NASHP

AUGUST 23, 2021

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.

Primary Care 62

Primary Care Medicaid Accountability Quality Improvement 62

Sheppard Health Law

DECEMBER 12, 2022

CMS’s strategic refresh initiative aims to meet five objectives: drive accountable care, advance health equity, support care innovations, improve access and affordability, and establish partnerships to achieve these objectives. These models encourage providers to work together to coordinate care with a focus on quality.

Accountable Care 52

Accountable Care Accountability Primary Care Medicare 52

HIT Consultant

JANUARY 22, 2024

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.

Medicaid 97

Medicaid Quality of Care Integration Medicare 97

NASHP

OCTOBER 20, 2022

For example, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Innovation Center is currently supporting the Integrated Care for Kids (InCK) model across seven sites in six states. This model aims to improve quality of care for children, including CYSHCN, through integrated care delivery systems that include care coordination.[12].

Medicaid 98

Medicaid Integration Quality Improvement Accountability 98

NASHP

AUGUST 24, 2023

State health reform efforts increasingly focus on providing comprehensive and well-coordinated care to people with serious illness to improve quality of care and drive down costs. A recent Health Affairs article reviewed opportunities to incorporate a palliative care benefit into ACOs.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Quality Assurance Quality of Care Hospitals 52

NASHP

AUGUST 31, 2023

Interviewees shared a range of perspectives, including those of local health departments, the state’s sheriff’s association, the state medical society, community health centers, hospital and primary care associations, funders, a CBO, aging and assisted living partners, consumer advocacy groups, and legislators.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Accountability Public Health services Population Health 52

Sheppard Health Law

MARCH 2, 2022

On February 24, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced its redesign of the Global and Professional Direct Contracting Model (GPDC), which now will be called the Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Realizing Equity, Access, and Community Health (REACH) Model.

Accountable Care 52

Accountable Care Primary Care Medicare Accountability 52