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Fran Hutchinson shares what it's like to be a senior who depends on MassHealth amid federal funding threats.

A planned freeze of payments toward previously approved federal programs was rescinded Wednesday by the White House Office of Management and Budget after public outcry.CongreA planned freeze of payments toward previously approved federal programs was rescinded Wednesday by the White House Office of Management and Budget after public outcry.Congresswoman Lori Trahan, appearing live Wednesday on WHAV's “Win for Breakfast” program, was one official who criticized what would have been an abrupt halt in food, rent, energy and childcare assistance, among other programs.“It's a reckless, unprecedented power grab by Donald Trump. The consequences have already been swift and severe for the most vulnerable families in our country,” Trahan said in a live interview Wednesday morning.Before the freeze could take effect, Judge Loren L. AliKhan of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ordered a halt until a hearing Monday. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt acknowledged the court ruling Wednesday in announcing the White House would end the proposed freeze.“In light of the injunction, OMB has rescinded the memo to end any confusion on federal policy created by the court ruling and the dishonest media coverage,” said. “The executive orders issued by the president on funding reviews remain in full force and effect and will be rigorously implemented by all agencies and departments. This action should effectively end the court case and allow the government to focus on enforcing the president's orders on controlling federal spending.”Trahan, however, told WHAV listeners, the freeze order “revealed the money they're going to come after.” Pointing to a grant Haverhill received to hire firefighters and staff a Bradford ladder truck, Trahan noted why local officials are concerned.“They're, of course, concerned about federal firefighter and police officer hiring programs. They've been awarded SAFER grant programs on their merits. They were delivered $4.1 million to hire 16 new firefighters and permanently staff a ladder truck at the Bradford Fire Station. That money is at risk.”The congresswoman said her office received calls came from new moms who “went into a panic” over how they would afford their groceries, parents worried about facing eviction if they lost rent assistance and state officials who, at first, couldn't access the Medicaid portal to draw down money for MassHealth. She said similar calls came from community health centers, Head Start programs, child care centers and those relying on home heating assistance, nursing home reimbursements and money for some teacher salaries. Trahan said the amounts represents $20 billion in the Massachusetts state budget alone.Trahan drew another local parallel—one that threatened the loss of Holy Family Hospitals in Methuen and Haverhill.“Medicaid is not a program that we can seek cuts to, especially when new consider how fragile the hospital infrastructure is in our state after Steward ripped off patients and left town.”She added the president does not have authority under the U.S. Constitution to make unilateral cuts of programs approved by Congress. Trahan suggested Trump needs the money to give the additional tax breaks to billionaires.Trahan plans a press conference Thursday at Greater Lawrence Community Action Council with Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña, Haverhill Mayor Melinda E. Barrett, Methuen Mayor David P. “D.J.” Beauregard Jr., Greater Lawrence Community Action Council Executive Director and CEO Vilma Martinez-Dominguez, Greater Lawrence Family Health Center interim President and CEO Steven Paris and Community Action CEO Kerri Perry.Support the show

Melissa Lynch works with Sustainable Cape, a non-profit dedicated to connecting local food to healthy places and people. Since April of 2024, she's been running the organization's Food is Medicine program, where Mass Health actually pays Sustainable Cape to deliver some of its patients' local food:

This week on The Codcast, John McDonough of the T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Paul Hattis of the Lown Institute chat with Christina Severin, President of Community Care Cooperative (C3). They discuss the role of accountable care organizations in coordinating high quality care for MassHealth patients, the transformation of Neighborhood Health Plan, and looking ahead at healthcare challenges under a second Trump term.

Wastewater surveillance is a powerful epidemiological tool that “mirrors our life,” and has gained wide attention in recent years due to its application during the COVID-19 pandemic. The hosts this week, Drs. Navaneeth Narayanan and Emily McDonald, are joined by two wastewater surveillance experts, Dr. Nasreen Hassoun-Kheir of Geneva University Hospitals, a WHO Collaborating Centre on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), as well as Professor David Graham of Newcastle University, United Kingdom, to discuss how this surveillance method—as well as a multidisciplinary approach—are central to understanding community health, infection control and pandemic preparedness. This episode was edited by Kathryn Hostettler and peer reviewed by Dr. James Donnelly of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), Dublin, Ireland.LiteratureUN Environment Programme (UNEP), Bracing for superbugs (2023) https://www.unep.org/resources/superbugs/environmental-action  Hassoun-Kheir N, et al. EMBRACE-WATERS statement (2021). doi:10.1016/j.onehlt.2021.100339 Hassoun-Kheir N, et al. Systematic review (2020). doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.140804 Trask JD, et al. (1942). https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2135222/Chapters (00:00) - Introduction (03:03) - Icebreaker question (08:33) - What is wastewater surveillance (WWS)? (12:47) - How does WWS relate to infection surveillance? (16:57) - WWS & pandemic preparedness (21:09) - Is the data accessible to the public? (25:10) - WWS uses in healthcare settings & mass health: what it can and cannot answer (43:00) - What's next for WWS: experts' picks (48:33) - Take-home messages

The need to address health equity in the delivery of care is of paramount importance for providers and payors alike, as the health care industry seeks to increase access to care, improve patient outcomes, and lower costs. This panel will address innovative payment incentives being implemented in Massachusetts to help promote equity, including new services and initiatives that are reimbursable by Medicare, MassHealth, and private payors. Hear from representatives whose organizations are among those on the front lines in promoting health equity, including their perspectives on these innovative payment initiatives available to providers in Massachusetts and related opportunities and challenges in advancing health equity.    Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Trenon Browne at tbrowne@bostonbar.org

This week on Health or Consequences, John McDonough and Paul Hattis are joined by Michael Levine, Assistant Secretary for MassHealth. They discuss the importance of MassHealth in the MA healthcare landscape, the agency's holistic approach to coverage and service provision, its response to the pandemic, and its relationship to the federal government.

This week on Health or Consequences, hosts Paul Hattis and John McDonough are joined by David Seltz, founding executive director of the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission. They discuss what the HPC has learned about health care costs over the last decade, where Massachusetts stands relative to other states, and the HPC's current policy priorities.

The war has triggered a devastating humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Hospitals have not been spared. Most are no longer functioning. For many doctors in the Boston area, this far-away conflict feels deeply personal.

*Recorded on Nov 6th 2023*It's Scorpio Season and a NEW season of Manic & Medicated! Yesterday we celebrated my 31st birthday and Season 3 of the podcast! It wouldn't be a celebration if I wasn't late to it. Let's talk about some life updates, crying at Starbucks, the cops calling me, going back to school, why I spoke to my ex boyfriend, MassHealth, future plans & more! Thank you for the support and if you're new here welcome to the shit show. xoxo,c.Link to Blog: https://c1992mccarthy.wixsite.com/sbeautySupport The Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/manicandmedIG/TikTok: @manicandmedicated_Email: manicandmedicatedpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show

Kaleb Roedel, News Reporter at KUNR Public Radio, reacts to a recent Pew survey that documents extremely high suicide rates among Native Americans and Alaska Natives; and Stephanie Doyle, Deputy Director for the Bureau of Family Health and Nutrition at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Madi Wachman, Director of Parent, Child, and Family Policy at MassHealth with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, says agencies in Massachusetts are working together to help improve health while utilizing the state's 1115 waiver. KUNR News Article: Native Americans, Alaska Natives see big spike in suicide rates Pew Webpage: Suicide Is an Urgent Public Health Issue in America CDC Webpage: Celebrate Native American Heritage Month! Massachusetts Webpage: Roadmap for Behavioral Health Reform Massachusetts Foundation Webpage: The MassHealth Demonstration Extension 2022–2027 – Building on Success, Focusing on Equity ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed  

Steven M. Cohen, Esq. of Rubin and Rudman LLP in Boston gives an overview of basic Medicaid eligibility rules in this podcast, excerpted from MCLE's 6/22/23 live webcast: Medicaid & Health Planning Update 2023. The full program is available as an on demand webcast or an MP3 here.  Get 24/7 instant access to hundreds of related eLectures like this one—and more—with a subscription to the MCLE OnlinePass. Learn more at www.mcle.org/onlinepass and start your free trial today!

A Federally-mandated “unwinding” process aimed at ending Medicaid health insurance coverage for enrollees who are no longer eligible continues in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Health Quality Partners CEO Barbra Rabson wrote about her concerns in a letter published by The Boston Globe on Thursday, and she joined WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about the issue.

During the COVID health emergency, federal rules allowed MassHealth recipients to keep their benefits indefinitely. But now, people have to prove they qualify and health care providers and community advocates fear people who don't speak English or have easy access to technology could lose access to coverage.

Massachusetts' Health and Human Services Secretary Kate Walsh says the federally required process of checking the insurance eligibility of Massachusetts residents is difficult and a lot more hands-on than expected.

The Cybercrime Wire, hosted by Scott Schober, provides boardroom and C-suite executives, CIOs, CSOs, CISOs, IT executives and cybersecurity professionals with a breaking news story we're following. If there's a cyberattack, hack, or data breach you should know about, then we're on it. Listen to the podcast daily and hear it every hour on WCYB. The Cybercrime Wire is sponsored by KnowBe4. To learn more about our sponsor, visit https://knowbe4.com • For more breaking news, visit https://cybercrimewire.com

Samia Bennet é agente de saúde comunitária e especialista de planos de saúde em Massachusetts. Na live, ela fala sobre a redeterminação do MassHealth, que começará dia 1º de abril.

The state is rechecking the eligibility of all 2.3 million Bay Staters who receive insurance through MassHealth, as the federal COVID emergency winds down. Hundreds of thousands are expected to lose eligibility for MassHealth, meaning folks will need to find alternative health insurance coverage. WBUR Senior Health Reporter Priyanka Dayal McCluskey joins The Common to walk us through this process, which, for many, will start with receiving a certain blue envelope in the mail. Greater Boston's daily podcast where news and culture meet.

More than a million state residents on MassHealth will be getting U-S postal mail with a blue envelope from the state agency. It means a re-certification is required, and the clock is ticking.

We started the show to get the listener's thoughts on “do nothing days.” Are they happier for setting aside time for nothing, or are they dedicated to their to-do list? Michael Curry discussed the 300,000 people likely to be dropped from MassHealth this year, and Black employees, vendors, and convention guests alleging discrimination by the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority. Corby Kummer examined the allegations of ‘cookie espionage' at a shop in Central Square, the future of SNAP food assistance and the restaurant kitchen fee trend.   Evan Horowitz from the Center for State Policy Analysis, delved into Gov. Healey's budget and tax package.  Christopher Muther discussed a new low-cost airline running from Boston to London this fall and how Montreal has embraced winter into its city culture.  The Reverends Irene Monroe and Emmett G. Price III discussed President Biden's visit to Selma to mark the 58th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. How much would you throw down to snag an exclusive adults-only plane ride? What can airlines do to make travel more kid-friendly? Listeners weighed-in on traveling with kids.

Weekly Worcester & Central Mass Health Update with Dr. Michael Hirsh - January 30th, 2023

Massachusetts Rep. Chris Hendricks (D-New Bedford) joins Marcus to react to his tour of the Ash Street Jail and to discuss his recently filed legislation that would expand MassHealth coverage to include violence prevention treatment for victims of violent crime.

Massachusetts Rep. Chris Hendricks (D-New Bedford) joins Marcus to react to his tour of the Ash Street Jail and to discuss his recently filed legislation that would expand MassHealth coverage to include violence prevention treatment for victims of violent crime.

Holyoke Media, en asociación con WHMP radio, emiten diariamente la Síntesis informativa en español a través del 101.5 FM y en el 1240 / 1400 AM. Esta es la síntesis informativa del jueves 26 de enero de 2023: - Los republicanos que controlan la Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos están divididos sobre cuán dura es la línea para asumir el techo de la deuda, pero se unieron el miércoles para exigir que el presidente Joe Biden acepte negociar el gasto como parte de cualquier acuerdo. Los conservadores republicanos de línea dura, que tienen el poder de bloquear cualquier acuerdo en la Cámara de Representantes estrechamente dividida, quieren imponer profundos recortes de gastos a Biden y al Senado liderado por los demócratas a cambio de un acuerdo para evitar el incumplimiento de pago de la deuda de 31,4 billones de dólares. Algunos moderados quieren actuar con más cuidado y evitar cualquier daño potencial a la economía estadounidense, pero incluso ellos sostienen que su partido no apoyará un acuerdo de deuda sin negociaciones sobre el gasto. El 19 de enero, el gobierno federal se acercó a su límite de endeudamiento de $31,4 billones establecido por el Congreso y el Departamento del Tesoro advirtió que es posible que solo pueda pagar todas las facturas del gobierno hasta principios de junio, momento en el cual la economía más grande del mundo podría estar en riesgo de no cumplir con sus obligaciones, incluso sobre sus títulos de deuda. La política arriesgada podría asustar a los inversores, lo que podría hacer que los mercados se desplomaran y sacudieran la economía mundial. Se espera que el presidente de la Cámara de Representantes, Kevin McCarthy y Biden se reúnan y discutan el techo de la deuda, entre otros temas. Pero aún no se ha programado ninguna reunión. FUENTE: REUTERS - La gobernadora de Massachusetts, Maura Healey nombró a Kate Walsh, presidenta y directora ejecutiva del Centro Médico de Boston, para dirigir la creciente secretaría de servicios humanos y de salud del estado. Walsh, una experimentada ejecutiva de atención médica, es la última de los nombramientos de Healey desde que la nueva gobernadora asumió el cargo el 5 de enero. Walsh sucede a Marylou Sudders al frente de la oficina ejecutiva más grande del estado. Sudders, la secretaria de salud y servicios humanos con más años de servicio, se retiró a principios de este mes cuando la nueva administración asumió el cargo. La Oficina Ejecutiva de Salud y Servicios Humanos incluye una docena de agencias estatales y el programa MassHealth, con un presupuesto combinado de más de $27 mil millones y 22,000 empleados públicos. Los servicios y programas que están bajo la supervisión de la oficina representan el 53 % del presupuesto estatal y brindan tratamiento a uno de cada tres residentes. FUENTE: WBUR

Meet Our Guest: Marylou Sudders is the Secretary of Health and Human Services for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, where she oversees 12 state agencies and the MassHealth program, with a combined budget of over $27 billion and 22,000 public employees. As a social worker, she is committed to the health and well-being of Massachusetts residents and addressing equity and reforming behavioral health care. In March 2020, she was appointed by Governor Charlie Baker to lead the state's COVID-19 Response Command Center and under her leadership, Massachusetts stood up robust in-state testing capacity, a nation-leading contact tracing program, and a nationally acclaimed data reporting system. Currently, Massachusetts is a national leader in vaccine administration.Key Insights: Marylou Sudders discusses her role as social worker who is committed to the health and well-being of Massachusetts residents, with a focus on addressing equity and reforming behavioral health care to improve access to care.● Leading With a Purpose. Her mother's struggle with depression and subsequent death had a profound impact on MaryLou and led her to want to understand and work on breaking down barriers in mental health and healthcare in general.● Women Supporting Women. Marylou points out that she was always willing to step up and take on leadership roles, but she sought out mentors, particularly women, who opened doors of opportunity for her.● Rolling Out the Solution. In March 2020, she was appointed by Governor Charlie Baker to lead the state's COVID-19 Response Command Center and under her leadership, Massachusetts stood up robust in-state testing capacity, a nation-leading contact tracing program, and a nationally acclaimed data reporting system.This episode is hosted by Sandra Fenwick, Former CEO, Boston Children's Hospital.Relevant Links: Read about Marylou SuddersFollow her on Twitter 

Dr. Michael Hirsh: Mid January 2023 Worcester & Central Mass Health Update (01/16/23)

Legislation to rein in MassHealth estate recovery stalled in formal sessions. Sponsors are still hoping to get it passed this year.

Medicaid requires states to recover nursing home and other long-term care costs subscribers incur after they turn 55. Massachusetts does that by filing claims against the estates of members who've died, if their estates are being handled in probate court.

Becker's Annual Hospital Review Meeting•  Elissa Charbonneau, DO, MS, Chief Medical Officer, Encompass Health Corporation•  Kevin Green, Vice President, Community Health Centers, Ochsner •  Jatin Dave, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Officer, MassHealth•  Amalia Stanton, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategic Communications and Marketing Officer, Memorial Hermann    Health System •  Moderated by Mackenzie Bean, Managing Editor, Becker's Hospital Review

Dr. Carl Streed, physician, assistant professor at the Boston University School of Medicine, and Research Lead for the Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery at Boston Medical Center, joins us to talk about the issue.

All people are entitled to good health and safe environments. Increasingly federal, state, and local partners are seeking ways to improve health access and outcomes for everyone, no matter where they live, who they are, or how much they earn. In this podcast miniseries, Abt staff sit down with health leaders from Massachusetts, Minnesota, and the Pueblo de San Ildefonso to discuss their ideas on health equity, including challenges, innovative approaches, and next steps for their respective programs and communities. In this episode, Abt's Kaitlin Sheedy talks to MassHealth's Gary Sing.

Karen is a legal and healthcare executive, entrepreneur, and business development leader. She is currently the Deputy Director at the Office of Behavioral Health at MassHealth.Karen was one of the very first members on the BioBuilder Board of Directors. She helped shepherd the nonprofit from its earliest days, oversaw significant expansion of the Board, and helped BioBuilder keep its content freely accessible while establishing new partnerships and collaborations. 

Denise Foley was a MassHealth worker who got fired for her Facebook post about mask enforcements comparing them to Nazi Germany. Following an investigation, MassHealth said they “no longer have confidence in her ability to perform her duties effectively.” The Liberty Justice Center filed a lawsuit on Foley's behalf citing a violation of her First Amendment rights. Attorney Jeffrey Jennings and Denise Foley join Dan to discuss.

Trusts and Estates Attorney Lisa Neeley discusses a recent SJC decision ruling that Nominee Trusts are Not Countable Assets for MassHealth.

Howie talks with Denise Foley, a MassHealth employee who said she was fired for a post on Facebook.

WBZ NewsRadio's Shari Small reports

Elder Law Attorney Arthur Bergeron discusses what seniors and their loved ones need to know about qualifying for MassHealth

The arrival of the vaccine has been met with jubilation from health experts. The beginning of these injections, they say, marks a big step toward ending the pandemic.

Listen in as members of the Boston Red Cloaks meet with Representative Liz Miranda who just won her re-election campaign in the 5th Suffolk District. Rep. Miranda is a key advocate for maternal justice, racial justice, reproductive justice - which, as she explains - are intertwined. Rep. Miranda sits on the Joint Committee on the Judiciary and has also brought forward legislation to secure access to doulas through MassHealth as a way to support pregnant women who suffer the worst maternal health outcomes, and to provide a better continuum of care to help people thrive.

There are over 1,300 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in our country providing a healthcare lifeline for more than 28 million Americans living in underserved areas of the country. The vast majority of these are living with significant health concerns and are extremely vulnerable to economic fluctuations. Community Care Cooperative, C3, epitomizes what the research shows, that despite the inherent challenges of serving as a safety net, FQHCs perform better in caring for the Medicaid population. C3 is Massachusetts' largest ACO taking on full global risk, and the only state ACO that is governed exclusively by FQHCs. Under the guidance of Christina Severin, the organization has been raising the bar in ramping up and utilizing telemedicine, integrating and prioritizing behavioral health, identifying and rooting out racism, and fighting for health equity and social justice. Christina has been in CEO roles in Boston-area health care organizations for 20-plus years, at Codman Square Health Center in Dorchester, at the Medicaid managed care organization called Network Health, and at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital's new ACO. Her passion and effectiveness are evidenced in this riveting episode – get ready to be elevated to another level on your race to value! Bookmarks: 3:37 The transformation of MassHealth, the state's Medicaid program 4:15 18 FQHCs coming together to form their own physician-led ACO 7:47 Research from the American Journal of Public Health showing that FQHCs have better outcomes and lower costs 8:00 Research from the American Journal of Preventative Medicine showing that FQHCs have better performance on select quality measures 9:00 Christina discusses how FQHCs have lower medical loss ratios than their counterparts 10:00 The “incredible paradox” of the US healthcare system 10:55 The unique cultural characteristics of FQHCs 11:55 “Necessity is the mother of invention” and the magic of Federally Qualified Health Centers 12:45 Deciding to take two-sided risk for total cost of care when undercapitalized 15:45 How the largest FQHC-based ACO in the country developed operational programs for early success in downside risk 17:45 Setting up an effective governance structure as a key to success 21:22 Leading and managing the COVID-19 pandemic in the state of Massachusetts 22:50 Bridging the “digital divide” by providing patients with laptops and broadband access to support telehealth visits during the pandemic 24:00 Working with the community to raise $5M to scale up telehealth capacity, training, and infrastructure 25:20 The early collaborative success of the Massachusetts FQHC Telehealth Consortium 27:01 The murder of George Floyd and the calling for racial justice as a driving force 29:38 Advancing alternative telehealth modalities as a way to ensure health equity and access to care 32:00 Health centers are on the vanguard of developing the most effective models of care that includes behavioral health services 34:24 Delivering behavioral health services during the pandemic 35:55 The impact of the pandemic on mental health (depression, loneliness, isolation, and trauma) 36:45 Higher prevalence of COVID-19 illness with low-income workers and communities of color 40:20 Recognition of institutionalized racism and how white supremacy been the key driver of adversity for African Americans 42:00 What C3 is doing to support and advance diversity, equity, and racial justice 44:00 A 30-year difference in life expectancy between white and black communities in the Boston area 45:10 The difference between health-related social needs and Social Determinants of Health 46:50 The MassHealth ACO flexible spending program that provides cash assistance to individuals with complex needs and are experiencing impediments with food nutrition and housing 49:54 Referencing Health Affairs article, “Value-Based Health Care Must Value Black Lives” that ...

The federal government allows states to recoup Medicaid costs after the deaths of patients who use the program. Estate recovery allows homes to be seized and sold to pay off expended Medicaid dollars, a move advocates decry as penalizing low-income families, and making Medicaid into a loan program. Some states take the federal rules a step further. “MassHealth has some of the strongest and most draconian state recovery rules in the country,” Somerville Rep. Christine Barber said on a new “Health or Consequences” episode of The Codcast with John McDonough of the Harvard Chan School of Public Health and Dr. Paul Hattis, who recently retired from Tufts University School of Medicine.

Boston College said they have tested more than 1,300 students. So far, one student has tested positive and is currently in isolation. WBZ NewsRadio's James Rojas reports.

Boston College said they have tested more than 1,300 students. So far, one student has tested positive and is currently in isolation. WBZ NewsRadio's James Rojas reports.

Elder Law Attorney Lisa Neeley discusses key nursing home and MassHealth issues amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Listen to Laura Silver Traiger of Starr Vander Linden LLP in Worcester give an overview of the basic rules for nursing home MassHealth eligibility. This podcast is excerpted from MCLE’s 9/24/2019 estate planning program, MassHealth from Application to Approval. The full CLE program is available as an on demand webcast or an MP3 at www.mcle.org/product/catalog/code/220002WBA. Get 24/7 instant access to hundreds of eLectures—and more—with a subscription to the MCLE OnlinePass. Learn more at www.mcle.org/onlinepass.

Thursday is the final day for Bay State residents to apply for health insurance through the Massachusetts Health Connector's open enrollment in 2020. WBZ's Chris Fama reports.

Episode 2: Steve Walsh President & Chief Executive Officer of the Mass Health & Hospital Association by OA On Health Care

State health officials have put new regulations into place as they agree to end Gov. Charlie Baker's vape ban. WBZ NewsRadio's Madison Rogers reports.

S1 Ep1: Dr. John McDonough has been on the forefront of health reform for the better part of three decades – working intimately on the design and passage of both Massachusetts’ landmark 2006 healthcare law and later the Affordable Care Act. In this episode, John sits down with Sarah to discuss what value-based care means for the delivery of medicine, how we got here, and what makes MassHealth’s Medicaid ACO approach unique. Find all of our show podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms. www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

Mancave Chat Episode 15! Pete and Adam are joined by the formidable Mr. Bill Kirwin, and the crew discuss Adam’s Traffic Rage – Then we delve into listener suggestions including: Masshealth, the Trump Rally, The Saudi Arabian Prince, The Big Papi Shooting, Pot in Prison in California, Syrup VS Powder, Do people actually research their political candidates?, Music and Movies… and of course, THE NEWS!!A HUUUUGE Shout out to the listeners!! #Trump #SaudiArabia #BigPapi #California #Politics #Florida #Massachusetts

The Massachusetts nursing home industry says inadequate state funding caused 20 facilities to close last year and is putting another 39 at risk of going out of business this year. Tara Gregorio, the president of the Massachusetts Senior Care Association, and Naomi Prendergast, president and CEO of D'Youville Life and Wellness Community in Lowell, sounded the alarm on the Codcast, saying rates provided by MassHealth are way too low because they are based on cost benchmarks from 2007. There are 398 skilled nursing care facilities in Massachusetts. “We're very concerned today that we don't have the resources, whether it's staff or funding, to support today's needs let alone what's coming in the next five to 10 years,” Gregorio said, referring to the so-called silver tsunami caused by the aging of the state's baby boomer population.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Tuesday, September 12th, 2018 A new study finds that a good percentage of the people who are buying condominiums in Boston’s luxury towers are either part-time residents or investors. We opened the lines to hear how others feel about the cost of housing in Boston. In November, voters in Massachusetts will be asked to approve a ballot measure that would regulate the amount of patients nurses can be assigned at a given time. MIT economist, and one of the lead architects behind both MassHealth and The Affordable Care Act joined us to shed some light on the issue. National security expert Juliette Kayyem weighed in on the threat posed by Hurricane Florence and new developments on Trump’s immigration policy. Interim editor of the Boston Globe’s editorial page and WGBH contributor Shirley Leung joined us to talk about Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation process and give us a behind-the-scenes look at the workings of the Globe’s editorial team. ProPublica journalist Alec Macgillis joined us to talk about his new production with Frontline, "Left Behind America," an intimate documentary examining the economic downturn of Dayton, Ohio and how its struggling in a modern economy. WGBH Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen sat down with us to talk about the latest news from the Boston artistic community, including a discussion about a new series of fog sculpture installations throughout the Emerald Necklace. In New York, gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon has been the target of foodies across the web, who can’t believe she ordered a cinnamon raisin bagel with lox. We opened up the lines to hear what weird food combinations others enjoy, and their thoughts on Nixon’s bagel of choice.

In the first hour, Chris interviews Mary Gaffney, Esq. from the Office of Patricia J. Mello-PC, specializing in Estate & Medicaid planning. Mary discusses the importance of younger couples having an estate plan, life insurance, & key documents that are important in your plan. She also shares information on irrevocable vs revocable trusts and Mass Health. www.AttorneyMello.com.

Mass Health Mishandling Money, Baker responsible? A day without Women in Planned Parenthood

Last night we had our first chance to welcome Jeff Perry to Pundit Review Radio. Jeff is a state representative running to replace retiring Bill Delahunt in Congress. Jeff was personable, likeable and direct. He is that rare breed of politician who's words and deeds are in synch. Jeff says he is a fiscal conservative, and he backed it up by being one of only two state legislators to vote "No" on the boy it feels good but how will we ever pay for it Mass Health bill. That took serious political courage to stand on principle and against his friend and governor Mitt Romney. We sent Scott Brown to Washington and he's a breath of fresh air. I see many of the same qualities in Jeff Perry. Can Massachusetts send two fiscal conservatives to Washington in the same year? Yes We Can! What is Pundit Review Radio? On Boston’s Talk Station WRKO since 2005, Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week we give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called “groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to the radio every Sunday evening from 6-8pm on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.

Last night we had our first chance to welcome Jeff Perry to Pundit Review Radio. Jeff is a state representative running to replace retiring Bill Delahunt in Congress. Jeff was personable, likeable and direct. He is that rare breed of politician who's words and deeds are in synch. Jeff says he is a fiscal conservative, and he backed it up by being one of only two state legislators to vote "No" on the boy it feels good but how will we ever pay for it Mass Health bill. That took serious political courage to stand on principle and against his friend and governor Mitt Romney. We sent Scott Brown to Washington and he's a breath of fresh air. I see many of the same qualities in Jeff Perry. Can Massachusetts send two fiscal conservatives to Washington in the same year? Yes We Can! What is Pundit Review Radio? On Boston’s Talk Station WRKO since 2005, Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week we give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called “groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to the radio every Sunday evening from 6-8pm on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.

Diane Flanders, director of coordinated care systems for MassHealth, provided an overview of the unique partnership that is designed to keep its seniors as well as possible, and in their homes and communities for as long as possible. Sarah Keenan, clinical liaison with Medica and Flanders described how to create a coordinated care management approach for dual eligibles during a February 14th audio conference, Managing Transitions to Care for the Dually Eligible Medicare and Medicaid Patient.

Beyond the issues one might expect from serving the dual eligible population, the Minnesota Senior Health Options' (MSHO) program also addresses the service barriers that occur in a rural setting. Sarah Keenan, clinical liaison with Medica, described how MSHO responds to these service issues and how the inevitable breakdowns during care transitions are managed through MSHO's "care coordination" efforts, which ensure communication between providers and follow a patient seamlessly through transitions of care. The flexibility inherent in MassHealth's Senior Care Options model empowers providers to offer on-site and community-based care to enrollees, improves the level of service offered to diverse populations and offers participants a seamless transition to the Medicare part D pharmacy benefits. Keenan and Diane Flanders, director of coordinated care systems for MassHealth, described how to create a coordinated care management approach for dual eligibles during a February 14th audio conference, Managing Transitions to Care for the Dually Eligible Medicare and Medicaid Patient.