Wakely Wire
February 6, 2025
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Concentration of Specialty Services in Medicaid Provider Networks
Medicaid consumers, providers, managed care organizations, and states all have an interest in ensuring access to specialty care for Medicaid beneficiaries. We sought to interrogate the national Transformed Medicaid Statistical Information System (TMSIS) database to learn more about specialty provider networks and examine the provision of specialty services across various states. The concentration of specialty ... Read more
Week in Washington 02/06/25
Congress Congress continued to debate next steps on legislation. House leaders appear focused on advancing one bill that tackles all issues tax cuts, spending cuts, and immigration. The Washington Post reported that the majority of the spending cuts would be created through imposition of nationwide work requirements on the Medicaid program. Senate Republicans prefer to ... Read more
Newsworthy Findings
Argentina Says It Will Withdraw From the World Health Organization, Echoing Trump
A spokesman says President Javier Milei has ordered Argentina’s withdrawal from the World Health Organization due to “profound differences” with the U.N. agency
Trump Tariffs May Play Havoc with Health Prices, Supply Chains
A trade war with China could shock fragile global health care supply chains, driving up the cost of medical supplies, intensifying shortages of common drugs and limiting U.S. medical device makers' ability to import critical parts.
RFK Jr. Clears Key Hurdle on Path to HHS Secretary
A key Senate committee voted to advance Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination even after some legislators raised concerns about his vaccine stances and confusion on programs like Medicaid and Medicare.
Hospitals Seek to Intervene in J&J Lawsuit Against HHS to Protect Valuable Drug Discounts
340B Health and two safety-net hospitals want to help the government prove that drugmakers are required to give discounts on 340B drugs at the point of sale.
Cigna to Tie Executive Compensation to Customer Satisfaction
Cigna is one of a handful of national insurers that pledged to ameliorate customer pain points with healthcare, but the first to release a specific plan.
Bonus Article
World’s Smallest Heart Pump ‘A Game-changer’ in Keeping Failing Hearts Going Without Major Surgery
Just for Fun
Math Joke:
Why did the student do multiplication problems on the floor?
Prior Week
Q: What do you call a number that just can’t stand still?
A: A roamin numeral
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