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NASHP | National Academy for State Health Policy
Public Policy Offices
Portland, Maine 10,522 followers
Committed to improving the health and well-being of all people across every state.
About us
The National Academy for State Health Policy is a nonpartisan forum of policymakers throughout state governments, learning, leading and implementing innovative solutions to health policy challenges. To accomplish our mission we: •Convene state leaders to solve problems and share solutions •Conduct policy analyses and research •Disseminate information on state policies and programs •Provide technical assistance to states The responsibility for health care and health care policy does not reside within a single state agency or department. At NASHP, we provide a unique forum for productive interchange across all lines of authority, including the executive and legislative branches. Learn more: www.nashp.org.
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- Public Policy Offices
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Portland, Maine
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- Nonprofit
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- Health Policy
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2 Monument Sq
Portland, Maine 04101, US
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1233 20th St NW
Washington, District of Columbia, US
Employees at NASHP | National Academy for State Health Policy
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Laura Galbreath
Enthusiastic about the potential of state-driven initiatives to modernize healthcare in meaningful ways.
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Hemi Tewarson
President & Executive Director
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Christina Cousart
Health policy professional focused on state and federal affairs.
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Rebekah Falkner
Behavioral health policy professional
Updates
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced its new negotiated lower list prices for 10 commonly-used, costly prescription drugs. Not only does CMS claim potential savings for the Medicare program, but state policymakers may want to consider if the potential impact on their broader markets warrants leveraging these prices in state cost containment strategies. Check out this blog post for more details https://loom.ly/0Q5NswE Mark your calendars for the discussion on lowering drug prices at NASHP’s conference in September.
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The CMS Innovation Center is now accepting applications for the Transforming Maternal Health Model. It focuses exclusively on improving maternal health care for people enrolled in Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program. The model will also support participating state Medicaid agencies in developing a whole-person approach to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. The Notice of Funding Opportunity for the model is also now available. Applications are due by September 20. Learn more at https://loom.ly/JfaBW44
Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model
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SupportCaregiving.org is a site that supports the implementation of the first-of-its-kind National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers. It shares resource guides for a wide array of sources of potential caregiver support and features a short video overview of the National Strategy. The site includes specific actions from the National Strategy that employers, funders, state officials, and more can take to support family caregivers. #caregiving #caregivers
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#PopQuiz To recruit and train the respite workforce, ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center, in partnership with NASHP and the Respite Care Association of Wisconsin, piloted a competency-based respite provider training and recruitment initiative.
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is now accepting applications for the recently announced Innovation in Behavioral Health (IBH) Model. Through participation in Behavioral Health (IBH) Model, states can address whole- person care for individuals with behavioral health conditions. The Notice of Funding Opportunity for the model is now available. CMS will be accepting applications through September 9, 2024. Learn more at https://loom.ly/GcBhlp4
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States play a significant role in supporting access to contraceptive care. In part, their support comes through state Medicaid and public health programs, and regulation of public and private health insurance plans. Here are six policy approaches states are using to strengthen contraceptive care access: 1️⃣ Providing Medicaid coverage of contraceptive care through payment, coverage, eligibility, and quality strategies 2️⃣ Supporting the health care workforce to expand access to contraceptive care 3️⃣ Establishing state contraceptive coverage requirements for public and private insurance plans 4️⃣ Permitting pharmacist prescribing of contraceptives 5️⃣ Covering an extended supply of contraceptives in private and/or public health insurance plans 6️⃣ Braiding federal and state funds to support contraceptive care for the uninsured and underinsured Here’s an overview, or check out the full resource: https://loom.ly/ufbJPLs
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In an effort to recruit and train the respite workforce, NASHP, in partnership with ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center and Respite Care Association of Wisconsin (RCAW), piloted a competency-based respite provider training and recruitment initiative in 10 states. Join this webinar to learn about the results of the pilot and how to build a training and recruitment program for respite providers in your state. Register today: https://loom.ly/ZAWRK0g
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As COVID-19 pandemic-related federal grant funding to build or strengthen community health worker programs expires, states are increasingly pursuing Medicaid reimbursement options, including State Plan Amendments, as part of a comprehensive CHW service financing approach. Check out our latest blog to see state examples highlighting best practices, implementation opportunities, and insights on the SPA development process. Learn more: https://loom.ly/ORAHmNU
Updates and FAQs: Developing and Implementing a Medicaid State Plan Amendment to Authorize Community Health Worker Reimbursement - NASHP
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Happening today: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has approved a Medicaid state plan amendment for the first time, enabling palliative care services in non-hospital settings to be covered by Medicaid. Hawaii is leading the way as the first state to offer comprehensive coverage of these services for its Medicaid beneficiaries. Join our webinar to hear from leaders driving this initiative and learn about the implementation plans. Register now at https://loom.ly/Gg1DXS4
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