A Profile of Medicaid Managed Care Programs in 2010: Findings From a 50-State Survey

Examines types of Medicaid managed care organizations and contracts by state, including managed care organizations and primary care case management programs; issues for measuring, monitoring, and improving quality; and implications of health reform

Moving Ahead Amid Fiscal Challenges: A Look at Medicaid Spending, Coverage and Policy Trends

Examines fiscal year 2011 trends in state efforts to control Medicaid spending, reform payment and delivery systems, and prepare for healthcare reform implementation, as well as projections in spending and enrollment growth for fiscal year 2012

Headed for a Crunch: An Update on Medicaid Spending, Coverage and Policy Heading Into an Economic Downturn

Presents findings from a survey of state Medicaid officials on trends in spending, enrollment, policy actions, and budgets for fiscal years 2008-2009. Discusses the possibility of increased enrollment and budget shortfalls due to the economic slowdown

The Crunch Continues: Medicaid Spending, Coverage and Policy in the Midst of a Recession

Presents results from a state-by-state Medicaid budget survey for fiscal years 2009 and 2010. Examines the effects of the recession on spending, how states used Medicaid fiscal relief funds from the federal stimulus package, and the outlook for 2011

Low Medicaid Spending Growth Amid Rebounding State Revenues: Results From a 50-State Medicaid Budget Survey State Fiscal Years 2006 and 2007

Examines the implementation of the new Medicare prescription drug benefit and the rate of Medicaid spending growth and enrollment in 2006. Identifies possible state level changes in eligibility requirements, program expansion, and enrollment processes