Share this URL. Here is an expanded version of the second item from my Albany Insider column from Monday's editions; Susan Del Percio, the Republican consultant and commentator hired last year as a special adviser by Gov. Cuomo, a Democrat, is leaving the administration.
HealthChoice is the name of Maryland's statewide managed care program. Through HealthChoice, the state offers health services to eligible residents. Most of the services are provided through managed care organizations (MCOs). An MCO is a health plan with a group of doctors and other providers working together to provide health services to Medicaid members. Kaiser Permanente is an MCO that is part of Maryland's HealthChoice program. Eligible HealthChoice enrollees can choose Kaiser Permanente as the MCO where they want to receive their health services.
The MCO (Managed Care Organization) is a private company selected or assigned to each stated-funded Ohio employer to medically manage the employerâs compensation claims. The MCOâs coordinate medical care and make treatment decisions. When treatment, therapy, surgery, injections, devices or other medical services are requested, the MCO decides if it is necessary and appropriate based on the nature of the injury and other medical factors. If the MCO denies the requested service, the Claimant or doctor can appeal the decision.