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After botched first round, RI again soliciting bids for lucrative

(4 days ago) WEBThe state is seeking companies to provide health insurance to roughly 320,000 of Rhode Island’s Medicaid recipients each year, a massive undertaking …

https://www.wpri.com/target-12/after-botched-first-round-ri-again-soliciting-bids-for-lucrative-medicaid-contract/

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RI Senate pitches huge health care bill package - what's in it

(3 days ago) WEBMcKee asked lawmakers to boost the Medicaid reimbursement rates paid those who provide mental-health, substance-abuse and home health care services by …

https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/politics/state/2024/03/05/ri-senate-pitches-huge-health-care-bill-package-whats-in-it/72838890007/

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McKee Administration, Community Partners Roll Out Plan for …

(8 days ago) WEB“Rhode Island’s eight federally qualified health centers are ready to support Medicaid eligible beneficiaries throughout this process, from spreading the message to …

https://governor.ri.gov/press-releases/mckee-administration-community-partners-roll-out-plan-restarting-state-medicaid

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Governor McKee must live up to his promises for Rhode Island’s …

(1 days ago) WEBIn October 2024, Rhode Island nursing homes are poised to receive a record Medicaid reimbursement rate increase of 14 percent, or nearly $70 million, with an …

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/05/21/metro/rhode-island-nursing-homes-low-wages-staffing-shortages/

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RI Health and Human Services asks for Medicaid spending hike.

(1 days ago) WEB1:38. The agency that oversees Rhode Island's public health insurance program is asking Gov. Dan McKee for more than $200 million in new annual spending …

https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/politics/state/2023/10/03/ri-executive-office-health-and-human-services-asks-for-medicaid-spending-hike-heres-why/70992845007/

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Medicaid rates hikes would take longer but apply to more …

(1 days ago) WEBAn eagerly anticipated report released by the Rhode Island Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner (OHIC) in September recommended a $45 million …

https://rhodeislandcurrent.com/2023/10/31/medicaid-rates-hikes-would-take-longer-but-apply-to-more-beneficiaries-in-budget-request/

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Rhode Island health officials to resume Medicaid renewals for

(1 days ago) WEBRhode Island previously resumed Medicaid renewals in April due to a federal mandate, which was the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic, …

https://turnto10.com/news/local/rhode-island-health-officials-resume-medicaid-renewals-families-with-children-households-dhs-agencies-central-falls-pandemic-restart-november-15-2023

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Governor McKee, EOHHS Announce Procurement For Medicaid …

(6 days ago) WEBRhode Island’s Medicaid Managed Care Organizations provide healthcare delivery to over 320,000 – or 90% - of the state’s Medicaid members each year. The …

https://governor.ri.gov/press-releases/governor-mckee-eohhs-announce-procurement-medicaid-managed-care-organizations

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Medicaid - HealthSource RI

(6 days ago) WEBThis single application will let you know if you qualify for free or low-cost Medicaid or for affordable commercial coverage through HealthSource RI. You can also apply in person …

https://healthsourceri.com/medicaid/

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Island Health claims 5-star rating from CMS in back-to-back years

(5 days ago) WEBIsland Health has received a five-star hospital rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, according to an Island Hospital news release.

https://www.goskagit.com/news/island-health-claims-5-star-rating-from-cms-in-back-to-back-years/article_625220de-30b3-11ee-92f3-eb17a82f817d.html

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What are Medicaid Renewals? Stay Covered Rhode Island

(4 days ago) WEBEnter the Medicaid ID number on your white Anchor card. Watch for mail from the State of Rhode Island. If we need more information to renew your coverage, …

https://staycovered.ri.gov/medicaid-renewals

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News Executive Office of Health and Human Services - Rhode …

(5 days ago) WEBTax Year 2022 Form 1095-B Guidance. Notice of Election for Independent Provider, Collective Bargaining 7/18/2022. Medicaid Recipients Eligible for Discounted …

https://eohhs.ri.gov/news

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Provider News Executive Office of Health and Human Services

(9 days ago) WEBProvider News. Physician and Outpatient Hospital Providers. The Equality in Abortion Coverage Act (EACA) was signed into law by the State of Rhode Island on May 18, …

https://eohhs.ri.gov/news/provider-news

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Medicaid / Medicare Programs RI Department of Human Services

(7 days ago) WEBMedicaid / Medicare Programs. DHS determines the eligibility for multiple healthcare coverage options through the publicly-funded state Medicaid program. If you have …

https://dhs.ri.gov/programs-and-services/medicaid-medicare-programs

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Open Enrollment - HealthSource RI

(Just Now) WEBNavigators are available throughout the state to help you with enrolling in a new plan or renewing your existing health coverage. Our Call Center’s hours during Open …

https://healthsourceri.com/oe/

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New Brief Unpacks Medicaid and CHIP Mental Health and …

(1 days ago) WEBMay is Mental Health Awareness Month. And with Medicaid (alongside the Children’s Health Insurance Program) serving as the largest payer of behavioral health …

https://ccf.georgetown.edu/2024/05/20/new-brief-unpacks-medicaid-and-chip-mental-health-and-substance-use-disorder-provisions-in-2024-government-funding-package/

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Rhode Island Medicaid UnitedHealthcare Community Plan

(6 days ago) WEBThe chance to visit a different gym each day if you want to. A variety of online workout plans, or create your own. Explore thousands of online classes and workout plans from …

https://www.uhc.com/communityplan/rhode-island

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RI Health Insurance Mandate - HealthSource RI

(5 days ago) WEBPlease call the Rhode Island Division of Taxation at (401) 574-8829 Option 3 (three). The line is staffed from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. business days. Or visit the Division’s website: …

https://healthsourceri.com/mandate/

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News Releases - Island Health

(Just Now) WEBNews Releases. Advancing Surgical Care for Anacortes Residents: Federal Grant Awarded to Island Health for Multi-specialty Robot. Island Health Partners with Western …

https://islandhealth.org/news/

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Rhode Island wants new insurers to run state Medicaid program

(6 days ago) WEBRhode Island is taking proposals from health insurers looking to manage the state's $3.5 billion Medicaid program. The Executive Office of Health and Human …

https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/state/2023/12/15/rhode-island-wants-new-insurers-to-run-state-medicaid-program/71931412007/

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Rhode Island Health Insurance Guide healthinsurance.org

(9 days ago) WEBThe open enrollment period for health insurance in Rhode Island runs from November 1 through January 31. Enrollments need to be completed by December 31 in order to have …

https://www.healthinsurance.org/states/health-insurance-rhode-island/

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Why Medicaid expansion in the South failed : NPR

(4 days ago) WEBSeveral Southern legislatures seriously considered full Medicaid expansion this year to get health insurance for hundreds of thousands of low income residents, but …

https://www.npr.org/2024/05/20/1252537889/why-medicaid-expansion-in-the-south-failed

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Why Medicaid’s ‘undercount’ problem counts - The Washington Post

(1 days ago) WEBWhy Medicaid’s ‘undercount’ problem counts. Analysis by Phil Galewitz. with research by McKenzie Beard. May 14, 2024 at 8:03 a.m. EDT. A newsletter briefing …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/05/14/why-medicaids-undercount-problem-counts/

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Why Medicaid expansion in the South failed Hawai'i Public Radio

(7 days ago) WEBSeveral Southern legislatures seriously considered full Medicaid expansion this year to get health insurance for hundreds of thousands of low income residents, but in …

https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/2024-05-20/why-medicaid-expansion-in-the-south-failed

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Disabled people scramble after benefits cut by Medicaid - USA …

(4 days ago) WEBShe received coverage through Florida’s Medicaid program until it abruptly stopped at the end of March, she said. “Every day the anxiety builds,” said Saa, who lost …

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/05/09/disabled-people-medicaid-benefits-cut/73590441007/

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Why Medicaid expansion failed in Mississippi and Alabama this

(8 days ago) WEBThey can't afford it. They don't have coverage." This spring, Mississippi's legislature considered but ultimately failed to adopt expansion, which would have …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/05/16/1251691921/medicaid-expansion-mississippi-alabama-south

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Why Medicaid expansion in the South failed - Health News Florida

(2 days ago) WEBSeveral Southern legislatures seriously considered full Medicaid expansion this year to get health insurance for hundreds of thousands of low income residents,

https://health.wusf.usf.edu/npr-health/2024-05-20/why-medicaid-expansion-in-the-south-failed

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How Medicaid became a battleground between Biden and DeSantis

(4 days ago) WEBHere’s a look at what’s at stake and where the other legal battles stand. Medicaid terminations. Florida has removed more than 1.8 million residents, including …

https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/05/13/how-medicaid-became-battleground-between-biden-desantis/

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Virginia Medicaid Taps Aeroflow Health for Lactation Services

(9 days ago) WEBBy Marissa Plescia on May 16, 2024. Aeroflow Health, a health tech company, has expanded its lactation consultation services to Virginia Medicaid, it …

https://medcitynews.com/2024/05/virginia-medicaid-lactation-consults/

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Medicaid tests diaper delivery for newborns - Axios

(7 days ago) WEBDelaware will test a Medicaid program allowing delivery of meals and diapers to postpartum enrollees for three months after giving birth.. Why it matters: The …

https://www.axios.com/2024/05/20/medicaid-diaper-delivery

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RI hospitals, health providers make less than Mass. and Conn. peers

(3 days ago) WEBIn the fiscal year starting July 2022, the operating margin of Rhode Island health systems was -3.4%. In Connecticut it was -3.8%. And in Massachusetts it was …

https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/politics/state/2024/04/01/rhode-island-hospitals-health-providers-make-less-than-massachusetts-connecticut-peers-report-shows/73145344007/

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New task force prescribes mental health support to curb - NBC …

(2 days ago) WEBPerinatal depression affects as many as 20% of women in the United States during pregnancy, the postpartum period, or both, according to studies. In some states, …

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/womens-health/protect-new-mothers-federal-panel-prescribes-mental-health-support-rcna152413

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HHS Mental Health Accomplishments by the Numbers

(8 days ago) WEBHHS Mental Health Accomplishments by the Numbers. Launched 988, with more than 9.5 million calls received since July 2022. Under this administration, HHS …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/16/hhs-mental-health-accomplishments-numbers.html

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Medicare Agency Taps NIH Official as Minority Health Director

(5 days ago) WEBMay 20, 2024, 8:02 PM UTC. Medicare Agency Taps NIH Official as Minority Health Director. By Tony Pugh. Tony Pugh. Senior Reporter. Replaces CMS interim …

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-and-business/medicare-agency-taps-nih-official-as-minority-health-director

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Has Fentanyl Peaked? - The New York Times

(8 days ago) WEBAs fentanyl’s spread briefly stalled, overdose deaths declined nationally in 2018. But then the drug went westward, reaching the Pacific Coast. That new wave, …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/21/briefing/has-fentanyl-peaked.html

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