CMS Moves to Rein In Misused Medicaid Dollars and Reward Quality Care

Summary: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is cracking down on how states spend Medicaid money. Right now, states use special payment tricks to get extra federal funds. This drives up costs without actually improving care for patients.

CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz says Medicaid should be a lifeline, not a blank check. To fix the problem, CMS wants to cap Medicaid payments so they match Medicare rates. This simple limit would stop states from overcharging the federal government.

If the new rule goes into effect, it will save taxpayers an amazing $775 billion over the next 10 years! The goal is to make sure healthcare money actually helps the people and families who need it most.

For more details, see rssapp-cms-gov-blog at cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-moves-rein-misused-medicaid-dollars-reward-quality-care (opens in new tab)