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Framework for Evaluating Medicaid Provider Payment Policy

Section 1902(a)(30)(A) of the Social Security Act requires Medicaid payments to be consistent with efficiency, economy, and quality, safeguard against unnecessary utilization; and assure access equal to the general population in the area. This staff presentation outlines issues for discussion when considering a framework to evaluate states’ provider payment policies under Medicaid.