FROM THE FOUNDATION

Redefining the Safety Net

Should California establish a Basic Health Program for certain low-income residents? CHCF's Marian Mulkey captures a recent policy conversation in a Health Affairs blog.

Accountable Care in Action

A new post on the Health Affairs blog details how CalPERS kept costs down in Sacramento through a "virtual" ACO with insurers and providers.

Career Opportunity: Senior Program Officer

This position will play a major role in furthering the goals and objectives of the foundation's Better Chronic Disease Care program.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

States Seek To Expedite Medicaid Payments

States could receive more than $1 billion in federal matching Medicaid funds if they expedite payment of bills before higher matching rates decline on April 1 and expire on July 1. As a result, many states are rushing to pay medical bills and asking hospitals and physicians to send claims in quickly. In California, a one-week auditor's hold on checks has been temporarily suspended, and two check-writing dates have been moved from July to June.



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