The Facts About Managed Care and Primary Care

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National Primary Care Week – which runs from October 1 to October 7 – is an opportunity to remember the critical role of primary care in keeping our communities healthy and safe.Research shows that <a href="https://health.gov/healthypeople/priority-areas/social-determinants-health/literature-summaries/access-primary-care">primary care access</a> leads to positive health outcomes. As the first line of health care defense, primary care physicians ensure that patients receive routine checkups and screenings that can identify concerns before they become potentially life-threatening and far more expensive to treat.At North Carolina for Better Medicaid, we’ve seen first-hand how Managed Care prioritizes primary care, leading to improved access and outcomes for patients. Here are the facts about how Managed Care has advanced primary care access across the country:<ul><li>Fact 1: States implementing Managed Care have seen improved access to primary care based on key metrics like hospital admissions and length of stay.</li><li>Fact 2: Managed Care Organizations ensure beneficiaries receive recommended health screenings and preventive care on time and in convenient locations.</li><li>Fact 3: Medicaid Managed Care networks doubled the number of primary care providers available to beneficiaries in Florida’s networks.</li><li>Fact 4: A Managed Care quality incentive program in Oregon led to a drop in emergency department use across all beneficiary populations and an increase in mental health screenings.</li></ul>Click <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/assets.northcarolinaforbettermedicaid.org/media/ncbm-survey-on-medicaid-managed-care-transition_june-2022.pdf__;!!KZXpRQ!TR6xCQJ7j_HEtj-Gd1KRN3wEODb3bMBEtD3H-BAqY25JaqpXd7Cnx-TPotQWGBtj2OjBpQyYq2o9Dhg857vlVOY4WtE4Qg$">here</a> to read our latest research on the benefits of Managed Care.North Carolina for Better Medicaid is a multi-stakeholder, consensus-based group of organizations committed to building a better Medicaid system that improves access, quality, outcomes&nbsp;and affordability in North Carolina.

Medicaid Managed Care is a key solution that can help our state improve access to care by addressing important beneficiary health and wellness needs, including mental health, substance use disorders and developmental disability issues.
 

Improving Access

Medicaid Managed Care provides a better experience by putting people at the center of care and giving providers tools to better coordinate care.

Improving the Health Care Experience

Research demonstrates that Medicaid Managed Care delivers superior health outcomes compared with fee-for-service models and is also better positioned to address health disparities by focusing on whole-person care and addressing the social determinants of health.


Driving Better Health Outcomes

Medicaid Managed Care provides a more sustainable Medicaid system for beneficiaries, the government and taxpayers. 

Lowering Health Costs

Contact us here with questions or to join our efforts to enhance access, provide a better experience and improve outcomes at a lower cost.

We are a multi-stakeholder group of patient advocates, community-based organizations, health care leaders, health plans and others committed to building a better Medicaid system that improves access, quality, outcomes and affordability through Managed Care in North Carolina.

Who We Are

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Medicaid Managed Care enhances access to care, provides a better experience and improves outcomes at a lower cost.

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Building a better Medicaid system in North Carolina.

We believe that Medicaid Managed Care is the best way to enhance access to care, provide an improved experience for both patients and providers, drive better health outcomes and lower costs.

We are committed to several core beliefs that will ensure North Carolina strengthens Medicaid.

What We Believe

A multi-stakeholder, consensus-based group of patient advocates, community-based organizations, health care leaders, health plans and others who are champions of Medicaid and Medicaid Managed Care.

We are committed to building a better Medicaid system that improves access, quality, outcomes and affordability in North Carolina.

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The Facts About Managed Care and Primary Care

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