Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured: 

An Update on CMS’s Capitated Financial Alignment Demonstration Model for Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees

Information on select proposed capitated financial alignment demonstrations (PDFs) from Viohl & Associates:

Viohl and Associates is a Washington-based government relations consulting firm established in 1998 that offers state and federal policy consulting and advocacy services.  Areas of special focus include health care, energy, and education policy.  

EXPERTISE

Health Care: Medicaid; Medicare; waiver demonstration programs; long-term care; home and community-based services; health IT; rural health; provider reimbursements; the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP); regulatory reforms; coverage mandates; pharmacy and DME reimbursement; premium assistance programs; and chronic disease management.

Energy: Alternative fuels and clean energy technologies; tax incentives; grant funding; fleet mandates; energy efficiency; heating and weatherization assistance programs; climate change issues; and fuel economy standards.

Education: Grant and loan programs; performance standards; standardized tests; special education programs; alternative teacher certification; early education; supplemental education services; professional development;  and infrastructure funding.

Other: Transportation and infrastructure funding; public-private partnerships; workforce issues; first responder funding / homeland security / disaster assistance; social services and nutrition funding; Congressionally-directed appropriations; and clean air/clean water mandates and funding.

CLIENT SERVICES

• Insights on the legislative, regulatory, and budget processes and political environments at both the state and federal levels.
• Assessment of the fiscal and policy implications of proposed mandates, minimum standards, and preemptions.
• Assistance in developing federal and state government relations strategies.  Marketing advice for federal and state government customers.
• Assistance in identifying and engaging strategic partners, including associations and advocacy organizations.
• Development and implementation of strategic advocacy plans for achieving policy, funding, or procurement goals.
• Engagement with elected and appointed officials at both the state and federal levels.