Can’t Miss Sessions in the “Derby City”
At the upcoming Spring Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky, the agenda is packed with timely and im- portant topics. The general sessions will focus on a topic on nearly everyone’s mind, healthcare1. In the first general session on the Rural Health Transformation Program, panelists will share how the federal $50 billion, five-year initiative launched by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Ser- vices aims to help improve rural medical care in states from 2026 to 2030. Panelists from the Ken- tucky Department of Public Health, North Dakota Rural Health Transformation Committee, Nation- al Association of Rural Health Clinics, American Hospital Association, and Health Carousel will discuss, among other things, the timing, funding structure, key goals, and state implementation of the Program.
Network leasing in healthcare is the topic of the second general session, which will be a deep dive into the topic after last year’s discussion in the Health Insurance & Long Term Care Issues Com- mittee. Recognizing that there are tensions between providers and plans in terms of expectations with networks, many have asked how do we best move forward? Providers can obtain numerous benefits from networks such as increased patient volume, but there are calls for more transparen- cy around the building and leasing of the networks. On the other hand, payers assert that the pro- cess is very transparent and the benefits of network leasing to both providers and consumers are abundant. The panel will discuss the mechanics and perspectives of network leasing, equipping attending legislators with great knowledge on the issue should they encounter it in their state legislatures.