Assignment task: Recent Changes in Medicare and/or Medicaid
Review at least 3 current articles (written within the past 6 months) on recent changes in Medicare and/or Medicaid payment, including changes imposed by CMS.
1. Determine what actions (or deliberate decisions not to take action) that the Federal government and your state have taken on Medicaid expansion or other aspects of Medicaid.
2. What have been the outcomes to Medicaid recipients, providers and taxpayers?
3. What are the current strategies being implemented to maximize quality care and cost effectiveness?
4. What action do you advise to correct any issues associated with these programs?