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Week in Washington 08/22/24
DNC Platform The Democratic National Convention released its policy platform this week. Inclusion of policies should be read more as a “wish-list” rather than something that ultimately will go into law should Vice President Harris win the election. Notable health care items included in the platform called for expanding the following: Employer Health Care Cost ... Read more
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Unlocking Solutions in Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace
Here is a snapshot of what awaits you at the HMA Fall Conference, by the numbers:
- Ten Concurrent Breakouts
Dive into a range of topics at breakout sessions designed to provide in-depth knowledge and practical solutions. - Nine Dedicated Networking Opportunities
Connect with peers, share ideas, and build valuable relationships at multiple receptions, breaks, and meals. - Eight Pre-Conference Workshops
Bring back actionable insights from small group conversations led by former federal and state agency leaders, seasoned actuaries, strategists, and advisors. - Seven PM is When the Reception Ends on Day 1
Join us from 5- 7 PM at our second networking reception with fellow attendees. - Six Expert Panelists on Housing and Healthcare
Our panel of distinguished speakers will discuss the critical issues at the intersection of housing and healthcare. - Five+ Health Plan Executive Speakers
These executives will share key initiatives and insights on the evolving landscape of healthcare. - Four Medicaid Directors on the Same Panel
Current and former Directors will overview their policy and operational priorities. - Three Sessions Focused on Improving Health Equity
Sessions will focus on strategies to advance health equity and to address disparities in healthcare. - Two Full Days of High Quality Programming
Sessions on healthcare and human services issues across the spectrum. - One Keynote Speaker
Hear from Darshak Sanghavi, MD of ARPA-H as he addresses the challenges and opportunities for innovation in the healthcare sector.
Newsworthy Findings
New Lines Of Attack Form Against The Affordable Care Act
The Affordable Care Act is back under attack with lawmakers claiming key parts of the ACA cost taxpayers too much and provide incentive for fraud.
Medicare Advantage Consensus Waning Ahead Of 2024 Election
Both political parties are more open to Medicare Advantage (MA) reform than in previous election cycles, a shift former federal officials warned should be a warning call for the health insurance industry to refocus its messaging and advocacy efforts surrounding the plans.
Consumers More Satisfied With Medicare Advantage Than Commercial Plans
Satisfaction among Medicare Advantage customers is 87 points higher than among customers of commercial member plans.
Section 1115 Waiver Watch: Medicaid Pre-Release Services For People Who Are Incarcerated
In April 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released guidance encouraging states to apply for a new Section 1115 demonstration opportunity to test transition-related strategies to support community reentry for people who are incarcerated.
Employer Healthcare Costs Projected to Rise 9% in 2025: Aon
Inflation, expensive specialty drugs and demand for pricy glucagon-like peptide 1 medications, or GLP-1s, are pushing costs higher, according to Aon. Pricey glucagon-like peptide 1 drugs, or GLP-1s, for weight loss are also projected to increase spending.
Bonus Article
The World’s Oldest Human Gives Us the Best Advice, Before She Died at 117 Years
Just for Fun
Math Riddle:
The first number in a sequence is 2. Every subsequent number is the product of the previous number and the number of letters in its English name. What is the 3rd number in the sequence?
Prior Week
Q: I am a number with a couple of friends, quarter a dozen and you’ll find me again.
A: 3
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