NYAPRS Note: Given the divisions in Congress and increasing public support for ACA, could new legislation could pass and, if so, what might it look like? If the Medicaid reductions proposed in the House plan were to be reenacted, will states limit enrollment and reduce benefits? Is there a scenario where Medicaid Block grants could be workable for NYS? What are the subtle distinctions between block grants based upon per capita amounts and those based upon historical spending levels? What could the impact of an ACA repeal or other GOP led healthcare changes on NY’s health home, DSRIP and value based payment initiatives? If the Medicaid reductions approached the $2-4 billion impact on the state budget (not including the requirement to absorb local share), where might cuts be targeted?
Hear and be part of the discussion at NEXT WEEK’S NYAPRS Executive Seminar’s extraordinary panel of national and state experts on The Impacts of Federal Medicaid Policy Changes on New York’s Healthcare Landscape featuring Chuck Ingoglia, Senior Vice President, Public Policy and Practice Improvement; National Council for Behavioral Health, James Lytle, Partner, Manatt, Phelps and Phillips, LLC; Jorge R. Petit, Regional Senior VP of the New York Region, Beacon Health Options; Ron Pollack, Founding Executive Director, Families USA, Kate Breslin, President & CEO, Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy and Bruce Feig, Senior Consultant, Sachs Policy Group.
Friday’s keynoter, NYS Medicaid Director Jason Helgerson, is sure to provide his own views on these topics as well.
Don’t miss these discussions and lots of other breaking news items at a number of Seminar presentations.
See registration and hotel information at www.nyaprs.org. See you next Thursday and Friday!