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MN HF1918
Bill
Status
1/24/2012
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Dean
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AI Summary
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Commissioner of Human Services must develop and submit a restructuring plan for medical assistance, MinnesotaCare, and other state health care programs to the legislature by December 15, 2012, in consultation with the commissioners of health and commerce.
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Plan must be designed to maintain and improve health care access, quality, cost-effectiveness, and affordability in response to potential significant federal changes to Medicaid service delivery, eligibility, and financing.
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Plan must provide continuity of care and minimize loss of health care access or coverage while emphasizing personal responsibility in health care choices.
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Plan must include financial incentives for patients and health care providers to use and deliver services efficiently, achieve better health outcomes, and incorporate innovative delivery approaches such as defined contribution models and coordinated care.
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Plan must build upon and remain consistent with recent state health care reform initiatives focused on improving quality and increasing transparency in health care.
Legislative Description
State health care programs restructuring and reform plan in the event of federal changes to the Medicaid program required to be submitted by the commissioner of human services to the legislature.
Last Action
Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Ways and Means
3/29/2012