Mandating Coordinated Review of Medicare and Medicaid for Dual Eligibles
This law requires two key advisory bodies, MedPAC and MACPAC, to conduct a joint, biennial review of how Medicare and Medicaid policies affect individuals eligible for both programs. The goal is to analyze spending and quality of care trends, and then submit unified recommendations to Congress. This aims to improve the efficiency and coordination of health services for citizens who rely on both federal programs.
Key points
Requires MedPAC and MACPAC to jointly analyze spending, utilization, and quality of care for beneficiaries enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid every two years.
The commissions must submit joint recommendations to Congress aimed at better aligning the two programs and ensuring efficient access to care.
The ultimate goal is to simplify and improve the complex healthcare experience for dually eligible seniors and disabled individuals.
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