In an HIT context, meaningful use defines the use of electronic health records and related technology within a health care organization. Achieving meaningful use also helps determine eligibility for incentive payments from the federal government under CMS Incentive...
A test to determine eligibility for government benefits based on an individual’s lack of means, as measured by income and/or assets. Under current Medicaid eligibility guidelines, means-testing may differ for different eligibility groups. The Medicare...
Public health insurance program that provides coverage for low-income persons for acute and long-term care. It is financed jointly by state and federal funds (the federal government pays at least 50 percent of the total cost in each state) and is administered by...
Established by the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 and later expanded and funded by the Affordable Care Act, it reviews state and federal Medicaid and CHIP access and payment policies and makes recommendations to Congress, HHS,...
The Medicaid Drug Rebate Program is a program that includes the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, state Medicaid agencies, and participating drug manufacturers that helps to offset the federal and state costs of most outpatient prescription drugs dispensed...