Sec. 533.002. PURPOSE

The commission shall implement the Medicaid managed care program as part of the health care delivery system developed under Chapter 532 by contracting with managed care organizations in a manner that, to the extent possible:

(1) improves the health of Texans by:

(A) emphasizing prevention;

(B) promoting continuity of care; and

(C) providing a medical home for recipients;

(2) ensures that each recipient receives high quality, comprehensive health care services in the recipient's local community;

(3) encourages the training of and access to primary care physicians and providers;

(4) maximizes cooperation with existing public health entities, including local departments of health;

(5) provides incentives to managed care organizations to improve the quality of health care services for recipients by providing value-added services; and

(6) reduces administrative and other nonfinancial barriers for recipients in obtaining health care services.

Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1262, Sec. 2, eff. June 20, 1997.