CMS released the CY 2024 Medicare Advantage capitation rate methodology and risk adjustment methodology applied under Part C. The proposed rule also includes a discussion of the annual adjustments for CY 2026 to the Medicare Part D benefit parameters for the standard benefit with revisions necessitated by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. CMS is projecting to spend $9.2 trillion over the next decade on MA payments to plans. MHA published an issue brief with additional details.
Staff Spotlight
Congratulations to Dave Dillon, Vice President of Public and Media Relations, on 20 years of service to MHA!
Throughout his tenure, Dave has focused on sharing the hospital story. He works with the media to generate inspiring stories about hospitals’ work on their campuses — and in the communities they serve — and he takes the tough questions to ensure hospitals have a voice in conversations about the health care system. In addition, Dave supports MHA’s grassroots advocacy efforts and acts as a sounding board for MHA and hospital public relations staff.
He loves working at MHA for the same reason others love working at a hospital — the opportunity to be surrounded every day by brilliant, values-driven people who believe we can always do better.
When asked about his biggest accomplishment during his 20 years with MHA, Dave said, “Being someone who gets invited to the meeting or to work on a project because we want the effort to connect with people and their values.”
Dave is a father-stepfather of six adult children, grandfather of six (soon to be seven), served in Iraq as a combat infantryman and finds peace sailing on his small sailboat. Three of his children are nurses, so when he hurts himself working on home improvement projects, he gets a lot of attention.
Before You Go
ACCESS: January is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, and SAMHSA offers resources, including educational webinars and a social media toolkit, about the importance of SUD treatment.
PARTICIPATE: Volunteer judges are needed for the 2025 Missouri HOSA State Leadership Conference on Monday, March 24, and Tuesday, March 25, in Rolla, Mo. This event will host more than 70 competitive and recognition events for students across the state. For event details, visit HOSA Guidelines and complete the Judge Registration Form. Share this opportunity with your colleagues.
Education
January 22 | Cybersecurity and Crisis Communication
Noon to 1 p.m. | Virtual | Register by Tuesday, Jan. 21.
January 28 | Patient Rights: Abuse, Restraints and Seclusion
10 a.m. to noon | Virtual | Register by Monday, Jan. 27.
March 14 | 22nd Annual Health Care Leadership Series
All day (eight, one-day sessions from March to October) | Columbia, Mo. | Register by Friday, Feb. 14.
