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[QUESTIONS] 6. Does the proposal sufficiently reimburse providers for the care of children? [GRADE] C [COMMENTS] 
Provides 10% payment bonus for primary care practitioners practicing in underserved areas. Does not improve Medicaid payments for primary care long term. Low payment rates can result in less doctors accepting Medicaid patients. Even at parity, Medicare rates remain lower than the average rates paid by private plans.
health care reform
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