How Medicaid can improve its IT systems and manage uptick in enrollment

Becker's Healthcare June 29, 2020
Jackie Drees

The economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic may lead to a sharp increase in Medicaid eligibility and enrollment this year, but information management systems that states have in place are not properly equipped, according to Health Affairs.

Eligibility for Medicaid is expected to increase by 5 million to 18 million people by the end of 2020, depending on how high the U.S. unemployment rate rises, according to a recent Health Management Associates study.

To avoid IT issues that may arise with an influx of enrollees, states should consider switching from their legacy systems to more modern, state-based information systems,...

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