The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC), independent congressional advisory bodies on Medicare and Medicaid policy, respectively, have released their latest Reports to Congress.
The MedPAC report addresses potential improvements to Medicare payment systems and issues that affect the Medicare program, including changes to health care delivery and the market for health care services as well as a mandated assessment of the Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection System.
The MACPAC report includes recommendations to Congress related to community engagement requirements in Medicaid, automation in prior authorization, Medicaid managed care accountability, appropriate access to residential treatment services for Medicaid-enrolled youth, and a chapter on provider enrollment in Medicaid.