Post by Logan on Jun 20, 2016 22:29:13 GMT -6
WASHINGTON — Indiana remains at odds with the federal government over how to evaluate the state’s unique Medicaid program, a standoff that affects not only Indiana, but also other states looking to adopt Indiana’s model.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gave Indiana a deadline of June 17 to finalize a data-sharing agreement on the jointly funded health care program for the poor. Instead, Indiana responded in a letter Friday that the federal government hasn’t satisfied the state’s concerns about data safety.
“While we understand your time line and the priority of the (data-use agreement), we cannot shortchange the state’s review process as this could put our citizens’ personal health information at risk and potentially create liabilities for the state,” wrote Tyler Ann McGuffee, insurance and health care policy director for Gov. Mike Pence.
A spokesman for the Department of Health and Human Services said the agency has received the letter and will respond directly to the state.
Read more: www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2016/06/20/indiana-battling-feds-over-medicaid-review/86135986/
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gave Indiana a deadline of June 17 to finalize a data-sharing agreement on the jointly funded health care program for the poor. Instead, Indiana responded in a letter Friday that the federal government hasn’t satisfied the state’s concerns about data safety.
“While we understand your time line and the priority of the (data-use agreement), we cannot shortchange the state’s review process as this could put our citizens’ personal health information at risk and potentially create liabilities for the state,” wrote Tyler Ann McGuffee, insurance and health care policy director for Gov. Mike Pence.
A spokesman for the Department of Health and Human Services said the agency has received the letter and will respond directly to the state.
Read more: www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2016/06/20/indiana-battling-feds-over-medicaid-review/86135986/