Better Quote by Scott Gottlieb
“Patients would be better off if states were able to tailor the benefits that Medicaid covers - targeting resources to sicker people and giving healthy adults cheaper, basic coverage.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Health Policy Forum, 2023
Tailoring Medicaid benefits to health status can improve efficiency and equity, giving sicker patients more coverage while offering healthier adults basic plans.
In simple terms: Adjust Medicaid to match health needs.
Design benefits by health risk.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- state Medicaid programs
- insurance enrollment
- budget planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can states balance fairness and cost?
- What data is needed for accurate risk adjustment?
Political opposition may resist change.