Candidate expresses concern about Medicaid growth and MCO payments
Ben Mudd told Bradford and Brooks he is concerned about Medicaid's growth, cited a reported $800 million in questionable managed‑care payments, and said the state spends roughly $22,000,000,000 on Medicaid with the state shouldering about 25% of that cost.
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Ben Mudd framed health care and Medicaid finance as top policy priorities, saying he would use his pharmacy and public‑health background to examine program spending and practices. "If we can save a dollar, it saves 0.25 back that we can use for other programs," he said, explaining his view that state savings could free money for roads, education and local needs.
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