The 80 Million Podcast

The Midterms and Medicaid: Oversight, Repair and What Doesn’t Change Immediately

Authors: Nick Bath, Gayle Mauser and Allison Orris Editors: Patti Boozang and Amanda Eisenberg This episode of The 80 Million Podcast is hosted by Patti Boozang, Manatt

It’s Complicated — Getting Ready for Medicaid Work Requirements

This episode is hosted by Patti Boozang, Manatt Health Senior Managing Director and 80 Million editor. She is joined by MassHealth Chief Operating Officer Elizabeth LaMon

The H.R. 1 Implementation Squeeze Is Here

In this episode of The 80 Million Podcast, Manatt Health Senior Managing Director and 80 Million Editor Patti Boozang speaks with Professor of the Practice at Princeton U

Beyond Coverage — What It Will Take to Fix American Health Care

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) fundamentally changed American health care —  expanding coverage, establishing consumer protections that are now broadly expected, and helpi

Paying for Cures — Medicaid’s Next Financing Test

High-cost therapies like cell and gene therapies could transform care for Medicaid beneficiaries with serious conditions, but their upfront prices — often $500,000 to $5

America Is Getting Older. Its Long-Term Care System Is Getting Weaker.

Americans are rapidly aging, which is accelerating the demand for the long-term services and supports (LTSS) necessary to their care, as well as the care of a diverse ran

States on the Front Lines — Leading Through Federal Retrenchment

The scale of federal retrenchment is no longer theoretical. In Massachusetts alone, the state is bracing for an estimated $3.5 billion annual loss in federal Medicaid fun

Addressing Social Needs in Medicaid — The Evidence Is In. Now What?

The evidence that addressing social needs like food and transportation improves health outcomes and reduces Medicaid costs is no longer theoretical. We’ve seen recent dat

AI and Digital Innovation in Medicaid — Promise, Peril and What to Buy

State Medicaid programs are under extraordinary pressure as they navigate federal funding uncertainty, H.R. 1 implementation, and health care cost growth that consistentl

Hospital at Home – The Bed Isn’t the Business Model Anymore

Innovate or die: That’s the conversation health systems are having as they navigate tightening finances due to new federal policy in Medicaid, including H.R. 1, a nationa

Medicaid is on the Brink. What’s at Risk?

Medicaid, which is jointly funded by states and the federal government, has always operated under pressure, but this moment feels different. The program is facing a uniqu

Medicaid Is At An Inflection Point

For those of us at The 80 Million, our name represents a vital segment of the American population — nearly one-fifth of the nation — who rely on Medicaid for their health