CMS urges states to tie nursing home Medicaid payments to quality measures

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Not rendering correctly? View this email as a web page here. TOP STORIES CMS calls on states to tie Medicaid payments to quality measures for nursing homes States that do this can improve staffing and outcomes for patients in nursing facilities. Some states, like California and Illinois, have already implemented initiatives that incentivize nursing homes through Medicaid payments. Sponsored Content What's possible with Call Tracking? From CallRail Health practitioners experience a 40% boost in annual revenue with Call Tracking. Calculate the ROI you can achieve for your business. An Intimate Boutique Event Showcasing the Best in Digital Health Technology From MedCity News We personally invite you to join us at Pegasus Park in Dallas on Wednesday, September 28 to partake in thought provoking panel discussions. Plus, this event offers an 6:1 ratio of attendees to investors for those seeking funding and a desire to network. Don't miss this valuable opportunity to save $100 with our Early Bird Rate (ends 8/26). Rural Americans have difficulty accessing a promising cancer treatment By Debby Waldman, Kaiser Health News Thursday, August 25, 2022 5:34 PM After settling in rural New Mexico, a cancer patient had to move 750 miles east and live in a trailer to access CAR-T treatment at the MD Anderson Cancer Center. Read more » 15 million Medicaid/CHIP enrollees will lose coverage after Covid-19 public health emergency ends By Marissa Plescia Thursday, August 25, 2022 5:14 PM Based on historical data, about 17.4% of Medicaid/CHIP enrollees will leave the program once the Covid-19 public health emergency ends. This is because the continuous enrollment requirement, which prohibited states from disenrolling Medicaid participants, will halt. Read more » Stanford spinout 3T Bio snags $40M for immunotherapies targeted to solid tumors By Frank Vinluan Thursday, August 25, 2022 3:50 PM Artificial intelligence and machine learning are key to 3T Biosciences' approach to identifying novel drug targets and engineering better, safer cancer immunotherapies. The Stanford spinout is now out of stealth with a $40 million Series A financing and a plan to reach the clinic within two years. Read more » TEFCA promises true data interoperability, but industry must address security challenges By Lee Barrett Thursday, August 25, 2022 2:00 PM There's no doubt that a full rollout of Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA will save lives and improve patient care and outcomes. Challenges remain, however, centered on how to maintain data privacy and security as the number of electronic connections increases exponentially among data networks. Read more » In the current venture climate, tech for pharma is recession-proof By Yishai Knobel Thursday, August 25, 2022 2:00 PM Specialty drugs reportedly reached 50 percent of all drug spending in 2020, a figure that has increased significantly over the last decade. Read more » What do retail and pharmacy have in common? How RFID technology can serve as part of a comprehensive solution to diversion By Lauren Forni Thursday, August 25, 2022 12:24 PM Understanding the tools and technology being used throughout the medication pathway, including how RFID supports drug diversion monitoring and prevention, is important now more than ever. Read more » INVEST Pitch Perfect winner: BeCare Link brings MS assessments to patients' homes By Frank Vinluan Thursday, August 25, 2022 8:30 AM BeCare Link has developed software that enables the traditional in-person multiple sclerosis assessment to be done remotely on a patient's own mobile device. The startup was named the winner of MedCity's recent Pitch Perfect contest. Read more » Guide to Pharmaceutical Contract Management Excellence Today, the pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a rapid and dynamic transformation. Successful contract management plays an instrumental role in navigating this landscape. Download this FREE eBook to learn more! MedCity News   611 Broadway    New York,  NY   10012   United States You received this email because you are subscribed to MedCity Daily Digest from MedCity News. Update your email preferences to choose the types of emails you receive.  Unsubscribe from all future emails