Spotlight on Health Center Payment Reform: Washington State’s FQHC Alternative Payment Methodology

In 2017, health centers in Washington worked with the Washington Association of Community and Migrant Health Centers (WACMHC) and Washington State Medicaid (Health Care Authority or HCA) to launch a capitated FQHC APM that incorporates quality metrics. This case study is intended to provide additional context and information for health centers and state PCAs as they explore models to address the unique circumstances in their states.