The 50-state survey looked at who was enrolled in Medicaid managed care programs, how states monitor access and quality and what efforts are being made to improve care within Medicaid.
Other key findings in the survey include the following:
• Two-thirds of people enrolled in Medicaid managed care organizations are in health plans that serve Medicaid enrollees primarily or exclusively.
• States are moving to managed care for Medicaid beneficiaries with more complex needs, such as children with special healthcare needs and people with disabilities.
• The future of increased Medicaid enrollment under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has not been a focus for states utilizing managed care programs.
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