Articles by: Amanda Avery

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May 10, 2023
EPSDT Litigation Trends and Annotated Docket
Jane Perkins and Amanda Avery Fact Sheet
The Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) provisions are among the most specific in the Medicaid Act. Over the years, however, states have not adhered to their responsibilities, and litigation has resulted. This Fact Sheet summarizes the federal requirements for EPSDT and provides an annotated case docket.…
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September 28, 2022
Summary of Amicus Briefs Supporting Ivanka Talevski in Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County v. Talevski (No. 21-806)
Jane Perkins, Amanda Avery, and Erica Turret* Court Document, Fact Sheet, Cases
The Supreme Court is deciding whether individuals can enforce the Medicaid Act through 42 USC 1983. Section 1983 has been the primary method for individuals to enforce the Act for more than 40 years. Losing this right would be a tremendous blow to individual enforcement and government accountability. Last…
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April 6, 2022
Q&A: Recent EPSDT Cases
Jane Perkins and Amanda Avery Court Document, Health Advocate, NHeLP Matters, Q&A
The Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment provisions are among the most specific in the Medicaid Act. This Fact Sheet summarizes three recent court cases that analyze what states must do to comply with EPSDT and discusses an opinion certifying an EPSDT case as class action.
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