HealthTech Solutions is proud to announce that it has been successfully rated by the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Institute for the CMMI Development Model v1.3, Maturity Level 3. This critical quality benchmark demonstrates the data- and process-driven approach HealthTech Solutions uses in agile software development. It also serves as a quality assurance mechanism for […]
If you are reading this, we assume you are sold on the benefits of an integrated human services systems design and development approach. If not, take a look at our longer piece here. At the end of this calendar year, an important cost allocation waiver expires. This waiver currently allows states and other federal […]
On March 19, 2018, President Trump launched his opioid strategy. Within this Strategy, there are three main principles: 1. Reduce demand for legal and illegal drugs 2. Reduce the supply of legal and illegal drugs 3. Use evidence-based treatments for addiction States should be aware that within this three-pronged approach, the Administration’s goal is to […]
A lot happened in healthcare this week. Let’s discuss some of the highlights and the impact for states. HIMSS Conference The Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) had their annual conference this week in Las Vegas. Over 40,000 health IT vendors, government officials, and providers gathered to learn more about the state of play […]
Background The federal government issued a proposed rule on February 20, 2018, addressing Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance (STLDI). The proposed rule will not be finalized and implemented until after the public comment period closes on April 23, 2018. This rule was developed jointly by the Departments of Health, Treasury, and Labor, respectively, through the […]
In their January 2018 meeting, the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) made at least one consequential recommendation on the Medicaid program: Allow expanded use of section 1932(a) State Plan authority for mandatory managed care programs. This recommendation will appear in their spring semi-annual Report to Congress. Currently states may use section […]
In December 2017, the National Quality Foundation (NQF) published a report, funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) titled: “A Framework for Medicaid Programs to Address Social Determinants of Health: Food Insecurity and Housing Instability.” In publishing this report, NQF convened a panel of experts and conducted a literature review. They ultimately […]
HealthTech Solutions develops comprehensive, pivotal report for the state The state of Vermont contracted with technology and consultancy firm, HealthTech Solutions, to evaluate the effectiveness of HIT and the exchange of health information. The team analyzed nine other health information exchanges (HIEs), interviewed nearly 100 people, and compared the results with Vermont’s HIE. HealthTech Solutions’ […]
This is intended to be a short primer on the very complex topic of opioid use and overuse. The purpose is to update readers on the impact of the recent order to make this issue a Public Health Emergency. This paper will also provide some minimal context and potential resources for strategies. Since many readers […]
On October 12, 2017, the White House announced that they would stop payment of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Cost Sharing Reduction (CSR) payments immediately. This announcement is expected to impact the 2018 calendar year Open Enrollment on the ACA Marketplaces. This announcement was made following an Executive Order that also may weaken the ACA. […]
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