Question

Compare two payment reforms within the ACA. Discuss why the reforms are important to healthcare management.

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

Answer 1

The aim of programs of ACA is to improve quality and reduce cost of health care. There are multiple reforms happened related to Affordable Care Act (ACA). The comparison is between Medicaid Health Home State Plan and MAPCP.

• Multi-payer Advanced Primary Care Practice Demonstration (MAPCP) is a model that links medicaid with States, Medicare and private insurers to promte health and prevent disease. Funding duration is for three years.
• Medicaid home health state plan option supports home health for severely and chronically ill Medicaid patients. States must collaborate with Substance abuse and mental health administration. Funding duration is for two years.