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State waivers hit snag at CMS

State waivers hit snag at CMS

· NAMD Staff

NAMD elevates challenges with critical 1115 waivers that drive innovation in Medicaid.

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COVID-19

A seminal event in world history, the global pandemic has changed the face of health care in America and deeply impacted the Medicaid program across states.

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Reducing Health Disparities

Medicaid has always existed to ensure that people can live healthier lives through better access to health care. Programs across the country are now redoubling their efforts to ensure reducing health disparities is at the forefront of their planning and performance.

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Managed Care

Medicaid programs across the country employ managed care models to help deliver quality care efficiently and with state budget realities in mind. States adopt various strategies for procurement, contracting and oversight of these critical partners.

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Program Administration

Medicaid programs across the country are large, complex systems that ensure millions of people get the health care they need. Billions of dollars support the Medicaid program at the federal and state level.

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Quality and Access to Care

Quality of care, not quantity, is the benchmark against which all health care delivery should be assessed. Medicaid programs across the country are making strides at implementing programs that consider quality as well as access to care.

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Waivers

Waivers are an essential part of the strategy many states use to ensure their programs are meeting the needs of their individual populations. Programs across the country use federally-approved waivers to meet a host of goals including coverage expansion, cost containment or improved care for specific groups such as individuals living with disabilities or pregnant women.

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