Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Announces New Funding To Improve Care Coordination For Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees

Circle Connections: Policy & Regulatory Updates The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Administration for Community Living (ACL) announced a new funding opportunity designed to enhance the CMS Financial Alignment Initiative. The initiative is designed to improve coordination of care for Medicare-Medicaid enrollees. This funding opportunity will support states in developing independent ombudsman programs, helping beneficiaries in the demonstration have a positive care experience. Through the Financial Alignment Initiative, CMS is working with states to test two models capitated and managed fee-for-service -- designed to improve the coordination of care for Medicare-Medicaid enrollees. CMS . . .