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Insights & Perspectives
Insights & perspectives features MCRA Member contributions, organizational updates, and informed viewpoints on the issues influencing healthcare today. It’s where MCRA Members share expertise, progress, and perspective.
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Medicaid work requirements and how states may apply them: An in-depth discussion with Eric Levine, M.P.H., of Avalere Health
Avalere Health explains some of the details of Medicaid work requirements, including how activities of daily living may factor in and some of the leeway states have in how they are applied.
Aug 128 min read


Medicaid Work Requirements: Understanding Exemptions and Protecting Patients
Medicaid work requirements are expected to start January 2027, with narrower exemptions than anticipated. Learn how life sciences companies, plans, and providers can support patients.
Aug 63 min read


Post-Clover and 2027 QBP Re-Calculation: What Could Be Next for MA Stars?
CMS will be re-calculating 2027 QBP ratings following the May 2026 Clover ruling. Avalere Health experts share insights on potential future directions for the MA Star Rating program.
Jul 223 min read


From Six Companies to a Healthcare Movement
On May 6, 2021, six companies gathered for what we called a "monthly meeting." There was no polished agenda, no established playbook. There was a shared frustration and belief that the managed care community deserved something better than the isolation and opacity they had been navigating alone.
That was five years ago. And looking back, I find myself both humbled and energized by how far we have traveled together.
May 292 min read


Why Human Jaws Are Shrinking and Why Oral Posture Matters
HRI Dental's article highlights why some organizations are beginning to look more closely at oral posture and jaw development as part of a broader preventive health strategy.
May 145 min read


The future of pharmacy: What the MHE 2026 Pharmacy Survey signals for the year ahead
Explore findings from the MHE 2026 State of Pharmacy Survey on the future of pharmacy, featuring insights from MCRA Strategic Advisor Andy Biernat on key industry trends, challenges, and what payers and providers should expect in the year ahead.
Apr 161 min read
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