White Papers

03.31.21

Better Health Care Data Depends on Federal–State Coordination

  By Kevin Casey McAvey, Director, Manatt Health | Rachel Block, Program Officer, Milbank Memorial Fund Despite near universal agreement that more transparency is needed, many regulatory, operational and technical roadblocks remain to accessing actionable information about how our ...




03.29.21

A Primer on the Dual Eligible Population in Massachusetts

Across the United States, over 12 million low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities receive health care coverage through both their state Medicaid program and Medicare; these are known as dual eligible individuals.




03.08.21

COVID-19 Vaccines: Myths vs. Facts

There is widespread agreement that vaccinations provide our greatest chance of defeating COVID-19.




03.01.21

Why CA Needs Better Data Exchange: Challenges, Impacts, and Policy Options for a 21st Century Health

The efficient, effective and equitable delivery of care is vital to the well-being of all Californians and is necessary for a strong and vibrant economy.




02.25.21

Technology Innovation in Medicaid: What to Expect in the Next Decade

Even though many people in the health care technology field worried that significant barriers to adoption would prevent new technologies from taking hold in the health care ecosystem serving low-income Americans, a quiet yet remarkable transformation has been taking place.




02.25.21

COVID-19 State Resource Guide: Leveraging Federal and State Authorities to Ensure Access to LTSS

Populations who use long-term services and supports are particularly vulnerable to contracting COVID-19 and experiencing severe cases, due to their age or because they often live with one or more chronic conditions.




02.18.21

A Better Way to Manage Medicaid Costs

Many states are experiencing budget shortfalls due to the COVID-19-induced recession.




02.17.21

Investing in Health: Seven Strategies for States Looking to Buy Health, Not Just Health Care

In the wake of a pandemic that has pummeled our public health and health care delivery systems, crippled the economy, and brought into stark relief long-standing racial inequities, states are faced with both the opportunity and the imperative to rethink their role in protecting and improving health.




02.03.21

How Legal Changes in Response to COVID-19 Can Improve Access to Community Behavioral Health

The COVID‑19 pandemic has created immense challenges for California’s community behavioral health care system and the people it serves.




02.02.21

Medicaid in Montana: How Medicaid Affects Montana’s State Budget, Economy and Health

Montana’s Medicaid program provides Montanans with low-incomes access to health care benefits and services based on their medical needs and life circumstances.