Content about Medicaid managed care

July 27, 2012

Harvard study: Increased Medicaid coverage reduces mortality rates

A new study from Harvard School of Public Health found that expanding Medicaid to low-income adults led to improved health and reduced mortality. It is the first published study to look specifically at the effect of recent state Medicaid expansions on mortality among low-income adults.

September 22, 2011

Texas congressman urges HHS to reject state's Medicaid-managed care company partnership

A congressman from Texas is urging the Department of Health and Human Services to reject an attempt by the Texas state government to move millions of Medicaid prescription drug beneficiaries into managed care plans.

February 3, 2011

HHS to state Medicaid programs: Offer more generic drugs

The Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging state governments to save money with generic drugs.

December 15, 2010

N.Y. Medicaid program could save big through new approach

New York’s state Medicaid program could save $2.2 billion over 10 years by managing Medicaid pharmacy benefits more like private-sector employer plans, state employee plans and Medicare, according to a new study by healthcare policy research firm The Lewin Group.

November 15, 2010

CMS develops innovation center

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Tuesday formally established the new Center for...

September 30, 2010

Kaiser Family Foundation: Medicaid enrollment, spending rises; growth will continue

Due to the nation’s deep recession, states experienced rapid growth in their Medicaid enrollment and...