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On Thursday, August 31, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the latest enrollment figures for Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP. As of May 2023, over 65.9 million people are enrolled in Medicare; more than 33.9 million are enrolled in fee-for-service Medicare and more than 32 million have a Medicare Advantage plan. Over 93.8 million enrollees have Medicaid and CHIP; more than 86.8 million individuals have Medicaid and over seven million have coverage through CHIP. Over 12 million individuals are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid and are counted in the enrollment figures for both programs.

The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) released an updated version of their "Medicaid Enrollment and Unwinding Tracker" on September 5th. This tracker provides state-level data on Medicaid/CHIP enrollment, unwinding, renewals, and other measures. Please note that while the tool includes national data reported by CMS, it has a lag of several months and may not reflect the most current Medicaid enrollment status.

The State Medicaid Integration Tracker© is published by ADvancing States and focuses on the status of the following state actions: Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS), State Demonstrations to Integrate Care for Dual Eligible Individuals and other Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Initiatives, Other LTSS Reform Activities, including: Medicaid State Plan Amendments under §1915(i), Community First Choice Option under §1915(k), and Medicaid Health Homes.

The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) has released an article examining the Medicare coverage options available to dual-eligible individuals, a population of 12.5 million enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid. The content outlines various coverage avenues designed for this population, including traditional Medicare, Medicare Advantage plans, and Dual eligible special needs plans (D-SNPs). It emphasizes data analysis of enrollment patterns by demographic factors like race, age, and geographic location, offering insights into the complex landscape of dual-eligible coverage.

On Monday, July 31, CMS released the latest enrollment figures for Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP. As of April 2023, over 65.8 million people are enrolled in Medicare; more than 33.9 million are enrolled in fee-for-service Medicare and more than 31.9 have a Medicare Advantage plan. Over 94.1 million enrollees have Medicaid and CHIP; more than 87 million individuals have Medicaid and nearly 7.1 million have coverage through CHIP. Over 12 million individuals are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid and are counted in the enrollment figures for both programs...

On July 25, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2021 data on Medicaid Managed Care enrollments, program characteristics, and data tables. This national data is broken down by program and population, as well as by individual state. The enrollment data provides an accurate snapshot of Medicaid managed care enrollment for a particular year as of July 1st of each year.

The Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation at the University of Michigan recently published a study titled "Detecting Alzheimer’s Disease: Older Adults’ Experiences with Cognitive Screening & Blood Biomarker Testing." The article presents findings from a national survey conducted in January 2023, which explores the knowledge, utilization, and perceptions of cognitive screening and blood biomarker testing for Alzheimer's disease among adults aged 65-80. The study highlights the participants' views on the benefits, limitations, and potential risks associated with these screening methods and offers valuable insights for healthcare professionals and policymakers in the context of early detection and care planning for Alzheimer's disease

The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) released an updated version of their "Medicaid Enrollment and Unwinding Tracker" on July 20th. This tracker provides state-level data on Medicaid/CHIP enrollment, unwinding, renewals, and other measures. Please note that while the tool includes national data reported by CMS, it has a lag of several months and may not reflect the most current Medicaid enrollment status.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Alzheimer's Association have released the fourth edition of the Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI) Road Map, titled "Healthy Brain Initiative: State and Local Road Map for Public Health, 2023-2027." This Road Map provides public health officials across the United States with a comprehensive set of strategies to promote brain health and enhance the lives of individuals living with dementia and their caregivers. The new edition focuses on strengthening partnerships, evaluating and utilizing data, building a diverse workforce, and engaging and educating the public. It emphasizes health equity and addresses social determinants of health that impact brain health.....

On Tuesday, June 29, CMS released the latest enrollment figures for Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP. As of March 2023, over 65.7 million people are enrolled in Medicare; nearly 34 million are enrolled in fee-for-service Medicare and more than 31.7 have a Medicare Advantage plan. Over 93.8 million enrollees have Medicaid and CHIP; more than 86.7 million individuals have Medicaid and more than 7.1 million have coverage through CHIP. Over 12 million individuals are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid and are counted in the enrollment figures for both programs.