Design and implement rigorous evaluations of Medicaid policies and programs, including quasi-experimental and experimental approaches

Provide guidance on policy design to enable high-quality evaluation from the outset

Conduct tailored analyses using state Medicaid data or national data to inform program design, implementation, and oversight

Develop state-specific reports benchmarking performance, access, and spending

Use federal Medicaid claims data (TAF) to benchmark states against national trends and peer states

Identify variation in spending, utilization, and outcomes to inform policy decisions

Synthesize existing research into clear, actionable insights for policymakers

Translate evidence into policy briefs, memos, and implementation guidance