Governors are looking at the proposed changes related to health reform that may reshape the private health insurance market and make significant changes to the Medicaid program that serves about 75 million Americans.
To assist states in navigating the changing healthcare landscape, the National Governors Association (NGA) www.nga.org has launched the Governors Bipartisan Health Reform Learning Network or referred to as the “Bipartisan Learning Network”.
The network will include 14 states with an even split of Democratic and Republican governors from California, Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and Wyoming.
These states will:
- Receive clear unbiased information on the potential impact of proposed changes to Medicaid and private health insurance
- Engage in a dialogue with other state leaders and national experts about reform proposals and their potential impact on the states
- Receive data analyses regarding the state impact of healthcare reforms
- Receive technical assistance to understand and prepare for the statutory and regulatory parameters of any new Medicaid and private health insurance reforms if enacted
Seven states to include Delaware, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, and Virginia will also participate in a complementary Maternal and Child Health working group charged with evaluating proposed changes and then inform the learning network about potential implications.