Improving Healthcare Access in Medicare and Medicaid Programs
This act aims to improve healthcare access for individuals using Medicare and Medicaid programs, especially in rural areas and for minority groups. It focuses on reducing health disparities and considering social factors affecting health, which could mean better care for those in need.
Key points
Introduction of new payment and service delivery models to reduce health access inequalities.
Increased focus on social factors influencing health, such as living conditions, to better tailor care.
Support for underserved areas and high-risk patients, including pregnant and postpartum women, by increasing service availability.
Requirement to report on the effectiveness of interventions aimed at reducing health disparities and related savings.
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