In new procurements and contracts, state Medicaid agencies are expecting more from Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs), and are increasing requirements that promote primary care innovation, health equity, and community engagement. To meet these requirements, MCOs are increasingly working in partnership with community health centers, family planning clinics, and other safety-net providers to improve access to, and the quality of, primary care for individuals enrolled in Medicaid.
This webinar explored how states, Medicaid MCOs, and primary care teams can stay accountable to the communities they serve. Speakers focused on ensuring equitable access to high-quality, culturally appropriate primary care provided by community health centers and family planning clinics. The webinar is the final event in a learning series from the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS), Strengthening Primary Care through Medicaid Managed Care, that is examining how states can advance comprehensive primary care strategies and equitably improve the health of Medicaid enrollees. The series is made possible by The Commonwealth Fund.
