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Health Care Plan Accountability Update - March 25, 2025

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Setting the Record Straight: Beware of Opinions Masquerading as Facts

For health care organizations that care for the 70 million Medicaid patients in the U.S., provider taxes are a life vest that keep state Medicaid programs afloat and allow them to continue providing critical health care services for their communities.

AHA blog pushes back on misleading reports on Medicaid financing arrangements 

A new AHA blog pushes back on some new reports that “have displayed a gross misunderstanding of both the legitimacy of various Medicaid financing arrangements and the consequences of stripping those resources from states trying to provide health care access to their most vulnerable residents.” 

HHS announces restructuring plan

The Department of Health and Human Services March 27 announced a series of actions as part of a department-wide restructuring. The department said the moves would not impact critical services. 

Brief examines impact of potential Medicaid cuts on state budgets and coverage

A KFF brief released March 24 compares the potential $880 billion in federal Medicaid cuts from the House-passed budget resolution to states' tax revenues, education spending and the number of Medicaid enrollees covered under the federal funding. The

Study finds 90% of Medicaid managed care plans cover at least one AUD medication without priority and quantity limits

A JAMA Network Open study published March 13 found that 90% of Medicaid managed care plans cover at least one alcohol use disorder medication without prior authorization and quantity limits.

New program seeks to improve mental health care access for health workers

A new initiative launched March 18 by the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation seeks to improve mental health care access for health care workers.

MACPAC recommends changes to Medicaid managed care external quality review, home- and community-based services

The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission released its March 2025 report to Congress March 13.

Senate Finance Committee holds confirmation hearing for CMS administrator nominee Mehmet Oz 

The Senate Finance Committee March 14 held a confirmation hearing on Mehmet Oz's nomination for administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

CMS Innovation Center to end four payment models early

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services March 12 announced that it will end four payment models early, terminating each by the end of 2025.