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BOISE STATE NEWS RELEASE/May 21, 2008

Boise State Research Center Awarded Second Contract to Help Certify Medicaid Rates for Dental Services

Boise State University’s Center for Health Policy, and Milliman Inc., a global consulting and actuarial firm, have been awarded a second contract with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Division of Medicaid to set capitation rate ranges for specific health-care services provided under Medicaid. Capitation is a method of payment where the provider is paid a fixed amount for a patient over a given period of time.

The initial contract addressed estimating costs for Medicaid clients who are also eligible for Medicare services. This second contract will address the costs of dental services provided by Medicaid to their clients.

The principal investigator is Ed Baker, director of the Center for Health Policy. He is responsible for project management and administration. Tim Barclay, principal and consulting actuary for Milliman, will be responsible for actuarial and analytical activities.

“The Center for Health Policy provides high quality services to Idaho organizations focused on improving the health of our communities,” said Baker. “Our continuing partnership with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare's Division of Medicaid is a high priority relationship for the center.”

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