Actuarially Sound
Federal standard requiring Medicaid managed care capitation rates to be adequate and appropriate.
Definition
Federal standard requiring Medicaid managed care capitation rates to be adequate and appropriate.
Why it matters
Actuarially Sound is part of the Medicaid vocabulary used across home health operations, documentation, and revenue cycle. Understanding it helps clinicians, QA leads, and administrators stay aligned on care quality and compliance.
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