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Stephen Fitton Explains Michigan's Decision to Expand Medicaid
There were a number of reasons why Michigan chose to expand its Medicaid coverage, and economics was just one part the decision, according to Stephen Fitton, Medicaid director at the Michigan Department of Community Health.
There were a number of reasons why Michigan chose to expand its Medicaid coverage, and economics was just one part the decision, Stephen Fitton, Medicaid director at the Michigan Department of Community Health, said at the America’s Health Insurance Plans’ National Conferences on Medicare and Medicaid, and Dual Eligibles Summit.
But more importantly, the state expanded Medicaid for the individuals in need who did not have coverage.
“We’ve really made an emphasis the way we moved in Michigan, the direction we moved, was toward healthy behaviors, link coverage to healthy behaviors, and get the population healthier,” he said.
Tailored Dosing for MM Matters More Than Drug Count: Ajai Chari, MD
April 25th 2025When it comes to treating multiple myeloma (MM), Ajai Chari, MD, argued that more is not always better. More intense treatment regimens, or those with more drugs, don't necessarily guarantee better outcomes.
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Inside the Center's MDD Value Model and Its Use of Dynamic Pricing
May 13th 2025Larragem Raines, MS, of the Center for Innovation & Value Research, discusses the organization's major depressive disorder (MDD) open-source value model, dynamic pricing, and the future role of artificial intelligence in care.
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Empowering Teams Begins With Human Connection: Missy Hopson, PhD
April 16th 2025Missy Hopson, PhD, Ochsner Health, discussed in detail the challenges of strengthening the patient-centered workforce, the power of community reputation for encouraging health care careers, and the influence of empowered workforces on patient outcomes.
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What the Updated Telephone Consumer Protection Act Rules Mean for Health Care Messaging
April 4th 2025As new Federal Communications Commission rules take effect April 11, 2025, mPulse CEO Bob Farrell explains how health organizations can stay compliant while building patient trust through transparency and personalized engagement.
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