Pathways warns of privatization risk, asks county to back Rural Frontier Caucus
Pathways CEO Matt Maskard told the county commission that Medicaid comprises more than 90% of the providerbudget, outlined risks from pending state policy changes and sought a county resolution supporting rural-control language; commissioners agreed to have staff draft documents for later ratification.
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Matt Maskard, identified in the meeting as CEO of Pathways, gave the providerannual report and urged the board to support advocacy aimed at protecting local control of community mental-health services. "Medicaid is over 90% of our budget," Maskard said, warning that pending state policy changes tied to HR 1 and a possible new request for proposal (RFP) could shift service structure and funding.
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