Utah

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has denied most of Utah's Section1115 Medicaid waiver request while indicating it supports the state's plan to convert its Medicaid contracts in the state to an accountable care organization (ACO) model.

The Utah Health System Reform Task Force of the State Legislature's  preliminary annual report, which includes details on implementation of Utah-based reform; how to respond to the ACA; and cost containment initiatives.

Utah submitted comments that focused on allowing Utah to maintain flexibility, creativity, and market-driven approaches.

The Utah Department of Health released 2010 uninsurance estimates showing that 10.6 percent of the state’s population lacked health insurance coverage.