State Medicaid leaders have the task of providing health coverage to millions of individuals, many of whom have complex health and social needs, while simultaneously facing leadership challe... more

Over its 55-year history, Medicaid has evolved substantially and is a critical component of the U.S. health care system, now providing health coverage to more than 74 million Americans. In t... more

Medicaid plays an essential role in providing health care services for millions of people across the U.S. — the need for which has only been amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. Developing ... more

Right now, Medicaid programs — which provide a pathway to coverage and care for many individuals and families impacted by the pandemic — are “all hands on deck” in addressing the see... more

While New Jersey has lower infant and maternal mortality rates than most states, there are significant disparities in these rates across the state’s white and black, non-Hispanic residents... more

Medicaid has come a long way from its inception over 50 years ago. From a stigma-ridden afterthought at the creation of Medicare to a true bulwark of the American health care system, it is n... more

Medicaid directors are uniquely situated to stimulate innovations in health policy and practice to enhance care, address complex health and social needs, manage costs, and, ultimately, impro... more

Medicaid directors in states across the country navigate an increasingly complex world, one in which they balance the needs of internal staff, external stakeholders, a dynamic federal pa... more

Medicaid programs are increasingly interested in fostering cross-sector alignment as a means to provide quality and cost-effective health care services. At the center of these efforts are th... more