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Paying for physician services in state Medicaid programs.

J Holahan

    Health Care Financing Review
    |January 5, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study analyzes physician payment methods and rates within State Medicaid programs, comparing them to Medicare. Findings offer insights for policymakers on cost control and ensuring physician access for Medicaid beneficiaries.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Services Research
    • Health Economics
    • Public Health Policy

    Background:

    • State Medicaid programs exhibit significant variation in physician payment methodologies.
    • Understanding these payment structures is crucial for evaluating healthcare access and program efficiency.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present novel data on physician service payment methods and rates in State Medicaid programs.
    • To develop comparative indices for State Medicaid programs and Medicare physician payments.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of payment data across State Medicaid programs.
    • Development of comparative indices to benchmark State programs against each other and Medicare.

    Main Results:

    • Significant disparities exist in physician payment rates and methods among states.
    • Comparative indices reveal varying levels of alignment between Medicaid and Medicare physician payments.

    Conclusions:

    • Findings provide essential information for state policymakers focused on cost-containment strategies.
    • The data informs stakeholders concerned with access to physician services for Medicaid enrollees.

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