CivEx: The Cost of Care—What Medicaid Cuts May Mean for Arizona

Wednesday, June 25

This CivEx webinar, CivEx: The Cost of Care—What Medicaid Cuts May Mean for Arizona fetures Beth Kohler, CEO of the Arizona Association of Health Plans. The organization represents Arizona’s Medicaid health plans, which serve over 2 million Arizonans through the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). With a distinguished career in public policy and health care leadership, Beth brings a wealth of experience to this critical discussion.

Arizona is evaluating federal Medicaid funding changes that could impact AHCCCS eligibility and operations or shift more financial responsibility to the state. Beth will provide a detailed overview of how these adjustments may affect AHCCCS health plans, enrollment, and access to care—particularly for low-income families, children, and individuals with disabilities. She will also explore what these changes could mean for Arizona’s provider reimbursement, health system capacity, and state budget planning. 

Drawing on recent economic studies, Beth framed the discussion in the context of Arizona’s health care infrastructure and offer insights on how stakeholders might prepare for and respond to evolving federal policy.

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