Arizona for Better Medicaid

Building a Better Medicaid system through Medicaid Managed Care in Arizona. Committed to improving access, experience, outcomes and affordability.

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"If all services my patients needed were provided within the Managed Care system, it would be easier to ensure better care and outcomes."- Dr. Kevin Berger, Phoenix Pediatrics and ABM member. Learn more about how Managed Care can help patient outcomes: https://t.co/aRHXPqkByF

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Medicaid Managed Care provides a more sustainable Medicaid system resulting in lower health costs. To learn more about why ABM believes a Managed Care option can positively affect those with intellectual or developmental disabilities, visit https://t.co/9XkGcWdeSu

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ABM recognizes that I/DD individuals and families have not been afforded the opportunity to benefit from a fully integrated health plan option for all their services, including LTSS, such as HCBS. Data showing that I/DD caregivers want that to change: https://t.co/5biuinTdlp

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In Arizona, I/DD individuals and families have not been afforded the opportunity to benefit from a fully integrated health plan for all of their services. A poll conducted by ABM found strong demand for this option among I/DD caregivers. #MedicaidMatters
https://t.co/5biuinTdlp

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I/DD individuals already receive physical and behavioral services through Medicaid Managed Care – but they don’t have that option for HCBS programs. I/DD caregivers believe it’s time for that to change. Learn more:
https://t.co/5biuinTdlp #MedicaidMatters

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Learn from Arizona for Better Medicaid Member, Dr. Kevin Berger of Phoenix Pediatrics, about how the Managed Care system in Arizona has helped physicians better serve their patients and address their health care needs from all angles. https://t.co/lY6xkZXsiv

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A Managed Care option means one care coordinator for behavioral, physical and long term services and supports, streamlining care delivery. Visit https://t.co/C9NF9wLDaL to learn more about how a managed care option can benefit those in need.

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March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Arizona for Better Medicaid is committed to working to improve patient care and experiences. Read more about how Managed Care can help the I/DD community by visiting https://t.co/C9NF9wLDaL.

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3 in 4 caregivers for Arizonans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) support Medicaid Managed Care as an option for delivering Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS). The full poll results can be found here https://t.co/2iCKe4v7ol

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Don't forget! Today, February 16th we will be hosting a virtual focus group for families receiving I/DD services. Space is limited, register here https://t.co/8Vy0YRfxbQ

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A poll commissioned by Arizona for Better Medicaid found that 63% of respondents became more likely to support a Managed Care option after learning I/DD recipients would have one case manager for all care needs. Learn more about the findings at https://t.co/D6GG80tAjn

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We want to hear from you! Join our virtual focus group for families receiving I/DD services on February 16th at 6pm and learn about an integrated health plan option for Arizonans with disabilities through Managed Care. Register here https://t.co/8Vy0YRfxbQ

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After integrating Managed Long-Term Services and Supports into Managed Care, Tennessee increased the number of I/DD members receiving Home and Community-Based Services by 170% in just five years. Read our report here https://t.co/DdTkJqNQNc

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Through state decisions to expand Medicaid eligibility under the ACA, 16 million Americans gained coverage. Medicaid MCOs were responsible for facilitating access to care for nearly 80% of newly eligible beneficiaries following expansion. Learn more https://t.co/WkEbDRanM8

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Based on a recent poll, caregiver support of a Managed Care Option rose from 63% to 76% as they learned more about the model. Read the key findings of the poll here https://t.co/5biuinTdlp

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Check our our recent Morning Scoop discussion with @AZCapitolTimes on a fully integrated Medicaid Managed Care option for Arizonans with intellectual and developmental disabilities. https://t.co/jbzWZ1ZPtC

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ABM supports a Managed Care health plan option because it provides one support coordinator for all care needs rather than multiple coordinators across different systems leading to improved outcomes. Learn more here https://t.co/mVKldzSalD #bettermedicaid

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We are proud to have sponsored SANDS Buddy Walk in Tucson last month!

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Thank you to all of our event sponsors! These sponsors not only helped support our event, but several also helped sponsor a team!

Sponsor support this year was the highest we have EVER had! We are so grateful for your partnership in serving our families!

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Join us today at 4pm for a virtual community forum for families receiving I/DD services! Register here https://t.co/NrMhz6avlJ