Medicaid Updates

Summary: This study does not have a published abstract Date of Publication: 2024 Feb 29 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38431095 #Medicaid

Disease severity and hospitalization risk factors in a cohort of Hispanic/Latino pemphigus patients: a descriptive retrospective chart review. (J Am Acad Dermatol)

Date of Publication: 2024 Feb 28 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38428634 #Medicaid

Error rates decreased, leading to a 28.2% reduction in potential fines ($12,700 saved). Implications for Medicaid include the importance of staff training to minimize billing errors and financial penalties for pharmacies dispensing high-cost medications.

Retraining transplant pharmacy staff to reduce Medicare Part B prescription billing errors post-transplant. (J Am Pharm Assoc (2003))

Date of Publication: 2024 Feb 28 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38428653 #Medicaid

This has important implications for Medicaid as recent coverage expansion for tfCAS may lead to more physicians entering this challenging learning period, potentially increasing post-operative complications.

Learning curve of Transfemoral Carotid Artery Stenting in the Vascular Quality Initiative Registry. (J Vasc Surg)

The team's efforts led to policy recommendations and system changes, showcasing the value of community involvement in shaping healthcare services within safety-net systems like Medicaid. Date of Publication: 2024 Mar 1 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38429651 #Medicaid

Recommendations include assessing readiness for community engagement and developing effective service partnerships.

A collaboration team to build social service partnerships within a safety-net health system. (BMC Public Health)

Date of Publication: 2024 Feb 28 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38423824 #Medicaid

The implications for Medicaid include the importance of ensuring access to safe anesthesia options for pregnant women undergoing surgery to minimize potential risks to maternal and child health.

Behavioural disorders after prenatal exposure to anaesthesia for maternal surgery. (Br J Anaesth)