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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation Center: Equity and Vision

Sheppard Health Law

On October 20, 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (“ CMS ”) Innovation Center (“ Innovation Center ”) published a white paper detailing its vision for the next ten years: a health system that achieves equitable outcomes through high quality, affordable, person-centered care. Strategic Objective 1: Drive Accountable Care.

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State Community Health Worker Models

NASHP

The information on this map comes from a 50-state survey of a variety of stakeholders, ranging from Medicaid officials to Community Health Workers, on their states’ approaches?to?integrating?CHWs ACO Accountable Care Organizations. CBCM Community Based Care Management Program. MCO Managed Care Organizations.

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Updates and FAQs: Developing and Implementing a Medicaid State Plan Amendment to Authorize Community Health Worker Reimbursement

NASHP

CHWs are key to engagement, care coordination, and increasing access to clinical and support services for Medicaid enrollees from their communities. As such, states increasingly are pursuing Medicaid reimbursement options as part of a comprehensive CHW service financing approach, which is currently reliant on expiring grant programs.

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CMS Announces Strategy on Value-Based Payments for Specialty Care

Sheppard Health Law

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Innovation Center continues to move forward with its “strategic refresh” initiative. Through this shift, CMS aims to examine and enhance payments for specialty care provided to Medicare beneficiaries. Value-Based Care and ACOs.

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Community Health Worker Models

NASHP

Medicaid Reimbursement. Medicaid Reimbursement. Alabama does not reimburse for CHW services through its Medicaid program. Alaska Medicaid reimburses for CHW services through MCOs as authorized under the state plan. Arizona does not currently reimburse for CHW services through its Medicaid program.