As Medicaid expansion dominates the headlines, writes NCAHP CEO Ken Lewis, implementation of North Carolina’s historic Medicaid modernization effort is moving.
Medicaid leaders aim for incentives, flexibility in overhaul
New plan details relying on insurers and providers to keep patients healthier and control costs-doing what legislators and Governor already agreed upon.
Plan for Medicaid changes in NC takes shape
Proposed changes in NC’s Medicaid system are intended to improve patient health and would allow the state to penalize companies whose treatment falls short of goals.
NC Medicaid remake hits benchmark
Effort to privatize NC’s Medicaid made its first substantive deadline, but DHHS warned that putting plan in place will face one big obstacle: presidential politics.
Details to finish NC Medicaid overhaul expected
Legislature directs NC Medicaid leaders to come up with details on how the program treats patients and pays for services.
Top N.C. Health Educator Joins Team Shaping N.C.’s Medicaid Reform
Dr. Warren Newton has agreed to serve the NC Department of Health and Human Services as a senior medical advisor to help shape Medicaid reform.
NC Medicaid projected under budget for 3rd straight fiscal year
Medicaid is on pace to be under budget for 3rd consecutive fiscal year, state health officials tell legislators.
New NC Medicaid overhaul meeting quick deadlines
NC Division of Health Benefits, tells a legislative oversight committee that office is on track to meet Medicaid overhaul deadlines in March and June.
Sensible Medicaid reform for North Carolina
NC included managed care organizations and provider-led entities to administer Medicaid, providing health care for approximately 2 million residents who have no other option to get care they need.
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