Medicaid is a government program that pays for the healthcare of low-income Americans. In this course, we discuss how the federal government, individual states, and private systems interact to fund, regulate, and deliver healthcare under this system. We establish a basic history and structure under the law, and give a general overview of funding, trends, similarities and differences between states, and some states' attempts to integrate social determinants of health into healthcare. It ends with a more detailed look at the Arizona Healthcare Cost Containment System as an example of one state Medicaid program.
We start at the most basic level, but build upon it to provide a solid overview of the most important aspects of Medicaid policy. This course should be accessible and relevant to anyone new to Medicaid, regardless of whether you have no prior exposure to policy or are a lawyer or seasoned policy analyst.
Our target audience includes: policy advisors, lawyers, advocates, legislators, employees of Medicaid agencies, employees of nonprofits and MCOs, and students.
Status: Healthcare Industry Knowledge
Healthcare Industry Knowledge
Status: Health Care Procedure and Regulation
Health Care Procedure and Regulation
Course·6 hours
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KS
5.0·Reviewed Jun 10, 2024
Excellent course on Medicaid and topics were covered in detailed enough with examples. This really helps participant to understand the history and basics of medicaid.
MT
5.0·Reviewed Apr 20, 2025
The may be from 2022 but it relevant even today! A bit dry in some parts, but it is engaging, clear, and informative. Recommended for anyone wanting to understand the structure of medicaid.
DK
5.0·Reviewed Apr 29, 2024
Great overview of Medicaid with focus on history and key concepts!
TS
5.0·Reviewed Oct 3, 2024
Great course! The instructors were thorough especially on the more complex modules. This course has been helpful, definitely added to my knowledge in Medicaid managed care.
AZ
5.0·Reviewed Jul 19, 2024
This was very interesting and informative. Well done!!!!!!!!!!!
AR
5.0·Reviewed Sep 27, 2023
Great thoughtful repartee as well as good illustrations and explanations . I learned a lot of applicable information. THanks!
MS
5.0·Reviewed Nov 20, 2025
As a physician, I found this helpful to better understand funding for medicaid and how I might be able to get better involved in health policy to improve access to care for my patients.
RM
5.0·Reviewed May 15, 2024
Excellent introduction to the complexities of Medicaid. Informative, engaging, and entertaining!
RA
5.0·Reviewed Sep 8, 2024
Excellent material and clearly explained. I learned a lot. Thanks.
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Vera Woodard
5.0
·Reviewed Nov 3, 2023
I thought the course was very interesting, a better understanding of the Arizona healthcare system since I reside in Arizona. I didn't know the Native American are set up under a different system in some way. I understand it because the reservations are so far away. A fee for service would be the best option if a provider is not close to the family.
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Sarah Goonting
5.0
·Reviewed Oct 23, 2025
Wow! What a great introduction to Medicaid and policy. It was structured so it was easy to understand and for the audience to grasp the complex concepts. The instructors were very engaging and I enjoyed the conversational style of the course. They really broke it down so it was not boring and that you could walk away with knowledge on the subject.
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Megan Thompson
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 20, 2025
The may be from 2022 but it relevant even today! A bit dry in some parts, but it is engaging, clear, and informative. Recommended for anyone wanting to understand the structure of medicaid.
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Micaela Stevenson
5.0
·Reviewed Nov 21, 2025
As a physician, I found this helpful to better understand funding for medicaid and how I might be able to get better involved in health policy to improve access to care for my patients.
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Tausi Suedi
5.0
·Reviewed Oct 3, 2024
Great course! The instructors were thorough especially on the more complex modules. This course has been helpful, definitely added to my knowledge in Medicaid managed care.
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Kumar Sachidanand
5.0
·Reviewed Jun 11, 2024
Excellent course on Medicaid and topics were covered in detailed enough with examples. This really helps participant to understand the history and basics of medicaid.
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Annabella Roig
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 28, 2023
Great thoughtful repartee as well as good illustrations and explanations . I learned a lot of applicable information. THanks!
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Ross Martin
5.0
·Reviewed May 16, 2024
Excellent introduction to the complexities of Medicaid. Informative, engaging, and entertaining!
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Robert Abe
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 9, 2024
Excellent material and clearly explained. I learned a lot. Thanks.
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Daisy Kersemakers
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 30, 2024
Great overview of Medicaid with focus on history and key concepts!
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Anita Zeiler
5.0
·Reviewed Jul 19, 2024
This was very interesting and informative. Well done!!!!!!!!!!!
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Elizabeth Swanger
5.0
·Reviewed Dec 27, 2024
the instructions made the subject interesting
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Gatheia Clay
5.0
·Reviewed Dec 21, 2024
Very nice class
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bhagat aulakh
5.0
·Reviewed Nov 24, 2025
great!
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Muhammad Ali Hamid
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 28, 2025
good
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Ashwini Kishorrao Kale
5.0
·Reviewed Oct 11, 2024
Good
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ana mercado
4.0
·Reviewed Jun 18, 2025
I did not get a certificate
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Mindie Loebach
3.0
·Reviewed Feb 27, 2026
Interesting. Good information to have as a refresher on Medicaid or an introduction.
