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Unpacking CMS’s Final Rules on Medicaid Access and Managed Care

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced two major updates to Medicaid regulations. This blog will delve into their significance and key policy implications for states and managed care organizations (MCO). Implement a Quality Rating System (QRS). Th is is required for MCOs and p repaid h ealth p lans.

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National Care Coordination Standards for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Implementation Guide

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Shared Plan of Care. Care Coordination Workforce. Care Transitions. health plans, providers, families of CYSHCN) in using, adapting, and implementing the National Care Coordination Standards for CYSHCN to develop or improve care coordination systems. Team-Based Communication. How to Use This Guide.

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

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Authority refers to the section of Medicaid regulations that the state used for the SPA. Eligible primary care practices must engage CHWs starting in 2024. The Massachusetts primary care sub-capitation model was launched in 2023 by MassHealth (Medicaid) as part of its broader ACO system.

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State Community Health Worker Models

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integrating?CHWs CHWs into evolving health care systems in key areas such as financing, education and training, certification , and state definitions, roles and scope of practice. PCCM Primary Care Case Management. PH-MCO Physical Health Managed Care Organization. MHP Medicaid Health Plans.

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Community Health Worker Models

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This map highlights state activity to integrate CHWs into evolving health care systems in key areas such as financing, education and training, certification, and state definitions, roles and scope of practice. Idaho reimburses for CHW services through its Medicaid managed care (Primary Care Case Management) program.