As Congress considers changes to Medicaid funding, Utah offers a compelling example of how state-level innovation can create highly efficient healthcare delivery systems.
Our state’s Medicaid program demonstrates that careful management and thoughtful policy can simultaneously control costs and protect vulnerable populations. Through managed care and smart resource allocation, Utah has built one of the nation’s most efficient Medicaid systems.
The Utah Hospital Association shares insights into Utah’s approach and encourages federal policymakers to examine our state’s success before considering sweeping changes to Medicaid funding.