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
Meagan Sabatino, PhD, MSL, Senior Director
Meagan brings 15+ years of experience in Medicaid policy, population health research, and program evaluation, with specialized expertise in 1115 Medicaid waiver evaluations and healthcare delivery reform. She delivers actionable, decision-ready insights on access, utilization, costs, and outcomes to guide policy decisions and strengthen healthcare programs.
What motivates me most is knowing that research can lead to real change. It's incredibly rewarding to see data and insights move beyond a report and help shape programs, policies, and services that make life better for the people they serve.