A Small Percentage of Primary Care Physicians, Specialists Provide Most Medicaid Managed Care

 

Health Affairs reported on May 1, 2022, that just 25% of Medicaid managed care network primary care physicians provide 86% of primary care to Medicaid beneficiaries, according to a study of four states. Additionally, 25% of specialists provide 75% of specialty care. The results suggest that “current network adequacy standards might not reflect actual access,” the study said. Read More.