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Why Does Maryland’s Public Health Funding Need Urgent Reform?
Management & Administration Why Does Maryland’s Public Health Funding Need Urgent Reform?

In the heart of Maryland, local health departments (LHDs) are grappling with a funding system that seems stuck in a bygone era, unable to keep pace with the pressing demands of modern public health challenges, while counties across the state sound the alarm over a structure lacking transparency and

Fresenius Medical Care Shines with Strong Q1 2025 Results
Management & Administration Fresenius Medical Care Shines with Strong Q1 2025 Results

In a healthcare landscape often marked by unpredictability and economic strain, Fresenius Medical Care AG (FMS) has emerged as a beacon of resilience with its exceptional first-quarter performance this year. As a global leader in renal care, the company has navigated significant challenges,

How Can Smart IT Fix Duplicate Medicaid Enrollments?
Management & Administration How Can Smart IT Fix Duplicate Medicaid Enrollments?

The challenge of duplicate enrollments in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) has quietly siphoned off billions of taxpayer dollars for years, creating a financial burden that undermines the efficiency of these critical healthcare programs. This issue arises when

How Will CMS Updates Boost IPF Payments for FY 2026?
Management & Administration How Will CMS Updates Boost IPF Payments for FY 2026?

In a significant move for mental health care providers, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has rolled out a series of updates to the Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities (IPF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) for fiscal year 2026. These changes, detailed in a recent final rule,

Why Is CareOregon Limiting Out-of-Network Mental Health Care?
Management & Administration Why Is CareOregon Limiting Out-of-Network Mental Health Care?

In a healthcare landscape increasingly defined by rising costs and funding uncertainties, a significant policy shift by CareOregon, a Portland, Oregon-based nonprofit managed care organization, has sparked attention and concern among its members and industry observers. This nonprofit, the largest

How Is Chicopee Tackling Rising Health Insurance Costs?
Management & Administration How Is Chicopee Tackling Rising Health Insurance Costs?

In the heart of Massachusetts, the city of Chicopee finds itself grappling with a challenge that resonates across the nation: the relentless rise in health insurance costs, which burden both municipal budgets and residents. During a recent special City Council meeting held in a crowded City Hall

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