March 22, 2018 By Ross Margulies
Categories: Medicaid , Managed Care , Medicaid News
During the opening session of AHLA yesterday, we had the opportunity to hear remarks for Calder Lynch, current Counselor to CMS Administrator Seema Verma and potential replacement pick for outgoing CMCS Director. Lynch reiterated the three pronged approach the current administration is taking to Medicaid (as previously outlined by administrator Verma):
According to Lynch, these “three pillars guide our efforts as we look to the future of the program.” And what does that future look like? Well, we received a little preview. In particular, Lynch mentioned several soon-to-be-released rules/guidance documents designed o address these three pillars:
Mr. Lynch also mentioned a renewed effort to evaluate the impact of 1115 waivers – citing the agency’s recent decision to terminate DSHP funding. Based on this, I believe we should be looking for similar efforts to target areas where the agency thinks Federal funding has strayed from its initial purpose. More soon!