Husch Blackwell Jefferson City Office Managing Partner
Harvey Tettlebaum and Joel Hamme of Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville discuss the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Douglas v. Independent Living Centers of Southern California and its implications, as well as “Equal Access” rulemaking matters: CMS oversight, state duties and roles for Medicaid beneficiaries and providers. Tettlebaum and Hamme also review applicable standards of Medicaid-managed care and practical considerations and tips for beneficiaries and providers in assessing state Medicaid actions and plan amendments.