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Cost Containment

One of the biggest challenges in state government today is how to control healthcare costs without compromising quality or access to care. Our approach is to deliver administrative and programmatic cost savings through the application of proven technology, operational strategies, and best practices. ACS collaborates with state clients to choose the appropriate strategies for that state. Whether focusing on care management for high-cost populations, pharmacy benefits management, or eliminating fraud and abuse, we help states evaluate options based on their specific program goals and objectives.

We help:
Rapidly implement custom cost containment initiatives, integrated across Medicaid and
   other program areas
Identify policy changes that reduce costs without compromising quality of service
Implement state approved alternative approaches to healthcare financing and delivery
Mitigate patient and provider concerns
Coordinate multiple state health programs to save money while leveraging federal funding

ACS also helps states analyze healthcare program data and finances to understand the primary factors that are driving costs. The combination of ACS' program administration expertise and the framework of our technology solutions enables states to spend dollars more effectively and implement administrative changes more efficiently. Two examples of cost containment initiatives ACS has implemented for clients are:

New methods for provider reimbursement. Learn more about ACS' cost containment program on
   Payment Method Development.
Various cost containment programs related to pharmacy benefits management. Learn more about
   ACS' PBM Cost Containment Programs.