Georgia responds: a Medicaid transformation plan

The state of Georgia is initiating a transformation of its Medicaid system for low-income individuals and families. The new plan is designed to change the behavior of patients, as well as providers, in improving health care services and the health of the 1.5 million Georgians covered by Medicaid. The new plan would allow consumers to better manage their health care and establish personal "savings accounts" to pay for services not covered by Medicaid. As leader of the Medicaid transformation effort, Abel C. Ortiz addressed participants of the Health Policy Summit and provided details on the proposed plan, barriers, and system potential for improving health outcomes.