State-Based Approaches to Reforming Medicaid-Funded Graduate Medical Education
January 23, 2017
Presentation at GMEI Summit, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Authors: Erin P. Fraher, PhD, MPP; Julie Spero, MSPH; Tom Bacon, DrPH
Presentation Overview:
- There is a high level of interest, but limited implementation at the state level for GME reform
- Most states are seeking new funds, not redistributing existing funds
- Oversight bodies play critical role in educating legislature and navigating competing interests
- There have been loud calls for increased accountability/transparency
- Critical need exists for better data and metrics to measure workforce outcomes
- Though findings were not surprising, the study gives voice to critical enables/barriers to state GME reform
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