As states and stakeholders grapple with the many uncertainties of health reform, solid advice and strategic planning are a necessity. Sellers Dorsey has worked with nearly 30 states on healthcare reform strategies. We know providing access to affordable and quality healthcare is a mounting concern for states and stakeholders.
Program Design and Policy Development - We offer extensive experience in the strategic design and execution of original and inventive solutions concerning healthcare policy, financing, and identifying federal Medicaid funding. Sellers Dorsey provides guidance during federal negotiations and strategy as support is needed from state legislators, stakeholders and healthcare providers. Sellers Dorsey assists states with their health reform program goals by offering:
- Quality driven cost containment strategies
- Provider reimbursement reform
- Modeling and technical assistance
- Policy and fiscal analysis and other analytical support
Wavier Design and Implementation - Today, nearly a quarter of all Medicaid spending occurs under the auspices of federal waivers. Waivers offer states greater flexibility to improve care, control costs and expand eligibility. However, the process for designing and obtaining federal approval for and implementation of a federal waiver can be very complex and time consuming. As the nation's leading firm in healthcare reform, let us work with you to negotiate the changing Medicaid and healthcare environment by:
- Designing waiver programs that identify and assess all options as well as analyze policy and fiscal impact
- Determining needs for waiver renewal
- Providing strategic support through the Federal review and approval negotiation process
To learn more, contact Russ Pederson at rpederson@sellersdorsey.com.