MACPAC was created by the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act that President Obama signed in Feb. 2009. The commission will look at how access to care and quality of care are affected by Medicaid pay and examine potential barriers to care.
The commission will report to Congress twice annually, on March 15 and June 15.
MACPAC has 17 commissioners, including four physicians. In addition to its work on managed care plans, the panel is expected to create an early warning system to identify provider shortage areas.
Read the American Medical News report on MACPAC.
Read more on Medicaid:
–Medicaid Payment Commission Holds First Meeting
–Record 48M Americans in Medicaid Shows Big Government Role in Healthcare
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.
