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Florida’s Experiment with Medicaid Reform

In December 2005, the State of Florida initiated a pilot program in Medicaid reform in two large urban counties – Broward (Fort Lauderdale) and Duval (Jacksonville). Shortly thereafter, the Jessie Ball duPont Fund commissioned researchers from Georgetown University’s Health Policy Institute to examine the impact of these changes on consumers and providers.

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  • Briefing #7Briefing #7
    Florida’s Experience with Medicaid Reform: What has been learned in the first two years?
  • Briefing #6Briefing #6
    The Enhanced Benefits Rewards Program: Is it changing the way Medicaid beneficiaries approach their health?
  • Briefing #5Briefing #5
    Florida’s Medicaid Reform Pilot Programs: Challenges with mental health services
  • Briefing #4 AddendumBriefing #4 Addendum
    Comparing Medicaid reform pilot benefits from Year 1 to Year 2: Confusion, clarification and a correction
  • Briefing #4Briefing #4
    Medicaid Pilots at One Year: How is the new Medicaid marketplace faring?
  • Briefing #3Briefing #3
    Uncertain Access to Needed Drugs: Florida’s Medicaid reform creates challenges for patients
  • Briefing #2Briefing #2
    Waving Cautionary Flags: Initial reactions from doctors and patients to Florida’s Medicaid changes
  • Briefing #1Briefing #1
    Medicaid Changes: What will they mean for Broward and Duval Counties and beyond?

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