Rhode Island Comprehensive Demonstration (Section 1115)

“…the State set out to transform Medicaid to a system that is more consciously and effectively organized towards achieving the Triple Aim of controlling costs, while improving health and the experience of care. To support these efforts Rhode Island sought and received CMS approval for the Health System Transformation Project (HSTP). Th HSTP gave Rhode Island expenditure authority of up to $129.7 million in Federal Financial Participation (FFP) over five years for Designated State Health Programs (DSHPs) that promote healthcare workforce development and support the establishment of accountable entities (AEs) through Medicaid managed care contracts.”