We delivered evidence‑based validation that Medicaid reform lowers costs and improves care, documenting more than $500 million in savings, better health outcomes, and sustained near‑universal coverage today.
Waiver Evaluation
Turning Medicaid waiver results into evidence through independent, rigorous evaluations that guide meaningful policy improvements
States depend on independent evaluations aligned with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to show the value and impact of their Medicaid waivers. Our evaluators bring academic-level rigor to high-profile Medicaid evaluations, like 1115 Demonstrations, with access to UMass Chan Medical School faculty, researchers, and clinicians.
Our Areas of Focus
Medicaid Waiver Monitoring & Evaluation
Development and execution of thorough CMS-ready evaluation designs to measure and inform waiver impact on access, quality, outcomes, and costs
Medicaid Waiver Technical Assistance
Practical tools, dashboards, and visualizations to enhance evaluation design, strengthen system performance, and improve information sharing
Our Work in Action
Expert Profile
Elaine Wang, PhD, Executive Director
Associate Professor of Population & Quantitative Health Sciences,
UMass Chan Medical School
Elaine brings 25+ years of mixed‑methods research and analytics experience, leading teams of evaluators and statisticians on 1115 Medicaid waiver evaluations. She delivers rigorous, decision‑ready insight on coverage, access, delivery reform, and long‑term sustainability.
We care deeply about the people these programs serve. Our team works closely with clients to understand population needs and program goals, bringing rigor and real‑world experience to every evaluation. The result is trusted findings that keep access, outcomes, and cost stewardship front and center.