Search Results: keywords:"medicaid funds"

  • H. R. 3836 — An Act To facilitate direct primary care arrangements under Medicaid.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:612

    H. R. 3836 aims to make it easier for states to use direct primary care arrangements in Medicaid. It clarifies that states can partner with healthcare providers to offer primary care through fixed-fee agreements without violating Medicaid rules. The bill requires the...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 3836 is a plan to let states make easier deals with doctors to give basic health care to people on Medicaid, with special agreements that make payments simple and clear. It also asks health leaders to talk to people to make sure these plans are good, then tell Congress how it all works.

  • H. R. 3836 — An Act To facilitate direct primary care arrangements under Medicaid.
    Status:Referred in Senate
    Words:613

    H. R. 3836 aims to allow states to use direct primary care arrangements for Medicaid services. It clarifies that states can provide medical assistance through agreements where patients receive primary care for a fixed periodic fee. The Secretary of Health and Human Services...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 3836 wants to let states help people on Medicaid get regular check-ups with their doctors by paying a simple fee each time, instead of paying differently each visit. It also tries to figure out how well this works and costs, but doesn't change other Medicaid costs or rules.