New data shows a slight decrease in Medicaid and CHIP enrollment last year
The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) today released the December 2018 edition of the MACStats: Medicaid and CHIP Data Book, with updated data on national and state Medicaid and CHIP enrollment, spending, benefits, and beneficiaries’ health, service use, and access […]
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MACPAC Makes Recommendations to Strengthen Medicaid Drug Rebate Program; Address Opioid Epidemic
Commission would close loopholes in Medicaid Drug Rebate Program and support integration of substance use disorder treatment
Washington, DC—The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) today released its June 2018 Report to Congress on Medicaid and CHIP, with recommendations to change statutory provisions that prevent state Medicaid programs from paying the lowest price for […]
New Publications from MACPAC
Dear Colleague,
There’s an array of new issue briefs, fact sheets, and MACStats on the MACPAC website, including fact sheets on newly approved state Medicaid expansion waivers, an issue brief on Medicaid’s important role in emergency response, and the program’s role in delivery system transformation. See below for our newest products and keep watching MACPAC’s website […]
MACPAC Recommends Steps to Streamline Managed Care
March 2018 report to Congress also highlights opportunities in telehealth to improve health care delivery
Washington, DC—The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) today released its March 2018 Report to Congress on Medicaid and CHIP, focusing in its first two chapters on managed care and telehealth, areas of high interest to Congress as it […]
MACPAC Releases 2017 Edition of MACStats Medicaid and CHIP Data Book
December 2017 edition includes information on new adult group enrollment and spending
Today, the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) released the December 2017 edition of the MACStats: Medicaid and CHIP Data Book. In addition to its annual update of national and state-specific data for Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), […]
Brush Up on Medicaid and CHIP with New Information from MACPAC
As you begin to gear up for what promises to be a busy fall season in health policy, we want to let you know about new publications and other information on Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) that we’ve added to the MACPAC website over the summer.
New resources on current issues in […]
MACPAC Highlights Medicaid’s Important Role in Responding to the Opioid Epidemic
June 2017 report to Congress details state solutions for care delivery, availability of treatment, and reducing opioid misuse
Washington, DC—State Medicaid programs are responding to the nationwide opioid crisis by covering treatment, innovating in the delivery of care, and working with other state agencies to reduce misuse of prescription opioids, according to the Medicaid and CHIP […]
New materials from MACPAC
Dear Colleague,
As congressional discussions on Medicaid and health reform break for the April recess, we wanted to alert you to some new and newly relevant publications from MACPAC. Among the new and noteworthy topics are:
How states exercise flexibility in their Medicaid programs including eligibility pathways, benefits, and payment policies. Stay tuned for additional briefs on […]
MACPAC Issues March 2017 Report to Congress
New analysis of 2014 data shows declining hospital uncompensated care but continued financial stress on safety-net providers
Washington, DC—The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) today released new analysis showing that total hospital uncompensated care for Medicaid and uninsured patients fell by about $4.6 billion (9.3 percent) between 2013 and 2014, with the largest […]
MACPAC Recommends 5-Year CHIP Funding Extension
Congressional advisory panel says extending children’s health insurance program will stabilize health coverage for children and financing for states
Washington DC—The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) recommended five additional years of federal funding for the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) today, calling for action “as soon as possible” to preserve health insurance […]