HealthLeaders interviewed Manatt's Deborah Bachrach, a partner in the firm's Healthcare practice, for an article about states' Medicaid expansion savings.
"The main takeaway is that in terms of economic impact, Medicaid expansion does produce savings-different states see different amounts-and it also produces additional revenue for states that have in place taxes on hospitals and health plans," Bachrach said. While savings vary by category and amount among the states, two areas that consistently show positive results, Bachrach added, are services for pregnant woman and people with mental health or substance abuse issues.
Read the article here.