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Primary Care Case Management in Medicaid: A Strategy for Supporting Primary Care in Rural Areas

NASHP

Primary care case management (PCCM) programs are one of the oldest types of Medicaid managed care, but over time most states have shifted to use managed care organizations (MCOs) to deliver services to Medicaid participants. ii] Rural areas are highly likely to suffer from shortages of primary care and other providers.

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Fifth Free Tool in Kidney Toolkit Helps Fight Kidney Disease

NCQA

Continuous improvement is the larger goal of quality measurement. Kidney damage is permanent, and CKD can be a significant detriment to quality of life. Sources and Inspiration We developed the Roadmap in partnership with Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. DaVita Integrated Kidney Care.

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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation Center: Equity and Vision

Sheppard Health Law

The five strategic objectives for advancing this systemwide transformation include (1) Drive Accountable Care, (2) Advance Health Equity, (3) Support Innovation, (4) Address Affordability, and (5) Partner to Achieve System Transformation. Strategic Objective 3: Support Care Innovations.

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CAPP Shares Insights of Employer Dialogues at WHCC and SIIA

Accountable Care Doctors

In our fragmented healthcare system, providers seldom have the opportunity to speak directly with employers, even though these employers pay for much of the healthcare expenses in this country. Our vision and values synch up nicely with many employers who are concerned about the cost and quality of healthcare for their employees.

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CAPP Shares Insights of Employer Dialogues at WHCC and SIIA

Accountable Care Doctors

In our fragmented healthcare system, providers seldom have the opportunity to speak directly with employers, even though these employers pay for much of the healthcare expenses in this country. Our vision and values synch up nicely with many employers who are concerned about the cost and quality of healthcare for their employees.

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State Community Health Worker Models

NASHP

ACO Accountable Care Organizations. CBCM Community Based Care Management Program. NCQA National Committee for Quality Assurance. PCCM Primary Care Case Management. PH-MCO Physical Health Managed Care Organization. Acronym Guide. APM Alternative Payment Model. CBO Community Based Organization.

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COVID-19 Lessons: A Path to a Better Health Care System

Accountable Care Doctors

As providers continue to apply lessons learned from their experience with the COVID-19 pandemic to their delivery models and reimbursement structures, it is clear more must be done to promote value in healthcare. The patient experience also significantly improves when care is coordinated versus delivered piecemeal.