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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. CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. NCQA National Committee for Quality Assurance. PCCM Primary Care Case Management. PH-MCO Physical Health Managed Care Organization. SPA State Plan Amendment.

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Back to the Future: Welcome to the Patient Centered Medical Home (Guest Post)

Health Dialog

If you have questions afterwards, you may feel left on your own to manage your care. As a primary care doctor, the challenges my patients faced were frustrating me, too. I wanted my practice to provide easy access to comprehensive medical care. It’s a new way to organize how a primary care office works.

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State Approaches to Behavioral Health Measures in Medicaid Managed Care

NASHP

However, there are several common elements in these processes, including that the measure has been validated, is evidence-based, is regularly updated — and a group of leaders in the field have determined that each measures an important aspect of care.

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How to Read Mental Health Eligibility Verification Data

Icanotes

The client lacks consistent primary care: Some insurance companies will require that clients receive documented, regular care from their primary care physician before covering the costs of mental health treatments or medications. How To Prevent Denied Mental Health Claims.

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Sustainability and Value: State Palliative Care Reimbursement Strategies

NASHP

Patient-Centered Medical Homes (PCMH) Similarly, states have made significant investments in PCMHs, a model that features multidisciplinary teams and comprehensive, coordinated care. States also frequently include additional requirements, such as specific staffing configurations, a focus on integrated care, and other clinical capacity. (T)he