Medicaid Reform Advocates Coalition Blog

The Medicaid Reform Advocates Coalition is a group of consumer advocacy organizations monitoring the implementation and effects of the Florida Medicaid Reform. MRAC coalition partners represent different constituencies affected by Medicaid Reform. MRAC ‘s mission is to ensure that consumers’ interests are safeguarded as they are enrolled in private managed care plans and that the level of care they receive is adequate and appropriate for their needs. Contact MRAC at medicaidreform@pobox.com.

Saturday, August 26, 2006

Information About Evaluation of Medicaid Reform

Evaluation of Medicaid Reform

Contractor: University of Florida, Department of Health Services Research, Management and Policy

Agency Contract Number: MED027

Contract Period: 12/19/05-06/30/10

Summary:

This contract is for the design and implementation of an independent Medicaid Reform Evaluation Study. The goals of the evaluation are specifically intended to align with the goals of Medicaid Reform. As a consequence, the evaluation is expected to adapt to the evolution of Medicaid Reform and the goals thereof as that process moves towards contracts, agreements, and other aspects of program implementation. ..... Projects to be conducted include:

Organizational analyses

Utilization and payment analyses; and

Quality of care, outcomes, and patient satisfaction assessment.

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posted by mdubin @ Saturday, August 26, 2006