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MN HF2394
Bill
Status
3/25/2021
Primary Sponsor
Liz Boldon
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AI Summary
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Establishes a Primary Care Case Management (PCCM) program to improve health outcomes and reduce health care costs by having the state pay health care providers directly for services to Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare enrollees.
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Directs the commissioner of human services to pay licensed health care providers directly for services, prioritizing individual providers and clinics over hospital systems and networks.
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Permits counties using county-based purchasing (CBP) systems to form new or participate in existing CBPs to administer the program and pay providers, with option for the commissioner to assume responsibility.
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Requires the state to not renew contracts with managed care plans under sections 256B.69 and 256L.12, with direct payments to providers effective January 1, 2023.
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Authorizes grants to community health clinics and CBPs for care coordination services, outreach, discharge planning, and services to reduce hospital readmissions and serve high-need patients.
Legislative Description
Primary Care Case Management program established, health care provider direct state payment authorized, and money appropriated.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Health Finance and Policy
3/25/2021