The health care delivery system in Utah is set up much the same as many other states, from the opportunity for the community to participate in Medicaid or Medicare programs, to all sort of resources, from information on local health departments, campaigns and awareness programs, to allowing for easy access to the licensing bureau to ensure the safety and comfort of assisted living centers and nursing homes.
According to health.utah.gov, growth rates in Utah for Medicaid have far exceeded the annual revenue for the last two decades. Health care costs are continuing to soar, while many people are suffering without insurance or proper care when they are in need of it most. The State of Utah has contracts with many health care organizations in which it can arrange quality care and continually improve on ways to manage health care costs, cover medical procedures, and allow opportunities for the community to be aware of how and when to utilize the benefits that they are provided, whether it be through state or government agencies, or employer’s plans.
The State of Utah wants to reduce health care costs, which it can help maintain by providing out-of-network payment limitations when dealing with Medicaid, and with their budget management strategy the state makes supplemental payments to its teaching hospital. The State is also strategizing on making each Medicaid client responsible and accountable for their portion of the system, as well as replacing limits on the copayment amounts required before service.
The State has also implemented a disease management program which covers many diseases, some of which are Cystic Fibrosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Hepatitis, and Chohn’s Disease. Persons with these diseases may choose any ACO (Accountable Care Organizations), but will be monitored and drug costs will be paid through the disease management program. The State is