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CMMI Prioritizes Multi-Payer Alignment in New Models

NCQA

And then we’re also developing an approach for certification based on quality improvement and patient experience.” NCQA is eager to continue the conversation on multi-payer alignment and tracking state innovations.

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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. FOOTNOTES. [1]

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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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State Community Health Worker Models

NASHP

ACO Accountable Care Organizations. CBCM Community Based Care Management Program. MHP Medicaid Health Plans. NCQA National Committee for Quality Assurance. NIH National Institutes of Health. PCCM Primary Care Case Management. PH-MCO Physical Health Managed Care Organization.

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National Care Coordination Standards for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN): Proceedings from the National Forum on Care Coordination for CYSHCN

NASHP

As a result, services were better aligned and the MCOs referred CYSHCN to the Title V CYSHCN program for care coordination given the program staff’s expertise in serving this population. Data are central to both direct care coordination service provision, as well as care coordination system monitoring and quality improvement efforts.

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Community Health Worker Models

NASHP

Idaho reimburses for CHW services through its Medicaid managed care (Primary Care Case Management) program. The PCCM program incentivizes primary care providers to incorporate CHWs into their care coordination model by offering a higher per-member per-month (PMPM) case management payment.

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CMS Unveils “Innovation in Behavioral Health” Model to Tackle Dual Mental and Physical Health Challenges

HIT Consultant

The IBH Model aims to bridge the gap between behavioral and physical health by: Empowering community-based behavioral health practices: These practices, including mental health centers, opioid treatment programs, and safety net providers, will become the central point of care, offering integrated services for both mental and physical health needs.