This Week in Managed CareNew Voluntary Payment Model and Other Health News

Published: Jan. 12, 2018, 9:53 p.m.

Every week, The American Journal of Managed Care\xae recaps the top managed care news of the week, and you can now listen to it on our podcast, Managed Care Cast.\n\nThis week, the top managed care stories included CMS unveiling a new voluntary bundled payment model; coverage from the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference, including immunotherapy's impact on HIV treatment and biosimilars; and news that 2 key diabetes devices will be covered by Medicare.\n\nRead more about the stories in this podcast:\nCMS Tells States How to Require Work for Medicaid: www.ajmc.com/newsroom/cms-tells-states-how-to-require-work-for-medicaid\nKentucky First State Approved for Medicaid Work Requirements: www.ajmc.com/newsroom/kentucky-first-state-approved-for-medicaid-work-requirements\nMedPAC Votes a Resounding "No" to MIPS, Recommends Voluntary Value Program: www.ajmc.com/newsroom/medpac-votes-a-resounding-no-to-mips-recommends-voluntary-value-program\nCMS Unveils New Voluntary Bundled Payment Model: www.ajmc.com/newsroom/cms-unveils-new-voluntary-bundled-payment-model\n5 Things From the 36th Annual JP Morgan Healthcare Conference: www.ajmc.com/newsroom/5-things-from-the-36th-annual-jp-morgan-healthcare-conference\nDexcom Works to Bring CGM to the Medicare Population, and More: www.ajmc.com/newsroom/dexcom-works-to-bring-cgm-to-the-medicare-population-and-more\nAbbott's Freestyle Libre CGM Gains Medicare Coverage: www.ajmc.com/newsroom/abbotts-freestyle-libre-cgm-gains-medicare-coverage\nStudy Shows the Impact Synchronization Programs Have on Medication Adherence: www.ajmc.com/newsroom/study-shows-the-impact-synchronization-programs-have-on-medication-adherence