Category: MCO
Community Reinvestment Mandates for MCOs
State Medicaid agencies are increasingly mandating community reinvestment requirements in contracts with Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs). These requirements necessitate that MCOs reinvest a portion of their profits back into the communities they serve to improve health outcomes. At least ten states have adopted or are implementing such requirements. Direct Care Innovations provides solutions that […]
3 Factors Surrounding Medicaid & Managed Care Organizations
In partnership with states nationwide, risk-based Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) coordinate essential healthcare services for Medicaid enrollees living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Over the last decade, COVID-19 and other global and national events have greatly influenced the utilization of risk-based MCOs. Direct Care Innovations has adapted to these changes and continues to support […]
3 Current Updates Regarding Medicaid & Managed Care
Over the last few years, several updates have been made to Medicaid and managed care. With the Medicaid unwinding process taking place, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) are working together to help Medicaid-eligible members retain their current coverage. Direct Care Innovations is watching these changes closely to […]