AR HB1574

Adds Arkansas Code Section 20-77-148 establishing supplemental reimbursement rates for physician practices participating in the patient-centered medical home program that actively implement team-based, evidence-based pediatric practice transformation models of care.

Supplemental rates shall supplement fee-for-service wellness visit rates for children from birth through age four and support physician practices in employing interdisciplinary staff required for the patient-centered medical home program.

Requires physician practices to work with entities that utilize data and outcomes to demonstrate adherence to team-based, evidence-based pediatric practice transformation models focused on young children and families.

Arkansas Medicaid Program must maintain annually-updated letters verifying participating physician practices actively participate in approved team-based, evidence-based pediatric practice transformation models of care.

Department of Human Services shall submit and apply for any necessary federal waivers, Medicaid state plan amendments, or other authority to implement this section by January 1, 2024.