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Demonstration of the Rat Ischemic Skin Wound Model

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Evaluating Florida's Medicaid provider services network demonstration.

R Paul Duncan¹, Christy H Lemak, W Bruce Vogel

¹Department of Health Services Research, Management and Policy, College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida, 101 S. Newell Drive, Gainesville, FL 32610-0195, USA.

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|January 18, 2008

Summary

Florida's Medicaid Provider Service Network (PSN) demonstration met its objectives and saved money, despite development challenges. This success informed subsequent Medicaid Reform initiatives in the state.

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Published on: April 1, 2015

Area of Science:

Health Services Research
Public Health Policy
Healthcare Management

Background:

Florida initiated a Medicaid Provider Service Network (PSN) demonstration to explore new healthcare delivery models.
Understanding the intricacies of PSN implementation is crucial for effective Medicaid Reform.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the design, development, and implementation of Florida's Medicaid PSN demonstration.
To assess the implications of the PSN demonstration for future Medicaid Reform in Florida.

Main Methods:

A structured case study research design was employed for organizational analyses.
Archival data, enrollment records, and key informant interviews were utilized.
Medicaid claims data from March 1999 to October 2001 were analyzed for fiscal insights.

Main Results:

PSN development encountered unforeseen delays and difficulties.
Previous experience in insurance functions positively impacted the process.
Significant cost savings were identified, though their exact source was challenging to pinpoint.

Conclusions:

The PSN program largely achieved its stated objectives.
The positive outcomes contributed to the state's decision to expand PSNs in the 2006 Medicaid Reform.
The demonstration provided valuable lessons for managing complex healthcare initiatives.