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Course

Explaining Medicaid Basics

Self-paced
0.5 credits

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Description

This training explores Medicaid's critical role in providing healthcare to vulnerable populations, including children, elderly adults, and individuals with disabilities. It covers Medicaid’s impact on maternal health, behavioral health services, and long-term care. Additionally, it discusses innovations in managed care and highlights provisions of the American Rescue Plan designed to improve equity and access.

Target Audience

Healthcare policymakers, Medicaid program administrators, and social service providers working to optimize Medicaid's impact and address health disparities.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this training, you will be able to:

  1. Identify Medicaid’s coverage scope, including maternal health, mental health, and long-term care services.
  2. Explain the role of Medicaid in advancing health equity for communities of color.
  3. Understand the American Rescue Plan’s provisions related to Medicaid expansion and HCBS funding.
  4. Assess opportunities to enhance patient care through Medicaid-managed care programs and value-based payment models.

 

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