Snapshot: NAMD’s Recommendations on CMS’ State Directed Payment Proposed Rule
This resource provides a high-level summary of NAMD’s comments on CMS’ 2026 proposed rule on Medicaid managed care...
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Ex Parte Explained: The Mechanics of Medicaid Eligibility Automation
An explainer on how ex parte automates eligibility and how federal law envisions ex parte processes will support...
Snapshot: NAMD’s Recommendations on CMS’ Prescription Drugs Prior Authorization Interoperability Proposed Rule
This resource provides a high-level summary of NAMD’s comments on the 2026 CMS’ Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization...
The Art and Science of Medicaid Budget Forecasting
This brief explores processes, challenges, and innovation behind forecasting expenditures for the Medicaid program.
Strengthening Program Integrity: A Snapshot of NAMD’s Recommendations on CMS’ CRUSH Initiative
This resource provides a high-level summary of NAMD’s comments on CMS’ Request for Information (RFI) on Comprehensive Regulations...
Strengthening Medicare-Medicaid Integration: A Snapshot of NAMD’s Recommendations on Proposed CMS Duals Policies
This resource provides a high-level summary of NAMD’s comments on CMS’ proposed rule addressing Medicare Advantage and Part...
Why Did They Do It That Way? Prescription Drugs
Does Medicaid cover prescription drugs? Under federal law, coverage of prescription drugs through the Medicaid program is an...
How Medicaid Provider Taxes Work: An Explainer
This resource explains how Medicaid provider taxes work, why states use them, and the key changes made under...
Supporting State Flexibility: A Snapshot of NAMD’s Response to CMS’ Health Care-Related Tax Proposed Rule
This resource provides a snapshot summary of NAMD’s full comments on CMS’ proposed rule regarding health care-related taxes.
Why Did They Do It That Way? Program Integrity
Medicaid agencies use a variety of strategies to oversee providers and managed care plans, and to ensure that...
Medicaid Meets Public Health: A Blueprint for Collaboration
Strengthening collaboration between public health and Medicaid agencies is key to improving population health. This resource outlines agency...