CMS Requires More Restrictive Definition of Medical Frailty in New Medicaid Work Requirements Rule
On June 1, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued an interim final rule on Medicaid work requirements that adopts a restrictive definition of medical frailty — differing from states’ early expectations. KFF’s Jennifer Tolbert explains why the more restrictive definition of medical frailty adopted by the Trump Administration will be challenging for states to implement and could lead to more people falling through the cracks and losing coverage.
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Drew Altman, Founding President and CEO of KFF, Announces Retirement Plans; Board Appoints Larry Levitt and Mollyann Brodie as Next Leadership Team
After leading the organization for nearly 40 years, Dr. Altman will retire from his role as Founding President and Chief Executive Officer. Beginning in 2027, Levitt and Dr. Brodie will assume the leadership positions of CEO and President, respectively.
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