Medicaid plan networks must meet standards: CMS

States will need to establish network adequacy standards for Medicaid managed care providers under a final rule issued Monday by CMS."Today's final rule has four goals: supporting states' efforts to advance delivery system reform; strengthening the consumer experience of care; strengthening program integrity; and aligning rules across health insurance coverage programs to improve efficiency and help consumers," said Vikki Wachino, MPP, director for the Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services at CMS,