The Reducing Disparities at the Practice Site initiative will help Medicaid agencies and health plans in four states partner with small practices to reduce racial and ethnic disparities and improve overall outcomes. more »
This report, based on interviews with Medicaid officials in 12 states, examines state innovations in care management for adults with complex needs, including programs that fall between traditional fee for service and full-risk managed care. more »
The Return on Investment Forecasting Calculator for Quality Initiatives is a new web-based tool designed to help Medicaid stakeholders identify programs with the potential to both improve health care quality and control costs. more »
Although pay-for-performance (P4P) is not as widely used in Medicaid as in the commercial sector, public officials are increasingly looking for creative ways to align payment strategies to support higher quality care in Medicaid. Missouri, one of seven states participating in CHCS' Pay-for-Performance Purchasing Institute, developed an innovative P4P program that encourages providers to adopt a web-based care plan to improve the efficiency and delivery of chronic care. more »