Easier Access to Primary Care in Medicaid Program
This act aims to make it easier for states to offer primary healthcare services under Medicaid through direct agreements with doctors. This means citizens using Medicaid may have easier access to personalized care, potentially reducing emergency room visits and hospitalizations. The act seeks to improve care quality and patient satisfaction.
Key points
Allows states to enter into direct primary care arrangements with healthcare providers under Medicaid, potentially improving access to doctors.
Introduces a care model where compensation is a fixed periodic fee, encouraging more personalized and preventive care.
Potentially reduces healthcare costs, emergency room visits, and hospitalizations for Medicaid beneficiaries.
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