Independent Evaluation of the Minority Physician Networks
Contractor: University of Florida, Florida Center for
Medicaid and the Uninsured
Agency Contract Number: M0424
Contract Period: 10/31/03-
5/31/04
Brief Description of Goals of
Contract:
The primary purposes of the proposed evaluation are to assemble and share
detailed information regarding the implementation and operations of Florida's
MPN pilot project. The information
will be of value to Florida as it considers expanding the MPN program to other
parts of the State. Beyond the Florida Medicaid program, the evaluation will
be of interest to other states as they consider the value of MPN-type organizations
within their Medicaid programs. Evaluation results will be shared with Agency
and government officials and the health services research and health policy
communities.
Summary of Significant Amendments:
Deliverables:
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Date
Produced
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Title
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Brief
Description
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2/25/2004
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Evaluation
of Florida's Minority Physician Network (MPN) Program |
Qualitative
and quantitative research techniques were used to evaluate the MPN program.
In general, it was found that Florida's Minority Physician Networks appear
to offer an improved alternative to traditional MediPass. |
Agency Contact:
Cliff Schmidt
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