As Medicaid Costs Rise, State Likely to Pursue More Incentivized Managed Care

The proposed revamp of the state Medicaid system will likely include shifting more patients from fee-for-service plans to managed care, according to various state officials and health advocates.

To do it, the state would enter into performance-based contracts with care management companies.

The ongoing Medicaid redesign won’t be finalized until the end of summer, but at this month’s board meeting, Department of Community Health Commissioner David Cook said more coordinated care will help improve health outcomes and lower long-term costs.