Managing a High Performing Medicaid Program

Authors: Eileen Griffin, Muskie School Of Public Interest, Trish Riley, Muskie School of Public Interest, Vikki Wachino, Consultant to the Muskie School of Public Interest, and Robin Rudowitz
Published: Oct 7, 2013

This report discusses key responsibilities that the federal government and states hold for managing the Medicaid program and identifies the key issues and challenges states face as they transform the way they do business and achieve key national goals.  The paper relies on an extensive review of federal and state administrative responsibilities drawn from statute, regulation, and relevant literature, coupled with discussions with six current Medicaid directors.