title: Innovations in section 1115 demonstrations.
abstract: This article discusses how States have taken advantage of the flexibility afforded under section 1115 research and demonstration authority. It describes how States have used Section 1115 authority to develop innovations in outreach and enrollment, eligibility requirements, access, benefits, quality assurance, payment, safety net providers, and special needs populations. It concludes by discussing the future challenges that all the players in Medicaid demonstration projects are facing.
authors.affiliation: aadamo@hcfa.gov
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jordan
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Adamo
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Ehrmann
mesh_terms: D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D004608:Eligibility Determination; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D019458:Insurance Coverage; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D008484:Medicaid / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D012051:Reimbursement Mechanisms; D013221:State Health Plans / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D014481:United States