrastructure. Each will provide information to government finance professionals and an opportunity to hear from the experts in each field.
Presenter: Wren Keber

  The year 2017 is upon us, and that means that the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) of 2015 is in effect for eligible clinicians who participate in Medicare Part B. MACRA is a bipartisan approach to physician payment reform attempting to repair the patient-provider relationship, as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid […]

Introduction & MSO Background: A management services organization (MSO) is a health care specific administrative and management engine that provides a host of administrative and management functions necessary to be successful in the ever changing healthcare environment. As risk begins to shift from health plans to providers as part of managed care arrangements, many […]

  New York State announced the approval of an extension for the Section 1115 Medicaid Waiver and released updated Standard Terms and Conditions (STCs) this week. The STCs is the contract between the state and CMS that lays out the terms of the waiver and how waiver programs will be operated. The current waiver was […]

The first annual Texas State of Reform Health Policy Conference will foster a dialog about the opportunities and challenges facing one of the nation’s most dynamic states for health care. This conference brings together industry experts and state policy makers from across the state. Join us to connect, network, and discuss the most important health care activity taking place today. Managing constant change in health care takes more than just hard work. It takes a solid understanding the legislative process and knowledge about intricacies of the health care system. That’s where State of Reform comes in. State of Reform pulls together practitioners, thought leaders, and policymakers – each working to improve the health care system in their own way – into a unified conversation in a single place. The agenda is built based on the advice of our Texas Convening Panel to maximize value for attendees. It is sure to be one of the most diverse statewide gatherings of senior health care leaders, and one of the most important events in Texas health care. With hundreds of attendees from all corners of health care and health policy, this is an event that can’t be missed! Check out this short video that explains why State of Reform will be in Texas and previews what the event in Austin might look like then register to join us!
Presenter: Dave Salsberry

The event will bring together health care leaders from all the islands and the federal government to discuss critical next steps in Hawaii’s health care transformation. A conference should be more than just a sharing of ideas; it should empower attendees with strategies that further their own visions of reform. This January, State of Reform aims to drive the conversation further than it has gone before through a convening panel of local experts who will help select our panel topics. In every state State of Reform is in, we strive to bring this policy-agnostic, cross-siloed approach. We hope you will join us this Jan. 12, 2017 as we continue to connect the dots in health care in Hawaii.
Presenter: Carla D'Angelo