The Impact of Managed Medicaid on Insurance Networks: Good or Bad?
In January 2020, the District of Columbia issued an RFP for the D.C. Healthy Families Program, the District of Columbia Healthcare Alliance Program, and the Immigrant Children’s Program. These small-scale…
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COVID Exacerbates Network Inadequacy for Children’s Behavioral Health Providers
The large-scale disruption that is occurring in the lives of children will likely last through 2021. Consequently, there is a great deal of professional concern over the short-term and long-term…
Read MoreHow Will Increased Medicaid and CHIP Enrollment Impact Your Provider Network?
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted nearly all areas of our lives. This is especially the case with the insurance industry. One especially relevant outcome is the uptick in Medicaid and…
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Own vs. Rent: What is the Best Way to Establish a Viable Provider Network?
Insurance carriers are under significant pressure to cut costs while continuing to support the recent pandemic-related surge in Medicaid enrollment. These expectations may make insurance companies question whether it makes…
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COVID’s Impact on Children’s Behavioral Health
Children everywhere are feeling the unpredictable effects of COVID and the resulting societal change, including family insecurity, job loss, eviction, and domestic violence. This has led many kids to experience…
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Lower Health Care Costs by Addressing Social Determinants of Health
The Cost of a Healthy Life The American Hospital Association reports socioeconomic factors are responsible for approximately 40% of a patient’s health outcomes. Inequities in patient populations better known as…
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