Medicaid Policy & Strategy Medicaid Turns 61 Explore the history of Medicaid, from its creation in 1965 to its lasting impact as a healthcare safety net supporting millions of Americans, families, and communities. Key Takeaways On July 30, 1965, a landmark piece of legislation forever changed the landscape of American healthcare. When President Lyndon B….
Medicaid Policy & Strategy The Case for Cost Reports: Part One | Are Medicaid Cost Reports Still Necessary? In this first post of our five-part series on cost reports, we ask this very question … and provide our clear and decisive answer driven by key considerations. In upcoming posts, we discuss our rationale for our…
Medicaid Policy & Strategy Connecting the Dots: Periodic Audit Requirement – Financial Data Explore the challenges states face in meeting audit requirements, the role of non-claims costs in Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) reporting, and the significant benefits that accurate financial data provides for transparency, accountability, and rate-setting decisions. Key Takeaways Periodic audits of Medicaid managed…