Medical News: As one of the primary architects of Gov. Bevin’s Medicaid waiver proposal, can you tell our readers about your goals when putting together the new plan? Mark Birdwhistell: First, obviously I was honored when Gov. Bevin asked me to help him review the current state of the Medicaid program in Kentucky. After 30 plus years in Medicaid public policy, I am astounded…
Governor Bevin outlines plans for Medicaid in Kentucky; names Mark Birdwhistell as Medicaid advisor
Governor Matt Bevin and Health and Family Services Secretary Vickie Yates Glisson announced plans to develop a transformative Medicaid program for Kentucky. Governor Bevin has requested Mark Birdwhistell, a former Secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, to assemble a team of experts to assist in the drafting of a Medicaid waiver solution…