Meredith Yinger

Health policy & primary care enthusiast. Views are mine.

[Meredith Yinger @putaYINGonit]

I recently had the honor of teaming up with @KelDaroe @doccrearperry @blythe_butler and several other incredible women to develop recommendations for the equitable implementation of #telehealth in #obstetric care. Check it out: https://t.co/AWdlsgZWTW

[AAFP Advocacy @AAFP_advocacy]

In @Health_Affairs, @rshawnm & @Farzad_MD say future health care models must:
☑️ Support independent primary care practices in diverse communities
☑️ Enable primary care teams to improve patient outcomes
☑️ Make primary care more accessible & affordable
https://t.co/GZG927Myt0

[Shawn Martin @rshawnm]

One of the best ways to address current and emerging threats to our health care system is to move towards a system that better supports and finances high-quality primary care. I wrote about this extensively with @Farzad_MD in @Health_Affairs.

https://t.co/XNxJVGG9TS

[Farzad Mostashari @Farzad_MD]

"We cannot let a narrow analysis veer us off course. There is no longer any question that primary care can make APMs work, and success in APMs can, in turn, sustain and expand primary care access. "

(w @rshawnm, Re cbo adding up @CMSinnovates savings)
https://t.co/TWzmT0nFcF

[micky tripathi @mickytripathi1]

"Train kept rollin'"....

HTI-2 is at OMB!

[AAFP Advocacy @AAFP_advocacy]

👏 The @aafp applauds @CMSgov for finalizing new regulations to improve prior authorization processes across payers. This will help address care delays and the administrative burden family physicians face daily. Read our statement here: https://t.co/oNby7p32qF

[Meredith Yinger @putaYINGonit]

@CMSGov just posted the electronic prior auth final rule on the agency's website! Requires MA, Medicaid and CHIP FFS programs & managed care plans, and QHPs to implement automated prior auth by 2027 - a one year delay from the proposed rule.

https://t.co/dUI1fWO2Q1

[CMS Innovation Center @CMSinnovates]

The final evaluation report for the Next Generation Accountable Care Organization (NGACO) Model is now available: https://t.co/WAu3uP9fzv.
NGACO participants increased the use of preventive care through #populationhealth strategies.

[Larry Levitt @larry_levitt]

New preliminary federal data estimate 19 million signups for 2024 ACA coverage, eclipsing last year's record enrollment of 16.4 million.

As more people are covered, the law becomes even harder to repeal.

https://t.co/AK8ARlmccZ

[Antitrust Division @JusticeATR]

Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission Release 2023 Merger Guidelines
https://t.co/svxt4ryKut

[Joan Alker @JoanAlker1]

New from CMS - a state informational bulletin pulling together federal rules on renewals for kids including transitions to CHIP; notes that these are not going well

CMS says ⬇️2.2 million kids on Medicaid
Our # is ⬇️3 million b/c of newer data

https://t.co/2kB53f17Yq

[Meredith Yinger @putaYINGonit]

New maternity care model announced: funding to be awarded to up to 15 state #Medicaid agencies with the goal of building care capacity/ access, promoting whole-person care with an emphasis on behavioral health, and promoting safety in birthing facilities. NOFO in Spring 2024.

[CMS Innovation Center @CMSinnovates]

Introducing our newest model focused exclusively on improving #maternalhealth care & reducing disparities in access and treatment for those w/#Medicaid and #CHIP – the Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model: https://t.co/Hs2lyWt4gk

[Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT @ONC_HealthIT]

Today, @ONC_HealthIT published Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Certification Program Updates, Algorithm Transparency, and Information Sharing (HTI-1) Final Rule. Read the final rule: https://t.co/TmP3Z4YKel #ONCHTI1

[AAFP Advocacy @AAFP_advocacy]

📢The @aafp urges Congress to vote YES on the bipartisan SUPPORT Reauthorization Act. This bill will ensure family physicians can continue to provide timely, undisrupted care for their patients, including life-saving SUD treatment. 🧵https://t.co/vcGKyFKYlG

[AAFP Advocacy @AAFP_advocacy]

👏The @aafp applauds the House for passing the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, which advances payment parity across sites of care and reauthorizes the #THCGME program for a historic 7 years. We urge the Senate to swiftly pass this critical legislation. https://t.co/Fft3fd6TJs

[Emily Ramshaw @eramshaw]

This morning, @19thnews dropped a moving, gorgeous and critically important series on pregnancy in America — co-published already today by at least 3 national newsrooms. You absolutely must check it out.

[Joan Alker @JoanAlker1]

Earlier this week @cmsgov issued an interim final rule with public comment (due 2/2/24) on enforcement tools related to Medicaid unwinding. The rule was in effect as of yesterday 12/6/23.

We'll have more to say soon on the details.

A few toplines 🧵

https://t.co/zGOJcT7djr

[AAFP @aafp]

The #AAFP expresses its disappointment and concern over the administration's delay of final rules banning menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.

[AAFP Advocacy @AAFP_advocacy]

ICYMI @AAFP strongly supported proposed regulations to ban the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. Family physicians know these rules can save lives by preventing young people from starting to smoke & promoting health equity.
https://t.co/FSViqkAb8r

[Dr. Tom Frieden @DrTomFrieden]

Vaccination is strongly associated with a reduced risk of long Covid, according to a new study. Effectiveness of one dose, two doses, and three or more doses against post-Covid sequelae was 21%, 59% and 73%, respectively.

[Meredith Yinger @putaYINGonit]

📣 Making Care Primary model application deadline extended to 12/14!

ICYMI @aafp developed track profiles & a practice calculator to help family physicians evaluate this new value-based payment model: https://t.co/hPG6bYAmSa

[CMS Innovation Center @CMSinnovates]

Attention Making Care Primary (MCP) Model applicants - the MCP application deadline has been extended to 12/14, 11:59 PM ET: https://t.co/dJp585xmH5