Iowa Governor Terry Branstad says some health care providers are trying to scare the public about the state’s transition to a privately managed Medicaid system. Branstad was asked about the concerns some providers have expressed that they won’t get paid as much under the new system, and some smaller providers might have to go out of business.
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Branstad says the new fees may be based more on outcomes than procedures performed, which could mean lower profits for some providers….
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Branstad says the new system is being phased in.
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The governor was asked again if some providers might go out of business…

The privately managed plan is set to go into effect on January 1st.