Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association Following the Money: What Federal Medicaid Changes Mean for Massachusetts Hospitals
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October 30 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Federal Medicaid reforms are reshaping how states finance care—and Massachusetts is no exception. This session will provide a high-level overview of recent federal changes, including the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (H.R. 1) and proposed CMS rules, and explore how these developments intersect with Massachusetts’ hospital assessment program, the Health Safety Net, and supplemental payment structures. With billions in funding at stake, hospitals need to understand how federal scrutiny of provider taxes, state-directed payments, and waiver structures could affect their bottom line.
Take-aways for the audience:
- Understand the federal landscape: Learn how recent federal legislation and CMS proposals could affect Medicaid financing nationwide—and gain insight into how reforms may affect the commonwealth’s hospital assessment program, Health Safety Net Trust Fund, and targeted payments under MassHealth for Massachusetts hospitals.
- Prepare for strategic response: Explore practical considerations for hospitals and associations as they navigate evolving federal standards and protect critical funding streams.
