Managed Care
ACAP CEO Defends Medicaid Program Following Senate Budget Committee Hearing
Margaret A. Murray, CEO of the Association for Community Affiliated Plans, issued a statement on August 4, 2026, following a Senate Budget Committee hearing titled "Medicaid: The Reality." Murray defended Medicaid as a pillar of the U.S. health care system. The statement responds to congressional scrutiny of the Medicaid program. The timing suggests potential legislative attention to Medicaid financing or structure, with implications for managed care organizations and safety-net plans represented by ACAP.
Why it mattersCongressional hearings on Medicaid often precede legislative proposals affecting managed care financing, eligibility, or program structure — ACAP's public defense signals industry concern about potential federal policy changes.