MCO Preferred Provider Memorandum In the latest memo update for all managed care organization starting in Fiscal year 2018, HSS is providing Guidance on Preferred Provider Arrangements and Network Access Requirements.  The Medicaid and CHIP managed care contracts, including the Uniform Managed Care Contract (UMCC), will require that managed care organizations (MCOs) continue to transition provider payment methodologies from volume based payment approaches to quality-based alternative payment … [Read more...] about Updated Preferred Provider Arrangement for All Managed Care Organizations