To Extend or Not to Extend the Primary Care "Fee Bump" in Medicaid?

We describe the difficulties state Medicaid programs have experienced in implementing the fee bump, as well as how the resulting evidence gap and the broader political context have shaped the deliberations. To conclude, we identify policy alternatives and other factors policy makers should consider when deciding whether to extend or reinstitute the fee bump in the coming years.

Source: Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law - January 22, 2015 Category: Health Management Authors: Wilk, A. S., Jones, D. K. Tags: Health Policy & Education, Political Science, General, Public Policy Report on Health Reform Implementation Source Type: research