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Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act
3/28/2024, 7:45 AM
Summary of Bill HR 3836
Bill 118 hr 3836, also known as the Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act, aims to improve access to primary care services for Medicaid beneficiaries. The bill seeks to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for primary care providers to at least the Medicare reimbursement rates for the same services.
The bill recognizes the importance of primary care in promoting overall health and wellness, and aims to incentivize more providers to participate in the Medicaid program by ensuring they are adequately compensated for their services. By aligning Medicaid reimbursement rates with Medicare rates, the bill aims to reduce disparities in access to care for Medicaid beneficiaries and improve health outcomes.
The Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers recognizing the need to strengthen the Medicaid program and ensure that all individuals have access to quality primary care services. The bill is currently being reviewed by the relevant committees in Congress, and if passed, it has the potential to make a significant impact on the health and well-being of Medicaid beneficiaries across the country.
The bill recognizes the importance of primary care in promoting overall health and wellness, and aims to incentivize more providers to participate in the Medicaid program by ensuring they are adequately compensated for their services. By aligning Medicaid reimbursement rates with Medicare rates, the bill aims to reduce disparities in access to care for Medicaid beneficiaries and improve health outcomes.
The Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers recognizing the need to strengthen the Medicaid program and ensure that all individuals have access to quality primary care services. The bill is currently being reviewed by the relevant committees in Congress, and if passed, it has the potential to make a significant impact on the health and well-being of Medicaid beneficiaries across the country.
Congressional Summary of HR 3836
Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act
This bill specifies that state Medicaid programs are authorized to provide primary care services through direct primary care arrangements (i.e., arrangements in which primary care providers receive a fixed periodic fee for their services).
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must (1) convene at least one virtual stakeholder meeting and issue related guidance on how state Medicaid programs may implement direct primary care arrangements, and (2) report on the extent to which state Medicaid programs contract with independent providers and on the quality and cost of care under direct primary care arrangements that are offered through Medicaid managed care organizations.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3836
Bill HR 3836 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since March 6, 2024. Bill HR 3836 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 6, 2023. Bill HR 3836's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of March 6, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3836
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3836
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional oversight
- Health care costs and insurance
- Medicaid
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3836
Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act
To facilitate direct primary care arrangements under Medicaid.
Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act
Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act
Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3836
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