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State Policy Considerations to Support Equitable Systems of Care for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs 

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5 Compared to white, non-Hispanic CYSHCN, CYSHCN who are Black or Latinx are at particular risk of receiving infrequent, low-quality care, 6 while American Indian and Alaska Native CYSHCN are less likely to be able to access specialty treatment or receive culturally sensitive services.

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

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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. million Medicaid participants. million Medicaid enrollees.

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About This Resource Guide: Promising Practices to Address Health Disparities

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Health Disparities : Preventable differences in the burden of disease, injury, violence, or opportunities to achieve optimal health that are experienced by socially disadvantaged populations. 34 The ACA’s data collection requirements also do not extend to the private insurance market.