Director, State Demonstrations at CMS and previous CA Medicaid Director. Humanist that loves coffee and believes healthcare is a human right. Views are mine
A program that has given me so much personally, and professionally, it is an absolute honor to be selected as a commissioner of The Future of Medi-Cal Commission. Look forward to this critical work.
With millions of Californians struggling to get the health care they need, a distinguished group of health care leaders from across California have come together to launch the Future of Medi-Cal Commission.
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UPDATE: supporting #SNAPmatters households with @GiveDirectly--
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Today, @CMSgov approved section 1115 waivers that allow, for the first time ever, @MedicaidGov & CHIP coverage of traditional health care practices in Arizona, California, and more.
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#health#HealthEquity#HealthNews
CMS announces expansion of healthcare access by covering traditional healthcare practices through Medicaid and CHIP.
#Medicaid#CHIP#CMS#TraditionalHealthcare
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Historic news! Today, @HHSGov, through @CMSGov, approved allowing—for the first time ever—Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program coverage of traditional health care practices provided by IHS and tribal facilities and urban Indian organizations: https://t.co/bakuRHH8tz
Culturally appropriate care matters and has shown to reduce health disparities and improve outcomes. Honored to have had the opportunity to work on such critical policy. #MedicaidMatters
For the first time, @CMSGov is allowing #Medicaid and #CHIP to reimburse traditional health care practices provided by @IHSgov, Tribal facilities, and urban Indian organizations in Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Oregon. https://t.co/dr3vIyASU2
Big day for CMCS - thinking differently about how to get 1115 demonstrations out to continue to test innovation in Medicaid. More to come! For now we celebrate IL, KY, OR, UT and VT
Today @CMSGov approved several #Medicaid section 1115 demonstrations allowing states to test innovative approaches to coverage and quality that will help facilitate improved continuity of care once incarcerated individuals are released. https://t.co/oOXujKVTA1
.@CMSGov published a final rule that reduces barriers to obtaining health coverage by modifying the definition of “lawfully present” enabling #DACA recipients to enroll in health insurance plans through the ACA Marketplaces or a Basic Health Program. https://t.co/845mgd3cO5
Today kicks off #BlackMaternalHealthWeek! Now is the time to raise awareness around the maternal morbidity and mortality disparities that affect Black mothers in the United States, which is 3x higher than any other ethnicity & has continued to increase in recent years.
🎉Congratulations Tyler Sadwith on being named California’s State Medicaid Director! He brings to the job a wealth of experience in leading health care programs and policies, along with a deep commitment to expanding access to quality care. #DHCS#Appointment#Medicaid
Montana is doing amazing things in Medicaid!! CMCS is also very excited to get one of the many Reentry demo approvals out the door in 2024. More to come. #healthpolicy#reentry#behavioralhealth#medicaid
.@CMSGov approved an amendment to Montana's Healing & Ending Addiction Through Recovery & Treatment section 1115 demonstration. This will promote health coverage & access to #Medicaid services, including contingency management, transitional housing support, & pre-release services
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Meet Jacey Cooper, one of many public sector leaders responsible for supporting the well-being of millions of people across the nation. In this @CHCSHealth Q&A, Jacey gives a peak into what keeps her passionate. @DHCS_CA@RWJF
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Hear from California’s Medicaid director about how #CalAIM, the state’s new #Medicaid delivery system transformation initiative, will improve health care for homeless populations. https://t.co/9qhySv4Mtx @jaycoop0427@DHCS_CA@CHCFNews
LGBTQ+ youth deserve mental health support that understands their unique experiences. 🌈
Explore our Youth Mental Health Resources Hub for various resources specifically tailored to #LGBTQYouth: https://t.co/ZhCnAyUNv4
#MentalHealthMatters